[pianotech] History

[Gerald Groot]

When I first started out, as some of you know, I also worked for local
dealerships.  Peterson Pianos was one of them.  I was a learning tech back
then too so I was a piano mover and whatever else they wanted me to do.
Basically, a peon, sort of like now.  <G> We had to make many repo's over
the years.  Some Baldwin's some Yamaha's and some Universal Player Pianos
which none us liked anyway.  Not to mention they weighed a lot.  I do not
recall anyone having a cow over us coming to repo their piano although, the
owner, Jerry Peterson always came along with us.  Jerry was always kind
about it.  In these cases, he had always made prior arrangements with them
for the pickup.  Upon our arrival, we were always as pleasant as possible
which I think they respected in light of what was taking place in their
lives.  They were losing their 'baby.'  

 

I recall some other instances too where Jerry could not make contact at all
with some people.  Either they would not answer their phones or, they would
hang up.  In those cases, we would load up the truck, drive right over there
knowing they were home, usually surprising them, knock on the door and then
show our legal document saying we had the right to remove the piano.  They
always let us in.  We would hook up and go as quickly as possible.  These
people were not always so nice and agreeable.  We always were though.  

 

 

Jer

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of CHARLES BECKER
Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 2:26 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] History

 

I wonder what it was like to be the piano repo man .   It would be difficult
to be stealthy I'm sure.

Actually in this economy there probably are still some out there.  Any repo
stories?

----- Original Message ----- 

From: David Love <mailto:davidlovepianos at comcast.net>  

To: pianotech at ptg.org 

Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 1:55 PM

Subject: Re: [pianotech] History

 

Can you believe the outrageous interest they were charging in those days!

 

David Love

www.davidlovepianos.com

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of CHARLES BECKER
Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 9:27 AM
To: PTG
Subject: [pianotech] History

 

I found all the original paperwork in a 1927 Chickering Model  F grand
piano.  I thought some of you might be interested.

 

The transaction was in Boston.  The Chickering sold for $1375.  There was a
trade-in of  two uprights.  1895 Ivers and Pond and an 1895 Burton player(
Henry F. Miller)  the trade-in amount was $375.  $ 100 down no interest for
60 days then 6% interest per annum.

 

There is a release for the uprights as well as a hand-written warranty.  I
like finding this stuff.

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