tech or dealer?

[Carlos Ralon]

Rob Goodale knows from what he speaks.  I had 3 retail full line stores for 
over 30 years, while also being an RPT. As a  PTG and MAMM member I 
sometimes could develop an ethics question when I sold a piano that was 
below standard.  But I did try hard to get the client to buy the best they 
could afford.  Over the years we sold many brands including Yamaha, Sohmer, 
Walter, and Kimball.  I think one thing a PTG technician who is a dealer 
must do, that a big store may not be able to do. That is to prep every piano 
sold the best it can be befor it leaves your store.  This goes for the low 
end pianos as well.   For this very reason you may find that the small 
RPT/retailer may be less profitable than the big guys.
I am no longer a retailer but I now wake up each morning with no stress, 
worrying about sales, employees, or retail store expense.  And I will 
celebrate this year my 50th year as a guild RPT.   But, if sales floats your 
boat, do go for it.  I've got my boat. It's a Liberty Ship.
Carlos K. Ralon, RPT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Goodale" <rrg at unlv.nevada.edu>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 1:03 PM
Subject: Re: tech or dealer?