In a message dated 00-10-27 11:29:05 EDT, Chris Dill wrote: << Whew! David certainly used a lot of words say "we can't know this." I'd = like to see reference to research as well, and would bet that it (a) can = be done, and (b) has been done by our colleagues in the entertainment - = amusement park industry. Surely they've done at least studies about = raising and lowering prices. >> This will be mercifully short. I too would bet that the entertainment and amusement park industries have done studies about raising and lowering prices--in order to arrive at the optimum fee for the most profit. But do you really think such studies would be useful in helping a non-profit museum decide on "free vs. fee"? If I recall correctly, that was the original issue. David Haberstich ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).