the economy/starting out

[Gregor _]

Bruce,

yes, I see the advantages, too. And I have delivered quite a few pianos even up into the fifth floor, so I know the techniques. But I decided not to deliver anymore. This is my financial relation: I charge 80.- Euro for a tuning and my mover charges me 100.- Euro for a transport plus 25.- Euro per floor. He moves only pianos, noting else, so he is an expert. He even offers a disassembly and reassembly service which I draw on instead of doing it by myself (for practical reasons, e.g. a transport 50 Km away). 

Transporting by myself costs money too and much time and organizing. So I voted for outsourcing. But that´s a decision every tech has to make for himself. As mentioned, I don´t want to ruin my back as I plan to do this profession for the next 25 years or so.

Gregor






> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:02:30 +0800
> Subject: RE: the economy/starting out
> From: justpianos at our.net.au
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> 
> Gregor _
> >
> > I would hire a professional mover for transporting pianos. Don´t ruin your
> > back. We are overqualified for that. Of course that raises the prices for
> > our pianos or repairs, but it´s worth the money.
> 
> I respectfully disagree. Just my 2 (aussie) cents worth, which is now
> worth 40% less due to ecomonic downturn.
> If you are fit and well there is no reason not to transport pianos
> yourself, I've done it since day 1 of starting my piano training, and it
> is all in the technique. My mentor did it into his seventies.
> 
> Advantages- 1. You can take the piano immediately on approval of repair
> quote, saving returning for second trip/appointment.
> 2. Transport payment comes to you, not a second party.(Big bonus).
> 3. Transport on repair quote can be reduced considerably, as there is no
> extra travel involved.
> 4. By delivering the completed repair job, you are there for set-up,
> checking and tuning, thus saving an additional appointment time.
> 5. You should probably already have insurance which will cover this.
> 6. Professional transport may not be available.
> 
> Disadvantages- 1. Can't manage awkward areas, second storey delivery or
> many stairs.
> 2. Additional equipment required, albiet a small amount.
> 3. Grands are a little more difficult than Uprights, but again technique
> is everything.
> 
> I'm sure these techniques would have been discussed previously, but maybe
> it's time for an update, including improved equipment.
> Bruce Browning
> The Piano Tuner.
> 
> 
> 

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