Choosing the pianos

[Clyde Hollinger]

Jon,

I have myself painted into a corner on that one.  Most of them are used to me
calling every year because I gave my word that I would, so I feel the need to
inform them if there is going to be a change, and why.  However, if I see a
first-time junker and never arrange to make callbacks when I leave the house,
then I feel no obligation to do so, even once.

Regards,
Clyde

Jon Page wrote:

> At 07:34 AM 4/13/2002 -0400, you wrote:
> >In subtle ways, though, I am working at eliminating a few of these
> >pianos.  Rather than trying to call when someone is at home, I
> >leave a message that the tuning is due and it becomes their initiative to
> >get back to me.  If they are home and answer the phone,
> >I ask if they want the piano tuned, rather than when to schedule the
> >tuning.  That seems like a small difference, but I think it
> >is a significant one.
>
> Even more subtle, don't call them at all.  If you don't want to tune these
> beaters, don't chase them.
> If and when they want it tuned they'll call, if they remember your
> name.  if you're lucky, they won't.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Page,   piano technician
> Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass.
> mailto:jonpage@attbi.com
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