Stability of pitch raises (Ron's Question)

[Farrell]

3. In the first years of my career, it bothered me that I was charging the
same price for a conscientious, regular client, as the smuck that only tunes
his Pianer once every 10 years, wether it needs it or not. IMHO, the "smuck"
should pay more!

...............because it takes longer to tame the lousy rascal!!!

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2001 3:05 PM
Subject: Stability of pitch raises (Ron's Question)


> Ron,
> To directly give you my answer, of why I charge for pitch raises: 1. My
ETD
> cost big bucks. It makes it easier to do the dreaded job of pitchraising
and
> makes me a much less grumpy person. (No more yelling at the kids, kicking
> the dog, etc.) <that's intended as a joke folks, so no comments about the
> dog. ok?)
> 2. It costs big bucks to attend the conventions and keep on the leading
edge
> of our industry. I should reap these benefits, directly, even though my
> customers also benefit.
> 3. In the first years of my career, it bothered me that I was charging the
> same price for a conscientious, regular client, as the smuck that only
tunes
> his Pianer once every 10 years, wether it needs it or not. IMHO, the
"smuck"
> should pay more!
> regards,
> Joe Garrett
>