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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>I have a sliding scale, for my mileage
surcharge.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>It does not cover the cost, but
helps.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>It depends on how much competition is in the area, you
cover.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>If there are tuners in the area, that don't have to
charge extra, then you lose if you charge too much.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>So each individual, has to play it by ear. What works
for one, may not work for another.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Whatever you do, divide the cost among your customers,
for that trip. They don't appreciate it, if they think you are gouging
them.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Most people, will not object to a mileage surcharge,
as they know that the prices have risen.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Since your travel expenses, are a tax deduction, then
the full cost does not have to be passed on. You can absorb a certain amount.
After all, when the customer goes to work, no one pays any of their gas, or
tolls.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Best regards,</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV>John M. Ross<BR>Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada<BR><A
href="mailto:jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca">jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca</A></DIV>
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<A title=Topperpiano@aol.com
href="mailto:Topperpiano@aol.com">Topperpiano@aol.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=pianotech@ptg.org
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, May 10, 2004 7:20 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Gas price increase</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>Hi, How is everyone coping with the gas price hikes? I work in
an area that requires me to drive several hours a day and I have calculated
that my gas costs have gone up about $40.00 a week. I am raising my
prices accordingly. Won't say what they are or will be but I will
be dividing the increase among my customers. How is everyone
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