<!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en"> <html> Nice well balanced response Jolly... I like your style. jolly roger wrote: <blockquote TYPE=CITE>               Maybe some of us don't feel the need. I pay $180 US to do some think that will do nothing for my income, or status, as far as I am concerned.</blockquote> <blockquote TYPE=CITE>I would beg to differ on these points, I have fixed more than my fair share of RPT Faux pas. that has caused the consumer a lot of grief and money.  As a dealer, I have also parted company with more than a few, so say qualified techs, that had less than adaquate technical skills, and border line ethics. And you are not prejaciced???  There many associate technicians on this list that I would be calling to work on my piano, before searching for a RPT. Having said that.  The exam process is a good thing, and should be encouraged for those who want a yard stick to measure their skills, but unfortunately many seem to quit the learning, and attending conventions. Thinking they are a fully trained craftsman after passing the exam. As PTG members we should be thinking far more inclusively, and less RPT exclusive.  It would be healthier for all. PTG for me is about fellowship and education, and I like like to think that I give and take on both of these counts. Regards Roger.  </blockquote> -- Richard Brekne RPT, N.P.T.F. Bergen, Norway <A HREF="mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no">mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no</A>  </html>