[pianotech] Is this the work of an RPT?

[Mark Schecter]

Frankly, Duane, I think your suggestion to Ed is highly inappropriate. 
Even if your analysis of the economics in your area is correct, that 
does nothing to invalidate the general principle that Ed expressed. And, 
even more frankly, I find it highly ironic that you persist in a 
stubborn and dogmatic disrespect of the very organization that makes it 
possible for you to spout your opinions to a wide audience of people who 
apparently DO find it worthwhile to achieve RPT status. If PTG is so 
worthless, why do you continue to hang around?

Mark Schecter, RPT and proud of it, PTG member since 1978


On 8/31/11 1:53 PM, Duaine Hechler wrote:
> Sorry to say but - Ed - open mouth and insert foot ......
>
> At least in our area, there is NO economic advantage. My mentor and RPT
> of 30+ years is losing business just like the rest of us non-RPT;s
> because of the countries economics and the better issue of persons going
> to electronic keyboards.
>
> Now, chomp down on your foot.
>
> Duaine
>
> On 08/31/2011 08:46 AM, Ed Foote wrote:
>> I think it is to give the RPTs an economic advantage, to encourage the
>> non-rpt to consider the benefits of upgrading. Otherwise, what is the
>> point?
>> Just my guess.
>>
>> Ed Foote RPT
>> http://www.piano-tuners.org/edfoote/index.html
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Bill Frit
>> Hi Ed, (by the way, I've always enjoyed & respected your ideas &
>> comments in this PianoTech venue.)
>> If in fact what you say below is correct (w/ which I wholeheartedly
>> agree), then why does the PTG now only identify RPTs to potential
>> customers, rather than listing both RPTs & Associates, like they used
>> to? (which also included the caveat re: RPT vs Associate)
>> Bill
>> From: Ed Foote <a440a at aol.com <mailto:a440a at aol.com>>
>> To: pianotech at ptg.org <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>
>> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Is this the work of an RPT?
>> Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:32:32 -0400 (EDT)
>>
>> Greetings,
>> The quality of work done is often a reflection of the craftsperson's
>> ethics, rather than their ability. <snip>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Ed Foote RPT
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