Not home

[Pianotech]

I live in Las Vegas and even here people seem to be trusting to some extent.
They leave me by myself in Million dollar homes. I even said I was supprised
they would leave. Their comment was I didn't look like a threat. I'm glad
because I believe in integrity.

Alan Meyer
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clyde Hollinger" <cedel@supernet.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 4:38 AM
Subject: Not home


> Tommy and list,
>
> We discussed this some time ago.  I think there must be a big difference
in what
> is considered okay in different areas of the country.  Some of you will
think I
> am crazy for going into a home when no one is there.  But it's fairly
common
> around here for people to just not lock the house that day if they know
the
> plumber, electrician, piano technician, etc. is going to be showing up.
>
> However, I do take the precaution of ringing the doorbell and calling out
"piano
> tuner is here!" even if I'm told no one will be home.  Sometimes they've
had a
> change of plans and someone is home after all.  It's unnerving for me, and
> possibly for them as well, to walk in unannounced when someone is home.
>
> That's for repeat calls.  For first-time calls I inform them that I really
prefer
> they be present, so I can show them why extra work might be necessary, if
it is.
> At the very least they must be available by phone.  But I make an
exception to
> even that now and then, as long as we have a very clear understanding in
> advance.  (Now please don't go into heart failure, anyone!  <G>  )
>
> Regards,
> Clyde
>
> Bigeartb@AOL.COM wrote:
>
> > Michael:
> >      I never, never, ever enter a house unless the client is home. I
will not
> > place myself in a position to be suspect for robbery or damage to the
clients
> > property.
>