<html> <body> Michelle, At 07:26 AM 7/21/2006, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">The fee was higher than most of us probably charge and he was very "generous" to himself with the amount of time it took.  It sure did give this newbie tuner a new perspective.  </blockquote> And that's a surprise to you?????? :-D Avery <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Michelle Smith Bastrop, Texas   -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [<a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org" eudora="autourl"> mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a>] On Behalf Of Hechler Family Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 10:30 PM To: Pianotech List Subject: Re: mileage fees. David, et all, That is hard to do especially when you expand you work expertise (player piano and reed organ services). I charge for round trip mileage from my house ( 44.5 cents per mile) for anyone outside of my metro area (St. Louis, MO). For example, I was contacted for a reed organ rebuild which was over 2 hours away. When I talked to the person, they had no problem paying for mileage on top of my regular rebuild rate. I also charge for trailer rental on top of that. I figure as long as you are up front with people, they won't mind paying for mileage - especially with the gas prices these days - we are at $3.09 for regular. Regards, Duaine David Ilvedson wrote: > I think that is sensible...choose your work area and stay in it... > > David Ilvedson, RPT > Pacifica, CA 94044 -- Duaine Hechler Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ Tuning, Servicing & Rebuilding Associate Member of the Piano Technicians Guild Reed Organ Society Member St. Louis, MO 63034 (314) 838-5587 dahechler@charter.net <a href="http://www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com/" eudora="autourl"> www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com</a></blockquote></body> </html>