<br><br> <div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 11:52 AM, Matthew Todd <<a href="mailto:toddpianoworks@att.net">toddpianoworks@att.net</a>> wrote:<br> <blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid"> <div>Hi,</div> <div> </div> <div>How often does everyone evaluate their tuning rates, and overall fees?  In my area I have found, so far, that I am the most expensive.  Not because I charge high, but because I feel my services are of a higher quality, and my clients are paying for a skilled trade, if you will.  I am the only PTG member in this area working toward RPT status, by the way.</div> <div> </div> <div>Have any of you had a lot of calls where they are only looking for the cheapest deal?</div> <div> </div> <div>Just to remind you, I relocated to this area six months ago, and began building a full time business here in March.  Yes there are several other extablished tuners in the area, some are good, some we won't mention...but I feel if I get out there and do quality service, and great customer skills, I shouldn't have a problem building a very reputable business.</div> <div> </div> <div>How many years did it take all of you to begin your business to when you began full time?</div> <div> </div> <div>Thanks in advance,</div> <div>Matthew</div></blockquote></div> <div><br>My response to those looking for cheaper work is to give the name of one of the local tooners that I know charges less, when they ask if his work is good I tell them I'd rather not comment on that but I know he's cheaper. Mkes 'em think, some book with me, others hang up.</div> <div> </div> <div>I'm not sure if I would have had the cojones to charge more than the experienced guys in my area PTG or not, IMHO.</div> <div> </div> <div>Mike<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. <br>Vince Lombardi<br><br>Michael Magness<br>Magness Piano Service<br>608-786-4404<br><a href="http://www.IFixPianos.com">www.IFixPianos.com</a><br> email <a href="mailto:mike@ifixpianos.com">mike@ifixpianos.com</a> </div>