Thanks everyone, I am looking to take my PTG exams soonish- (still working on perfecting the temperament!) I am working/apprenticing 4 days week as an assistant technician at the local Conservatory of music. It is an incredible experience- with tons of pianos to tune and work on I agree with the quality- I wouldn't sell a tuning job if I am not confident about it- so why would I charge a lot less... It is very interesting to me that there is pretty much a consensus that clients wanting cheap prices- are not loyal, nor interested in quality work- great advice- thanks again Zoe -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Stocker Sent: October 10, 2010 2:01 PM To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] rates for new techician Zoe, I think it is common practice for new techs to charge less, but not smart practice. You might even get a tuning or two more in the first year if you do. You will not get enough extra customers to make up for charging less. I think you want to feel confident you can accomplish a solid tuning before you sell one. In the most basic sense, that is what you are selling. If it takes you longer, so be it. Sell quality, charge what you have to charge in order to deliver it. David Stocker, RPT Tumwater, WA -------------------------------------------------- From: "Zoe Sandell" <yiddishtangofever at shaw.ca> Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 12:16 To: <pianotech at ptg.org> Subject: [pianotech] rates for new techician > Hello > > I am wondering if it is general practice for a technician starting out > (like > myself) to charge slightly less because I do not have the same years of > experience. > > Ideas? > > Thanks > Zoe > >
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