A couple of things here, for the 2 cents they are worth ... When you hear "for my child to take lessons on ..." find out how long they have been studying piano, what kind of music they play or plan to play (pop tunes or Stravinsky). Written evidence does not necessarily mean an entire formal report. Some notes about the piano scratched onto a 2-part form (many styles available from Office Max or Staples) has served me well. Notes can include recommendations for future service, future repairs, whatever, so those points you talked about are in writing. The customer gets one copy, you keep the other. If the customer wants a formal report, add an hour or so to the evaluation charges to make it worth your while to do that report. Z! Reinhardt RPT Ann Arbor MI diskladame@provide.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 7:31 AM Subject: Pre-Purchase Inspection Liability <<>> My client bought a 1920 George Steck 5' 6" grand in 1998 for $2500. <<>> Then she told me that her daughter has been taking lessons for ten years, is very serious about the piano, and will likely continue for years to come! <<>> It seems to me that a written report would be required to minimize such situations from arising. I hate written reports. I would have to up my inspection fee. How do you'all address this potential danger? Terry Farrell Piano Tuning & Service Tampa, Florida mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
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