[pianotech] estimated fees

[Paul Williams]

There you go talking prices. Be careful!  Just advise from a long time tech.  You could possibly try to talk to some local techs in your area privately, but I really really wouldn't put it out here for all to see.

It really does depend on where you are. Midwest prices are not anything like the east or west coasts, and the bigger the popuations your in, then the prices increase accordingly. New York, LA, Seattle are going to be the highest, lincoln NE is not so high.  Since I'm full time at Univ of Nebraska, the last thing I want to do at the end of the day or on weekends is tune another piano.  So,…I price it like one of the above big cities! Once in awhile, they bite, but usually ask for referrals.  I don't blame them! We have several great techs in the area that will do a great job.


Paul T Williams RPT


From: Heritage Pianos <excelpianos at telus.net<mailto:excelpianos at telus.net>>
Reply-To: <pianotech at ptg.org<mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>>
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:00:17 -0700
To: <pianotech at ptg.org<mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>>
Subject: Re: [pianotech] estimated fees

Sorry you see it this way, we're simply trying to be fair.
Hope not breaking any anti-trust rules, our record of
last years shows around 150-200, we're willing to go to 250.
Thanks all
Norbert

From: Barbara Richmond <piano57 at comcast.net<mailto:piano57 at comcast.net>>
Reply-To: <pianotech at ptg.org<mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>>
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:55:19 +0000 (UTC)
To: <pianotech at ptg.org<mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>>
Subject: Re: [pianotech] estimated fees

It sounds to me like someone has a gripe about what somebody charged for services.

Barbara Richmond, RPT
near Peoria, Illinois

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From: "Norman Cantrell" <normancantrell at sbcglobal.net<mailto:normancantrell at sbcglobal.net>>
To: pianotech at ptg.org<mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 2:39:48 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] estimated fees

Norbert

Tom has already correctly identified the core issue of why we cannot discuss prices.  Basically as a Trade Organization the Anti Trust laws in effect prohibit us from discussion of price as it can be inferred as price setting.

The official PTG Antitrust guidelines can be found on the PTG.org site in the member area under resources.  The link to go there directly is http://www.ptg.org/userfiles/file/PTG_Antitrust_Guide.pdf

I hope this helps.

Regards

Norman Cantrell, PTG Secretary Treasurer

--- On Sat, 3/31/12, Heritage Pianos <excelpianos at telus.net<mailto:excelpianos at telus.net>> wrote:

From: Heritage Pianos <excelpianos at telus.net<mailto:excelpianos at telus.net>>
Subject: [pianotech] estimated fees
To: pianotech at ptg.org<mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>
Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012, 1:15 PM

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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