Competitive Rates

[Michael Magness]

On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 11:52 AM, Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at att.net>
wrote:

> 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
>

My response to those looking for cheaper work is to give the name of one of
the local tooners that I know charges less, when they ask if his work is
good I tell them I'd rather not comment on that but I know he's cheaper.
Mkes 'em think, some book with me, others hang up.

I'm not sure if I would have had the cojones to charge more than the
experienced guys in my area PTG or not, IMHO.

Mike

-- 
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch
excellence.
Vince Lombardi

Michael Magness
Magness Piano Service
608-786-4404
www.IFixPianos.com
email mike at ifixpianos.com
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