[pianotech] Fw: no cash flow

[David Ilvedson]

I've think I've figured it out...you sound pretty bitter, maybe just cut your losses and move.   2 hours is too far any kind of work even if paid...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Gene Nelson" <nelsong at intune88.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 5/5/2010 3:50:59 PM
Subject: [pianotech] Fw:  no cash flow




>I have not heard anyone suggest that making the name of the symphony public 
>could be unethical, and I do not believe it would be. The time is not now however.
>After much consideration I have that old bad taste in my mouth.
>I have donated many tunings but they have always been by my choice - not an 
>option to deceit.
>This symphony knew when they wanted my services that they could not pay me and 
>did not have the fortitude to inform me or ask for donated service - who knows, I 
>may have felt generous that day.
>The feeling I get here is that there is something glorious about concert work that 
>should cause me to be bullied into donating a full day to someone who clearly has no 
>regret about taking advantage. If I give in then the next technician will likely be 
>faced with the same thing. The next technician should ask to be paid in advance or 
>at least know what could be on the horizon for them.
>To be honest, I get more satisfaction out of reviving the old upright as opposed to 
>some aspects of concert work and cannot see anything that is so special about it.
>If my reputation gets trashed because I want to be paid for my services then maybe 
>I am in the wrong business.
>These same people have benefactors that are willing to front enough $$$ for one of 
>the most exotic German pianos on the market - will they maintain that one with the 
>same approach? 
>Communication and good will is a two way street.
>Thanks again for all of your thoughts.
>Gene
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Gene Nelson 
>  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
>  Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 11:14 AM
>  Subject: Re: [pianotech] no cash flow


>  This would be good if I was close to the place. As it is a 2+ hour drive, my services 
>were more than a tuning (took up an entire day) and I do not want clients in that 
>area because I am not willing to drive there on a regular basis I cannot see the value 
>in it. I don't care about the income range of those who might read my name on some 
>symphony hand out as none of them will be a client.
>  This is looking more and more like a chartable contribution that I am being forced to 
>give. Maybe I can use it as a tax write off - there is at least some value in that.
>  Gene
>    ----- Original Message ----- 
>    From: Brian Trout 
>    To: pianotech at ptg.org 
>    Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 10:57 AM
>    Subject: Re: [pianotech] no cash flow


>    Since I'm not a regular symphony attendee, I'm not all that familiar with how the 
>playbill is written or what is normally in it.  But if you have the opportunity to put 
>your name in front of a few hundred or even a few thousand people for the price of 
>a tuning, that may be a rather target rich audience for your advertising.  
>     
>    The few times I was sitting, waiting for a concert to begin, I often found myself 
>reading whatever I had available, even if I had almost no interest, simply to occupy 
>my thoughts with something other than nothing.  
>     
>    Might end up being a win/win for both of you.  Saves them money, provides you 
>advertising.  You'd just want to work out ahead of time what work equates with 
>what advertising to make it at least approach equitable in appearance.  
>     
>    Best of luck,
>     
>    Brian
>     

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>    From: alliedpianocraft at hotmail.com
>    To: pianotech at ptg.org
>    Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 12:37:38 -0400
>    Subject: Re: [pianotech] no cash flow


>    Take it out in trade! Get tickets to the symphony or an ad in the playbill in lieu of 
>payment.



>    Al



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