Competitive Rates

[Matthew Todd]

I am hoping to take my exams before they vote to double the enrollment fees, but I don't know if I'll make it.
   
  What do ya'll think about that, by the way?

Paul T Williams <pwilliams4 at unlnotes.unl.edu> wrote:
  
Matthew, 
Where are you? 

I used to go over my rates every couple of years, however, my first few years started out very cheap as I was inexperienced.  As I reached RPT, my rates caught up to what most of the other RPT's charged in my area.  Being a "green" RPT (still fresh meat) I wasn't charging nearly what the well seasoned concert tech's charged, but now that I'm much more seasoned, my rates are getting up there.  I don't do much outside university tunings any more, though. 

Yes, I got shoppers all the time who obviously were looking for the cheap way out.  I could tell right away, so gave a simple amount and they would say thanks and I'd never hear from them again. (except when I was green). 

Good for you for aspiring toward being an RPT. I wish more of our associates here would be so bold!  Find a local mentor to help speed you along! 

Paul 




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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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