<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">It's far over due.</font>
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<br><font size=3>I am hoping to take my exams before they vote to double
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<br><font size=3>What do ya'll think about that, by the way?<br>
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Matthew,</font><font size=3> </font><font size=2 face="sans-serif"><br>
Where are you?</font><font size=3> <br>
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I used to go over my rates every couple of years, however, my first few
years started out very cheap as I was inexperienced. As I reached
RPT, my rates caught up to what most of the other RPT's charged in my area.
Being a "green" RPT (still fresh meat) I wasn't charging
nearly what the well seasoned concert tech's charged, but now that I'm
much more seasoned, my rates are getting up there. I don't do much
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Yes, I got shoppers all the time who obviously were looking for the cheap
way out. I could tell right away, so gave a simple amount and they
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Good for you for aspiring toward being an RPT. I wish more of our associates
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Hi, <br>
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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.
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Have any of you had a lot of calls where they are only looking for the
cheapest deal? <br>
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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. <br>
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How many years did it take all of you to begin your business to when you
began full time? <br>
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