bass string markup

[Avery]

What about coming back 1-2 times at least to retune the new string?

Avery Todd

At 07:28 AM 1/23/2007, you wrote:
>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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