[pianotech] Commissions

[Al Guecia/AlliedPianoCraft]

It all depends on what the sale it worth to you. I generally give about 5%.

Al G



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From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell at ameritech.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:26 PM
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: [pianotech] Commissions

> Greetings list members,
>
> I need some advise. I am selling a piano to a new customer which an
> employee (who also happens to give piano lessons on the side) has referred
> to me. What should his commission be? The employee referred this new
> customer through his piano lessons with her. She originally had the idea 
> of
> only spending about $2,000 and this employee says that he talked up the 
> new
> Walters that I carry. It seemed to me that I had her leaning toward the
> Walter from her very first visit not necessarily after he talked her up on
> them. I want to be fair to all concerned . including me. Any thoughts? Is
> there a standard commission rate that I should be aware of? Are there 2
> different rates for a full fledged salesperson or someone who simply 
> refers
> another? Your thoughts, experiences will be much appreciated!
>
>
>
>
> Greg Newell
> Greg's Piano Forté
> www.gregspianoforte.com
> 216-226-3791 (office)
> 216-470-8634 (mobile)
>
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