<DIV>Tell the client that it really isn't any great deal.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> I buy Dampp-chaser 3 packs from Schaff for $178.50. Divided by three that's about $60 per piano. Double the price for your retail mark-up and that's $120. I charge a half hour labor to put in a basic upright system (50 watt rod + humidistat). </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>However, now that I am sold on the value of the back covers I'll have to add an appropriate amount to the installation fee. </DIV> <DIV> Clyde Allen <tunepiano1@yahoo.com> wrote:</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">I recently received a call from a prospective customer who claimed he could buy a Dampp-Chaser humidistat for $77 and a dehumidifying rod for $48 on the internet. A complete systen for a vertical piano is $270 and for a grand is $326. He sent me the link. When I followed the link and clicked on item #14 I found he was telling the truth. He realizes that to install it himself will void the warranty. Nevertheless he wants to compare my price for buying the parts (and installing) with the price he can get the parts for online and have me install. My first reaction which I did not voice is that if he buys the parts I will not touch it. What do you think? How would you handle this situation? http://www.vandaking.com/us-shop/index.html Piano Showcase Order Toll Free 1-800-791-7144 Dampp Chaser® Humidistat for Dehumidifier Automatic Humidistat for Uprights & Grands - $77.00 This is a Genuine Dampp-Chaser® Humidistat. Just plug your Dampp Chaser dehumidifier into the humidistat and it will automatically turn it on and off for you. It's a great asset for every size of dehumidifier rod, however, the manufacturer requires that it must be used with all 48" dehumidifiers greater than 15 watts. S-H2 for Uprights S-GH-2V for Grands supplied with Velcro. ================= LIMITS OF LIABILITY: You are buying a Dampp-Chaser product. All Dampp Chaser products must be installed by a qualified piano technician. If the humidistat is installed by someone other than a qualified piano technician, the warranty is void, and the seller and manufacturer assume no responsibility for damage that may occur to your piano as a a result of improper installation of the Humidistat, or failure to understand and make necessary adjustments and perform necessary maintenance. By purchasing this Humdistat, it is understood that the above statement is agreed to, and the buyer agrees not to hold Dampp-Chaser Electronics Corporation or Piano Showcase liable for any damage to your piano if it is not installed as directed. Base price : U.S.$ 77.00 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives </BLOCKQUOTE> Ryan Sowers, RPT Puget Sound Chapter Pianova Piano Service Olympia, WA <hr size=1>Do you Yahoo!? <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/security/*http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail/static/protection.html">Yahoo! Mail</a> - You care about security. So do we.