What would YOU do?

[David ilvedson]

I think that slowly but surely the name PTG is getting into the 
public's mind along with RPT.  PTG has been in the promotion 
business for quite awhile since Fern Henry's presidency and I 
for one am glad to see it.  I get many calls asking if I'm an 
RPT or in the Guild.  Of course my ad in the Yellow Pages, which 
by the way easily pays for itself, promotes my membership with 
the official logo and my answering machine says I am a 
Registered Piano Technician. 

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA

> > Statements like this one really puzzle me. Maybe its because the guild has
> > more of a presence in some areas than others, but in fifteen years of full
> > time tuning for everyone from private residences, to universities, to the
> > opera, to large concerts, never once has anyone EVER asked me if I was a
> > member of the guild, let alone an RPT.
> 
> Most of us mention PTG and/or RPT in all ads, forms, cards, etc.  They
> don't have to ask; they will probably assume you're not if it's not
> mentioned.  Some RPTs promote PTG almost as much as themselves so that
> if the client leaves the area or looks for another technician for any
> reason, they are much more likely to request an RPT.   
> 
> I've noticed an increase in inquiries about my RPT status in recent
> years.  I'm not sure why.
> 
> Carl
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