<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>In a message dated 7/30/2001 10:30:26 PM Central Daylight Time,
<BR>davidlovepianos@earthlink.net writes:
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<BR><BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">My general observation in all this (assuming a reasonable statistical
<BR>sampling), is that piano technician's are not charging enough given their
<BR>time, travel, skill and expertise, and the lasting benefit of what they
<BR>deliver. Don't be such wimps. Charge what you're worth.
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<BR>A couple of weeks ago I had my chimney swept. Total bill: $195 with a coupon!
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<BR>Total time: 30 min.
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<BR>I drive the same type of van, my tools cost at least as much if not more, and
<BR>he learned his trade in under one year. Granted his insurance costs, both
<BR>liability and workman's comp will be much higher but still . . .
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<BR>Food for thought.
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<BR>Andrew Remillard</FONT></HTML>