[pianotech] Time Clock?

[Michael Magness]

On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Al Guecia/AlliedPianoCraft <
AlliedPianoCraft at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I do have a set rate schedule for all work on customer pianos which they
> know in advance, but when I do work for dealers etc, where it isn't a full
> regulating or other full process, I charge then by time. That is when I use
> the stop watch.
>
> You can't tell a customer "Let me see how long it take me, then I'll let
> you know the cost of the job!"
>
> Al
>
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Tom Sivak" <tvaktvak at sbcglobal.net>
> Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 9:09 PM
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Time Clock?
>
>
> Boy, I'm with you!  I wouldn't want to be ruled by a bunch of stopwatches.
>>
>> I bet if they did a study of piano technicians who worked in a shop with
>> stopwatches on every piano vs. piano technicians who "don't need no stinking
>> time clock", they'd find the Stopwatch Technicians had a higher incident of
>> strokes, heart attacks, etc.
>>
>> I have to admit that I rarely work on more than one piano at a time, so
>> it's not an issue for me, but just the thought of stopwatches all over the
>> shop gives me hives.
>>
>> Tom Sivak
>> Chicago
>> --- On Fri, 2/6/09, Piano Boutique <pianoboutique at comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> Time clock, I don't need no stinking time clock.  Just spread your
>>> wings and fly.  I am not that critical, go with the flow.
>>>
>>> William
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> PIANO BOUTIQUE
>>> William Benjamin
>>> Piano Tuner, Extraordinaire
>>> The tuner alone,
>>> Preserves the tone.
>>> Piano Technicians Guild
>>> Registered Piano Technician
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
I must govern the clock, not be governed by it.
*Golda Meir* <http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/g/golda_meir.html>


I estimate the time and parts, giving the customer an approximate price
and making them aware that it does not include any unforeseen circumstances
that may arise.
When I'm in the shop I keep track of how long I've been on the repair/job in
question and if something arises that will substantially change the amount I
originally quoted. I stop and consult the customer before proceeding.

This is not a common thing, it doesn't happen often I do believe in covering
my tail, however. In other words, I never say never!
(grin)

Mike



-- 
I intend to live forever. So far, so good.
Steven Wright


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