[pianotech] Selling your tools

[Rob & Helen Goodale]

Dude, I think you are making a BIG mistake selling your tools.

I know school is expensive but so is the long-term prospect of being a 
student.  There are some good stories out there of students making ends meet 
by tuning pianos on the side.  In my own personal experience I spent a lot 
of time working a part-time job at Wal-Mart in order to help pay for my 
student expenses.  If I had been tuning instead I could have made in two 
tunings what I was making working for Sam in a week.  I could have made 
equal or more money in a tenth of the time.  In the long term you will make 
much more doing a couple weekend tunings.  Most students could only dream of 
an option like that.  You have a marketable skill and your tools are already 
are paid for.  Do yourself a favor and hold on to them, it's something that 
will help you make an extra income the rest of your life even if you choose 
to go into another profession.

Rob Goodale, RPT
Las Vegas, NV


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> Hi all.  It's been a long time since I've been on the Pianotech list
> and I miss reading your posts.  In the Fall, I'll be leaving the
> tuning business and going back to school.  To help pay for tuition,
> I'm selling my tools which are all in excellent condition.  Please e-
> mail me directly if you'd like a list of what is for sale.
>
> Best wishes to all of you!
>
> Michelle Smith
> michelle at smithpianoservice.com