This message was posted by The Embroidery Authority on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/1/673.html#000012 You said it Roland, We techs are for hire. It is how we feed our families. No work is beneath doing for an honest days pay. However I am a little concerned about the "feeding your tech". I was being polite to this one customer and I wound up eating a rather nasty tasting sandwich. The rest of the family was also at the table and they seemed to be enjoying their's. Go figure? Also remember that the amount we technicians/trainers charge are not only for the time servicing the machine but also for the travel spent driving to and from the customer's location. I have left many a customer's homes late at night where the customer went straight to bed but I had to drive several hours to get home myself (without falling asleep I might add). I'm not complaining, just reminding what the final bill covers. And might I also add,... A sincere "Thank You" to all of my customers who have allowed me the opportunity to be a part of their business. I can't speak on behalf of all the other techs but what I offer my customers after their first private service call is phone tech support - even at night and on the weekends (when available). ...As some of you here on the Amaya list can attest to. In short, get to know your nearest tech as they want to get to know you too. Ed Orantes Melco Tech & Trainer =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================