[pianotech] Selling your tools

[James Grebe]

That advice is very good.
James
James Grebe
Piano Tuner-Technician
Creator of Custom Caster Cups
Creator of fine Writing Instruments
www.grebepiano.com
1526 Raspberry Lane
Arnold, MO 63010
(314) 608-4137
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob & Helen Goodale" <rrg at unlv.nevada.edu>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 12:26 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Selling your tools


> 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
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