Clunker pianos - what do you do?

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Amen! Steve.

Al Guecia
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Stephen Grattan 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 4:27 PM
  Subject: Re: Clunker pianos - what do you do?


  Michelle,

  I also have a simple rule-of-thumb.  I give the customer- in writing, a full assessment of the piano, its current value and its potential value - then let the customer decide.  I have had many cases where I have given the customer dozens of reasons to junk it and they will say "It was Grandmas - I want to do it"  The money is green, they have made an informed decision, I have full-filled my obligations and I like to pay my bills- so I do it.  Have a great day!

  Steve Grattan
  Lost Chord Clinic



  ----- Original Message ----
  From: Andrew and Rebeca Anderson <anrebe at sbcglobal.net>
  To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org>
  Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 4:18:32 PM
  Subject: RE: Clunker pianos - what do you do?

  Michelle,
  I have a simple rule-of-thumb.  If the cost of my work far exceeds 
  the potential value of the piano I refuse to take the job.

  Andrew Anderson



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