In article
, Jim
K writes
On Jul 12, 8:56 am, fred wrote:
In article , Harry
Bloomfield writesJust been getting some
quotes for replacing all of the double glazing
with new, as an alternative to repairing wooden sills.

One of the companies rang back thee days after submitting their quote
to suggest the could do it a bit cheaper as they already had some of
the windows in stock and surplus to requirements, so we could have them
for free.

It sounds more like the old trick of quoting for the job, thinking they
have not got it - so lets try a slightly cheaper quote to tempt.

What say the panel?

Liars, walk away.

I ask for best price first time, every time (usually in component
procurement) but it tends to focus peoples minds when you tell them that
you wont accept quote adjustments at a later date.

but has that ever worked for one off "retail" household purchase/
investments like the OPs windas? (and how would you know?)

It's a good point, that is a different situation as it is a one off
purchase but it has just worked for a window installation at a
relative's house.

In this case I calculated the parts cost online, got the cowboys in for
a quote then called the bloke I wanted to do the job in last, he was in
the right ballpark and got the job.

I usually know how much I want to pay before I ask for a quote so if it
is reasonable when it comes in then I will take it. The sort of people
who start high and come down a week later aren't people I would want to
do business with whatever the price.
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fred
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