Me thinks that the issue is that most techs (as well as mechanics, computer repair, plumbers, etc) build in a profit margin on parts and if the general public knows the ACTUAL cost, they might raise a stink about it. Although when I get my car fixed, I just grumble and pay the bill. pw "David Love" <davidlovepianos at comcast.net> Sent by: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org 02/12/2008 08:41 AM Please respond to Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org> To "'Pianotech List'" <pianotech at ptg.org> cc Subject RE: Steinway parts FYI from the Steinway parts dpt. Hi David Here in the factory we do not sell to retail customers. We require proof of relation to the piano trade before any prices are quoted or a price list is sent. Therefore, you can consider our prices to technicians "wholesale", even though we do not have a retail price list. Regards, Parts Department -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20080212/08334245/attachment.html
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