Considering starting a HT consulting service-advice needed

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Over the past few years I've helped friends/family set up and calibrate their HT systems. Most folks are clueless (and could care less) about speaker placement, setting surround levels and picture adjustments. What overjoys them is consolidating multiple remotes into a single programmable and training them on the basics of system on/off and source switching.
I'm wondering if there's a service niche for someone to come in after an HT purchase to hook up and calibrate equipment, program remotes and train the all the users, not just the family gear geek. I know some dealers include these services with big system purchases, but what about all those Best Buy/Circuit City systems flying out the door?
Any ideas as to how to market such a service or how much to charge (flat rate or by the hour)? For a typical AV Receiver/DVD/VCR/TV system, I'm thinking $100 flat rate which would include a $30 one4all remote that would be custom programmed for the client's system. I'm in Orange County, CA and only want to operate locally. I'm not trying to compete with HT system sellers/installers or ISF TV calibrators (though training to offer that service might be worthwhile if this takes off).
Any thoughts?

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Topic - Considering starting a HT consulting service-advice needed - Russtafarian 16:02:47 08/15/01 (2)

Beware. . . - Hantra 12:11:49 08/17/01 (0)

Re: Considering starting a HT consulting service-advice needed - John C. - Aussie 17:52:36 08/16/01 (0)

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