Greg wrote





All of your
details are the business of the contractor, and if he can't manage
them, then he goes out of business.


Ummm...that's sort of his point....




My community has several very competent plumbers, electricians and
carpenters who find no need to overcharge.


Who's talking about over-charging?
Were talking about customers who complain about legitimate prices.


These guys don't get rich, but they make a very comfortable living.

Something wrong with getting rich by choosing to step away from the
comfortable, secure, cheque-for-life union job, and putting your home and
family life in a precarious position in order to take a chance for a better
life?



One of them
doesn't even have a yellow-pages listing. The word-of-mouth
recommendations fill his schedule.

Word-of-mouth is great, but even established companies like McDonalds, Home
Depot, Wal Mart, etc...still advertise.
Think maybe they know something about marketing??



Nobody cares who you
plonk.

I care! Please post pictures of the one you're plonking!





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Respectfully, Bob