On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 11:00 AM, David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> wrote: > They are selling the gold at a higher price than they paid for it... > > David Ilvedson, RPT > Pacifica, CA 94044 > > ------------------------------ > Original message > From: Kerry > To: pianotuner at embarqmail.com, "Pianotech List" > Received: 3/18/2008 7:09:57 AM > Subject: RE: 2 Rude Questions > > Re: Rude Q2 > > The same goes for the folks who are selling their secret method for > getting rich. > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Alan Barnard [mailto:pianotuner at embarqmail.com] > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 18, 2008 12:26 AM > *To:* pianotech at ptg.org > *Subject:* 2 Rude Questions > > > > The first rude question is related to our business, or any business > actually: Today I mailed out some of the tools I recently sold on the list. > The postal clerk wanted to know if I want to buy insurance. Question: Since > I am paying them to safely convey said packages, why the heck should I have > to pay more in case THEY lose them or break them? Maybe we should start > charging our customers an extra amount to cover any possible callbacks we > get because we left a mute in the action, or forgot to replace a pedal rod, > or something, hm? A little screw-up insurance for OUR trade. > > > > Second impertinent question: I keep hearing ads from companies > companies selling gold ... you know, "Now is the time to buy", "Gold is a > great investment", etc. My question is, if gold is such a great thing to buy > and hold, why are these people so anxious to sell it? Seems like a fair > question, to me. > > > > Alan Barnard > Salem, MO > It's kind of like flight insurance and we all know how valuable that is!!! <grin> -- The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution. - Bertrand Russell Michael Magness Magness Piano Service 608-786-4404 www.IFixPianos.com email mike at ifixpianos.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20080318/375a6991/attachment.html
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