On Aug 8, 3:45 pm, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On 8 Aug, 15:36, "hillacc at yahoo.com" wrote:





On Aug 8, 2:20 pm, DerbyDad03 wrote:

On 8 Aug, 12:58, "1D10T" wrote:

"DerbyDad03" wrote in message

ups.com... I'm starting to do my homework for purchasing replacement windows and
I thought I'd start at the bottom just to get some talking points
down.

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That certainly leads me to believe that the Lowes guys get some type
of compensation for the windows they sell. Anybody know for sure?

Why would you want to rely on an 'expert' at the big box stores? If they're
smart enough to guide you in your purchase, why are they working at next to
minimum wage, instead of making real money in the field?

You included a major point of my post in your response, and then
(apparently) completely ignored it.

I said (and you quoted) "I thought I'd start at the bottom just to get
some talking points down."

You asked "Why would you want to rely on an 'expert' at the big box
stores?"

What in my post lead you to think I thought they were 'experts' and
what lead you to think I was going to rely on them?

By calling both HD and Lowes, I learned a few things which gave me a
chance to do a little deeper research.
Prior to those calls I didn't even know what I didn't know.

Did I know that there was a difference in the spacing between the
glass panes and why that matters? Nope.
Did I know that foam filled frames were an option? Nope.
Did I know that certain brands change their lines so often that the
lifetime warranty might be worthless? Nope.

Now, armed with that information, I spoke to a few other distributors
in a more intelligent manner. Since I now knew a few things about
windows, the conversations went even deeper and I learned even more.

In fact, this morning a co-worker gave me the name of one of his
client's who had just retired as a salesman for a local contracting
supply house. I was able to discuss windows in a manner that led him
to say "You sound like you know what your looking for. Call Brian at
(his old firm) and tell him I sent you. I'll call him and tell him to
treat you right." I can't be sure, but my gut feeling is that if I had
stumbled through my requirements and desires, he wouldn't have been as
willing to help out.

The bottom line is that I accomplished my goal: I started at the
bottom, learned a few things, used that info to learn some more and I
now feel that I am on my way to making an intelligent purchasing
decision..

- Meanwhile, like the OP, I am still wondering about the original
- question: Does anyone know whether the sales staff at Lowe's are
paid
- on commission or not?

- Jo Ann

Jo Ann,

How dare you attempt to get this thread back on track. Shame on you!- Hide quoted text -

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Mama always said my curiosity was bound to get me in trouble
eventually, LOL!

Jo Ann