Actually, Nevin, I didn't even assume you were suggesting anything untoward,
so all is well. As to the $100 an hour, I'm sure Ed was just joking. I know
he's good at what he does, but I can't picture even an Austin-Healey
requiring that kind of expertise..............:-)
And the $40 SU book? I'm still here after a $39.95 video, aren't I?
Lawrie
-----Original Message-----
From: dresden@tiac.net <dresden@tiac.net>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, May 01, 1999 7:31 PM
Subject: Re: Labor Rates-Long (Was:Re: brake and clutch pedal bushings)
>
>>As to overcharging, I can't speak for other businesses but I do know that,
>>after all these years of being in the trade, I can still look the guy in
the
>>mirror straight in the eye when I shave and not have any doubts that I'm
>>dealing with an honest man.
>>
>>Lawrie
>
>Lawrie,
>
>I've never doubted that; someone who is in the business to fleece people
>wouldn't spend so much time giving out free advice over the 'net. I in no
>way meant to imply that your *not* charging $100/hr reflected poorly on
>you. Much of the difference between your rates and Ed's I would sooner
>attribute to overhead differences based on real estate prices, taxes, and
>so on. I hope that people like you and Ed are repaid by the good will and
>loyalty of your customers.
>
>Nevin
>
>P.S. I hope you don't leave the list when your forty dollar SU rebuild and
>tuning book gets published...;)
>
>
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