This is a store paying. We thought around $ 250.00 would be fair. Our records for last decades show less but willing to up things a bit, Thanks Norbert On 12-03-31 1:34 PM, "Paul Williams" <pwilliams4 at unl.edu> wrote: >And...don't sound too "smart" when you call! They'll catch on that you >might be shopping. I'd ask a friend if I were going to do that. When I >started 21 years ago, my mentor told me on the side what he charged. I >knew I had to charge far less than that. I gave stores great prices and >as my customer base increased, raised prices both to customers as well as >the stores. Pretty soon, only the stores quit using me and grabbed some >"new meat"! Go with something like that. > >Paul > > >On 3/31/12 3:06 PM, "Paul McCloud" <pmc033 at earthlink.net> wrote: > >>I won't give specifics, but I have a question first. Is this going to be >>paid by the customer, or the store where they bought it from? I usually >>give a store a courtesy discount on my rate, but it's up to you. >> >>To get a feel for prices, just pretend you're a customer and call a few >>techs. Look in Craigslist. That's where most of the newbie techs >>advertise, and have the lowest prices. Then call the RPT's in the phone >>book, and ask them anonymously. Or have a neighbor or friend do it for >>you. You'll get a feel for the local rates. >> >>You need to find your hourly rate, based upon your lifestyle, expenses, >>etc. Figure how much you need per month, and then find an hourly rate >>that will get you what you need. If you're only part time, divide by an >>appropriate number of hours in a month. Figure an hour and a half for >>tuning, and that's your price for tuning. Guestimate the time for >>touchup regulation, multiply it by your hourly rate, and now you have the >>total price. >> >>If you're working for a store, you can discount your rate as a business >>courtesy if you like, and hopefully you can end up with a new client in >>your database. >> >>Hope that helps. >>Paul McCloud >>San Diego >> >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Heritage Pianos" <excelpianos at telus.net> >>To: pianotech at ptg.org >>Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 11:15:17 AM >>Subject: [pianotech] estimated fees >> >> >>Hi there: >> >> >>Wondering if we could get estimate for average PTG charges >>involving one tuning and touch up regulation in customer's home after >>piano being delivered. >> >> >>This concerning a new grand delivered to customer in fully prepped >>condition before. >> >> >>We have for many years given this type after service to PTG members >>appreciating >>what a fair fee for this type work would be suggested or considered. >> >> >>Thank you very much >> >> >>Norbert Marten >>Heritage Pianos Ltd >> > >
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