Competitive Rates

[Tom Sivak]

I have no costumers whatsoever.  I clothe myself.  
OK, my wife might help me out once in a while...

Tom Sivak
Chicago


--- A E <eve_ane at hotmail.co.uk> wrote:

> 
> Hello Matthew,
>  
> When I started seriving pianos 3 years ago, I
> started out at $85 for tuning 35$ for pitch raise,
> and whats extra is extra, within about  a year my
> costumers asked me why I charge so cheap... Nowadays
> I have 34 costumers, and I charge $100-125 for
> tuning and $65 for pitch raise, and no one
> complains. I have had calls like today asking for a
> cheap deal, I said $100, they said no. Basically I
> my service grows on my costumers words, they simply
> pass on the word for my work  :-)
> Now I'm fully satisfied with my income, as i also
> service a few diferent halls...
>  
> Hope this helps,
> Alicia Evans
> 
> 
> Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 09:52:10 -0700From:
> toddpianoworks at att.netSubject: Competitive RatesTo:
> pianotech at ptg.org
> Hi,
>  
> How often does everyone evaluate their tuning rates,
> and overall fees?  In my area I have found, so far,
> that I am the most expensive.  Not because I charge
> high, but because I feel my services are of a higher
> quality, and my clients are paying for a skilled
> trade, if you will.  I am the only PTG member in
> this area working toward RPT status, by the way.
>  
> Have any of you had a lot of calls where they are
> only looking for the cheapest deal?
>  
> Just to remind you, I relocated to this area six
> months ago, and began building a full time business
> here in March.  Yes there are several other
> extablished tuners in the area, some are good, some
> we won't mention...but I feel if I get out there and
> do quality service, and great customer skills, I
> shouldn't have a problem building a very reputable
> business.
>  
> How many years did it take all of you to begin your
> business to when you began full time?
>  
> Thanks in advance,
> Matthew
>
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