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<DIV><SPAN class=674134513-01112006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Reminds me of one thing: They only value your work as much as they
pay for it. I don't think it's a good idea to give either your work or supply
instruments at no cost. There should always be a fee. You can discount it if you
want, but if you give it away, customers will think it's not worth
much.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=674134513-01112006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=674134513-01112006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>My 2
canadian pennies,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=674134513-01112006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=674134513-01112006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Marcel
Carey, RPT</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=674134513-01112006><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Sherbrooke, QC</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=fr dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Message d'origine-----<BR><B>De :</B>
pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] <B>De la part
de</B> Dean May<BR><B>Envoyé :</B> 1 novembre 2006
08:20<BR><B>À :</B> 'Pianotech List'<BR><B>Objet :</B> RE: piano
tuning- fickle church accounts<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I just lost a long
time church account, no reason given. It is pretty frustrating as I have
supplied concert pianos to them at no cost in years past for special events.
The last time I was out their dampchaser was unplugged. I plugged it in,
reminded them how important it was to keep it plugged in and came back in two
weeks. It was unplugged again. I helped them get set up with an extension cord
to plug it in further away. Now I’m out $170+ for two missed appointments.
Next time I call the secretary tells me the board has decided to use someone
else. Sigh. Twice I’ve nearly stopped by the church to press them for a
reason, but I’ve decided to take the high road.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Whenever the pianist
changes, music director or pastor, we are in danger of losing the account.
Loyalty isn’t real high. That’s why it is important to send regular reminders
to the office to let them know you are out there.
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dean<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">
pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] <B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Leslie Bartlett<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Tuesday, October 31, 2006 9:24
PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B>
pianotech@ptg.org<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B>
FW: piano tuning</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Years ago, a newbie,
I tuned for this large church. About three years in they replaced me
without telling me. That has been a few. So I wrote their organist
and asked him if he could recall why they replaced me. The reply left me
somewhat amused. Thought I would share it
FWIW.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">les <st1:City
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt"><B><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">
Scott</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=blue size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> / </SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">
FoundryChurch] <BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B>
Tuesday, October 03, 2006 9:58 AM<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> l-bartlett@sbcglobal.net<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Cc:</SPAN></B> Joleen<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> piano
tuning</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Hi
Les,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">To be honest, I cannot remember
much about why we changed tuners. We have actually had several tuners over the
years.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I wish the best of luck to you in
your continued endeavors.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">SCOTT<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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