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ARWadsworth writes

"John Stumbles" wrote in message
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On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:41:27 +0000, The Medway Handyman wrote:

Had a call from a bloke tonight, conversation went as follows;
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TMH Retreats to darkened room.

You couldn't make it up, could you?! I particularly liked the "you will
never get any work at those prices" AFTER you'd told him you were booked
solid for weeks ahead.

I get alarm bells ringing whenever a punter opines on how long a job might
take or tries to haggle on a price.


Female Customer: How much to change an electric shower?
Me: Approx £85 if you supply the shower
Female Customer: And how much if I let you get in the shower with me after
you have swapped it?

"About £1.35/kg"
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