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ggg wrote:

I got quoted $350 minimum, average $500 to replace 9 bathroom tiles
incl. cement board. My plumber finally fixed our stems in the tub
(we've been replacing the freaking washers for years) but he doesn't do
tile so the guy he recommends comes over and takes a look and gives me
this outrageous quote. I was perfectly willing to do the work myself in
the first place but isn't this quote obscene?

Digging the old **** out, doing the job with quality materials and
standing behind it.
No.
What's obscene is your view the man should work for McDonald's wages.

The man's running a business and after materials, taxes and overhead are
taken out it looks more than fair.

You are always welcome to half-ass it in yourself.

You should take pictures. I always need a laugh.