<HTML>In a message dated 5/11/02 1:27:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, multsch@jvlnet.com writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px"> Several months ago Wim posted his basic rebuild contract  when the subject came up.  The idea of  a standardized contract was discussed, too. I'm wondering if folks have developed such a contract that they can share.  Do you feel a contract is important if both parties have a really trusting professional relationship? </BLOCKQUOTE> Although we don't have a contract that I can attach here, a contract is important - trust or no trust - perhaps even more important where there is lots of trust. A good contract sets up expectations of both parties,  alleviates stress and misunderstandings before they start, and outlines a payment schedule that you are both comfortable with. When a relationship is so good that details are left undiscussed, there is potential for disappointment to the customer and frustration for the rebuilder. My 2 cents, Richard Galassini Cunningham Piano Co & Factory Philadelphia, Pa. (800) 394-1117 <A HREF="http://voce88.tripod.com/richspianopage/">http://voce88.tripod.com/richspianopage/</A> </HTML>