Let's change the subject line. Many of us got into this business unaware that piano service required much more than tuning. Sucessful field service technicians embrace repairs, regulation, and voicing, whether work is done in the client's home, or in a small 'shop'. Rebuilding is another kettle of fish which deals not only with your own attitude about this kind of work, but also market forces that will affect your success or failure. If no one in your area is set up to replace a pinblock, you're prospects are pretty good. If there are a dozen experienced rebuilders within a twenty mile radius and you're an efficient tuner, stick to field service. Someone said there is no money in buying, repairing, and selling pianos. I used to do a couple every year and found it to be profitable as well as educational. The goal is to reach full employment as soon as possible. If you can specialize later into areas that are more enjoyable and/or more profitable, then do so. Carl
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