2 questions

[Delwin D Fandrich]

Wimblees@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 97-11-13 09:43:08 EST, Chris Olson writes
>
> >Hi,
> >
> >I have two different questions for you folks -
> >
> >1.  How does one figure storage fees for pianos left in your shop for a
> >long time?
> >Ok, so how do I go about figuring the storage fee, I've never charged
> >anyone for that before.
>
> If you want to do it accurately, figure out the square footage of you shop,
> and what percentage the piano is taking up. If you are paying for the shop
> space, figure the percentage of the cost that the piano is using, but be sure
> to include the cost of taxes, insurance, electricty, etc. If this is too hard
> to do, just charge $1 per day, or more if you think you can get it.
>
> Regarding the outdoor festival, this is one time I would suggest an
> electronic instrument, one that can be moved easily.
>
> Willem Blees
> St. Louis.
>
> PS Good luck with becoming an RPT.

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Or, call your local moving and storage companies and ask them how much they charge to store a piano in a heated and cooled
invironment.

You should charge close to the same amount.

-- ddf