Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article 483f0c75@qaanaaq,
Andy Hall wrote:
All of which can be avoided if the tradesman supplies and fits......
Then everybody knows exactly where they are and there is no argument.

You certainly don't know 'where you are' since he could be marking up the
parts over the cost to him. If you pay direct for the suite at least
you'll know what he's charging for labour.

I would fully expect him to place a markup on the parts. There has to be
some reward for the advancing of credit, the time spent on procurement
and ordering, and reward for the additional risk he is taking. Not only
that there is further opportunity for him to benefit from sound
management of his business by negotiating discounts on parts from
regular suppliers.

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Cheers,

John.

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