On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 11:52 AM, Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at att.net> wrote: > Hi, > > How often does everyone evaluate their tuning rates, and overall fees? In > my area I have found, so far, that I am the most expensive. Not because I > charge high, but because I feel my services are of a higher quality, and my > clients are paying for a skilled trade, if you will. I am the only PTG > member in this area working toward RPT status, by the way. > > Have any of you had a lot of calls where they are only looking for the > cheapest deal? > > Just to remind you, I relocated to this area six months ago, and began > building a full time business here in March. Yes there are several other > extablished tuners in the area, some are good, some we won't mention...but I > feel if I get out there and do quality service, and great customer skills, I > shouldn't have a problem building a very reputable business. > > How many years did it take all of you to begin your business to when you > began full time? > > Thanks in advance, > Matthew > My response to those looking for cheaper work is to give the name of one of the local tooners that I know charges less, when they ask if his work is good I tell them I'd rather not comment on that but I know he's cheaper. Mkes 'em think, some book with me, others hang up. I'm not sure if I would have had the cojones to charge more than the experienced guys in my area PTG or not, IMHO. Mike -- Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. Vince Lombardi Michael Magness Magness Piano Service 608-786-4404 www.IFixPianos.com email mike at ifixpianos.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20080604/0d34e40f/attachment.html
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