[CAUT] loan programs

[James Schmitt]

hummmmmm-  Good question.  Anyone know?
James Schmitt
On Apr 2, 2010, at 6:42 AM, Jim Busby wrote:

> James,
>
> Our local S&S dealer also sells Story and Clark, and has placed two  
> of them in the “All Steinway” school – Snow College, where I also  
> tune. I wonder if, since the new Samick thingee with Steinway, if  
> Steinway dealers will now open up to “All Steinway” mixed with  
> Samick? The world may change…
>
> Best,
> Jim
>
> From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf  
> Of James Schmitt
> Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 5:06 PM
> To: caut at ptg.org
> Subject: Re: [CAUT] loan programs
>
> Jim-  When I work with a single piano store anything can be worked  
> out that is needed.  For our program, Pianos can't move by contract  
> while other pianos with proper wheels can.  It is what ever you both  
> can work out.
> James Schmitt- Marylhurst.U
> On Apr 1, 2010, at 1:56 PM, Jim Busby wrote:
>
>
> All,
>
> This is one instance where old posts/info might not be helpful and  
> we should probably see what current programs exist. My experience  
> from 10 years ago wasn’t positive, mainly because they kept moving  
> inventory around; i.e. as soon as I would prep and stabilize a piano  
> they would sell it, then give me a new, green one as a replacement.
>
> What is available nowadays? If Mark doesn’t know, (and he is usually  
> on top of the game) do any of the rest of you? I’m just askin’.
>
> Jim Busby BYU and Snow College
>
>
> From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf  
> Of Mark Cramer
> Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 1:00 PM
> To: caut at ptg.org
> Subject: Re: [CAUT] loan programs
>
> Hi James,
>
> these terms sound identical to those offered by (the) two major  
> manufacturers offering loaner programs in past. The program we were  
> involved with was beneficial overall, while others have found their  
> experience less so.
>
> Nonetheless, I'm not sure either of these two companies still offer  
> the loan program, as a result of recent economics. Unfortunate, if  
> so, as IMHO there is still a need, and with it plenty of  
> "opportunities," as you mention.
>
> best regards,
> Mark Cramer, RPT
> Brandon University
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