bass string markup

[Tom Sivak]

John, I'm with you.  I just can't do much markup on replacement strings.  WIth installation labor costs, it's already expensive for the client.  I mark them up a couple of bucks and charge for my labor.  
   
  I feel that 'retail standards', such as a 100% markup, are not appropriate when there is no store front with rent costs to be covered.  JMHO.
   
  Tom Sivak
  Chicago

Farrell <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
  100% markup is a retail standard. Some, including me, lower that up to 50% 
for big-ticket items (>$100).

Ever have a retail store owner frown with guilt when you made a purchase? 
You shouldn't either.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
>I have to replace three wound bichords in a clients piano. I have ordered 
>them and they arrived today. I'm just wondering what the usual markup for 
>individual strings might be if any. While I'm on the subject, I have 
>always felt uneasy about markup on parts never quite knowing how much is 
>the norm. By the time it gets to me with shipping and various taxes, the 
>parts seem rather expensive and I feel guilty about marking it up further. 
>I would apreciate any thoughts on this matter.
>
> John Pengelly 



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