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Contractor has to see you AND the wife????
Why won't a contractor come out to the house to give me an estimate?
I called a company that is applying that *liquid vinyl siding*. All I wanted was an estimate. Wasn't going to pick a color. He insisted on coming out in an evening when the wife was home. I told him that I knew how much we could afford and if we go with it, then she can choose the color. Nope, he would not come out just to give me alone an estimate. Same for windows. We knew exactly what we wanted. Three sliders, two double hung in white. Nope, we both had to be there. As far as I'm concerned two sales could have been lost because of the bullheaded stubborn policy. It's a sales tactic. He will come out and act like he knows everything and anything about what he is selling you. He will tell you all the bad things about the competitor's product. He will focus on that quite a bit, maybe even more than the good of his product. He will talk numbers quietly and price points won't come up often. Many men think they can over power the 'husbands' decision by putting doubt in the wife's mind and that the husband will go along with the wife to keep the peace. IMO I wouldn't trust this guy and move on. ~Kat There is no wisdom greater than kindness. Lucky Numbers 1, 4, 19, 24, 29 |
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"TOM KAN PA" wrote in message ... Why won't a contractor come out to the house to give me an estimate? I called a company that is applying that *liquid vinyl siding*. All I wanted was an estimate. Wasn't going to pick a color. He insisted on coming out in an evening when the wife was home. I told him that I knew how much we could afford and if we go with it, then she can choose the color. Nope, he would not come out just to give me alone an estimate. Same for windows. We knew exactly what we wanted. Three sliders, two double hung in white. Nope, we both had to be there. As far as I'm concerned two sales could have been lost because of the bullheaded stubborn policy. The man wants one of two things: He wants to hit on your wife. (not likely) He wants her there because he is a high pressure salesman who thinks he has a better chance of getting her to sign while he is there than you. (he has never met MY wife.) Shop on. If he/she/it won't follow your simple request/directions, they will ignore you on other things, too. I hope you change your verbiage from: As far as I'm concerned two sales could have been lost because of the bullheaded stubborn policy. to: "two sales were definitely lost by those companies for not listening to me." Steve |
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"TOM KAN PA" wrote in message ... Why won't a contractor come out to the house to give me an estimate? I called a company that is applying that *liquid vinyl siding*. All I wanted was an estimate. Wasn't going to pick a color. He insisted on coming out in an evening when the wife was home. I told him that I knew how much we could afford and if we go with it, then she can choose the color. Nope, he would not come out just to give me alone an estimate. Same for windows. We knew exactly what we wanted. Three sliders, two double hung in white. Nope, we both had to be there. As far as I'm concerned two sales could have been lost because of the bullheaded stubborn policy. The man wants one of two things: He wants to hit on your wife. (not likely) He wants her there because he is a high pressure salesman who thinks he has a better chance of getting her to sign while he is there than you. (he has never met MY wife.) Shop on. If he/she/it won't follow your simple request/directions, they will ignore you on other things, too. I hope you change your verbiage from: As far as I'm concerned two sales could have been lost because of the bullheaded stubborn policy. to: "two sales were definitely lost by those companies for not listening to me." Steve |
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TOM KAN PA wrote: Why won't a contractor come out to the house to give me an estimate? I called a company that is applying that *liquid vinyl siding*. All I wanted was an estimate. Wasn't going to pick a color. He insisted on coming out in an evening when the wife was home. I told him that I knew how much we could afford and if we go with it, then she can choose the color. Nope, he would not come out just to give me alone an estimate. Same for windows. We knew exactly what we wanted. Three sliders, two double hung in white. Nope, we both had to be there. As far as I'm concerned two sales could have been lost because of the bullheaded stubborn policy. Wisdom borne of experience? He knows men don't give a damn, or know a damn, what color goes with the drapes or the flowers? If he lost two sales, it is probably far less, in terms of time, than he loses because hubby picks out a color the wife doesn't like. No way on earth would I let my hubby pick out anything with the word "color" in it. He doesn't know his puce from his taupe. ) |
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TOM KAN PA wrote: Why won't a contractor come out to the house to give me an estimate? I called a company that is applying that *liquid vinyl siding*. All I wanted was an estimate. Wasn't going to pick a color. He insisted on coming out in an evening when the wife was home. I told him that I knew how much we could afford and if we go with it, then she can choose the color. Nope, he would not come out just to give me alone an estimate. Same for windows. We knew exactly what we wanted. Three sliders, two double hung in white. Nope, we both had to be there. As far as I'm concerned two sales could have been lost because of the bullheaded stubborn policy. Wisdom borne of experience? He knows men don't give a damn, or know a damn, what color goes with the drapes or the flowers? If he lost two sales, it is probably far less, in terms of time, than he loses because hubby picks out a color the wife doesn't like. No way on earth would I let my hubby pick out anything with the word "color" in it. He doesn't know his puce from his taupe. ) |
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"john williamson" wrote in message I think it is somewhat reasonable to expect the sales person to have the opportunity to see both. Don't forget the estimates are free, if you were paying for them, the customer has a more legit complaint. The customer is requesting something for free, the requested can provide it or not. It is a sales tactic. He has both people and can play on the soft side of the wife. He then has both people thee to sign the contract. Fact is, he can give a free estimate over the phone. All he has to know is the number of square feet of the house. He won't do that because he is going to ask a lot more than the customer expect, but in the excitement of the moment, they will sign the contract. When I was looking to replace the roof with a metal roof, I had the same thing. They wanted to come when we were both home. The estimate was for $14,500. When I said no, he made a counter offer. He would give me a better price if I signed tonight, but he would not tell me how much the reduction would be until I agreed. Rational was that he did not have to make another trip to finalize the deal. I sad no again and had a standard 30 year roof put on for $4000. It will probably outlast me so the extra $10,500 is not much of an incentive to get another 20 years. Ed http://pages.cthome.net/edhome |
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"john williamson" wrote in message I think it is somewhat reasonable to expect the sales person to have the opportunity to see both. Don't forget the estimates are free, if you were paying for them, the customer has a more legit complaint. The customer is requesting something for free, the requested can provide it or not. It is a sales tactic. He has both people and can play on the soft side of the wife. He then has both people thee to sign the contract. Fact is, he can give a free estimate over the phone. All he has to know is the number of square feet of the house. He won't do that because he is going to ask a lot more than the customer expect, but in the excitement of the moment, they will sign the contract. When I was looking to replace the roof with a metal roof, I had the same thing. They wanted to come when we were both home. The estimate was for $14,500. When I said no, he made a counter offer. He would give me a better price if I signed tonight, but he would not tell me how much the reduction would be until I agreed. Rational was that he did not have to make another trip to finalize the deal. I sad no again and had a standard 30 year roof put on for $4000. It will probably outlast me so the extra $10,500 is not much of an incentive to get another 20 years. Ed http://pages.cthome.net/edhome |
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| | TOM KAN PA wrote: | | Why won't a contractor come out to the house to give me an estimate? | I called a company that is applying that *liquid vinyl siding*. All I wanted | was an estimate. Wasn't going to pick a color. He insisted on coming out in an | evening when the wife was home. I told him that I knew how much we could | afford and if we go with it, then she can choose the color. Nope, he would not | come out just to give me alone an estimate. | Same for windows. We knew exactly what we wanted. Three sliders, two double | hung in white. Nope, we both had to be there. | As far as I'm concerned two sales could have been lost because of the | bullheaded stubborn policy. 1. Have your wife call and request an estimate. See if the salesman demands that her husband be there as well. or... 2. Call him back and say that you and your wife would like an estimate and you will both be available. When he arrives, tell him your wife had to leave unexpectedly. See if he stays and gives the estimate or if he reschedules. or ... 3. Call for an estimate. Tell the salesman you are not married. |
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| | TOM KAN PA wrote: | | Why won't a contractor come out to the house to give me an estimate? | I called a company that is applying that *liquid vinyl siding*. All I wanted | was an estimate. Wasn't going to pick a color. He insisted on coming out in an | evening when the wife was home. I told him that I knew how much we could | afford and if we go with it, then she can choose the color. Nope, he would not | come out just to give me alone an estimate. | Same for windows. We knew exactly what we wanted. Three sliders, two double | hung in white. Nope, we both had to be there. | As far as I'm concerned two sales could have been lost because of the | bullheaded stubborn policy. 1. Have your wife call and request an estimate. See if the salesman demands that her husband be there as well. or... 2. Call him back and say that you and your wife would like an estimate and you will both be available. When he arrives, tell him your wife had to leave unexpectedly. See if he stays and gives the estimate or if he reschedules. or ... 3. Call for an estimate. Tell the salesman you are not married. |
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"Tom Miller" wrote in message ... | | TOM KAN PA wrote: | | Why won't a contractor come out to the house to give me an estimate? | I called a company that is applying that *liquid vinyl siding*. All I wanted | was an estimate. Wasn't going to pick a color. He insisted on coming out in an | evening when the wife was home. I told him that I knew how much we could | afford and if we go with it, then she can choose the color. Nope, he would not | come out just to give me alone an estimate. | Same for windows. We knew exactly what we wanted. Three sliders, two double | hung in white. Nope, we both had to be there. | As far as I'm concerned two sales could have been lost because of the | bullheaded stubborn policy. 1. Have your wife call and request an estimate. See if the salesman demands that her husband be there as well. or... 2. Call him back and say that you and your wife would like an estimate and you will both be available. When he arrives, tell him your wife had to leave unexpectedly. See if he stays and gives the estimate or if he reschedules. or ... 3. Call for an estimate. Tell the salesman you are not married. And add, "Oh, Gee! You know it is so lonely out here in the country. I DO wish you would come and visit me. Maybe you could spend the night, and we could discuss this in the Jaccuzzi?" steve |
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"Tom Miller" wrote in message ... | | TOM KAN PA wrote: | | Why won't a contractor come out to the house to give me an estimate? | I called a company that is applying that *liquid vinyl siding*. All I wanted | was an estimate. Wasn't going to pick a color. He insisted on coming out in an | evening when the wife was home. I told him that I knew how much we could | afford and if we go with it, then she can choose the color. Nope, he would not | come out just to give me alone an estimate. | Same for windows. We knew exactly what we wanted. Three sliders, two double | hung in white. Nope, we both had to be there. | As far as I'm concerned two sales could have been lost because of the | bullheaded stubborn policy. 1. Have your wife call and request an estimate. See if the salesman demands that her husband be there as well. or... 2. Call him back and say that you and your wife would like an estimate and you will both be available. When he arrives, tell him your wife had to leave unexpectedly. See if he stays and gives the estimate or if he reschedules. or ... 3. Call for an estimate. Tell the salesman you are not married. And add, "Oh, Gee! You know it is so lonely out here in the country. I DO wish you would come and visit me. Maybe you could spend the night, and we could discuss this in the Jaccuzzi?" steve |
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On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 22:26:22 -0700, "CBHvac"
wrote: Couple of things come to mind... 1- PERHAPS the state that you live in requires both parties to sign a contract to validate it, both parties being those with a vested interest in the property, being, husband and wife. They do this specifically to be able to get a contract at the time of the visit - avoid any opportunity for the homeowner to get comps or check up on references (although I would never take the recommendations of a reference the contractor gave me without questioning why would they ever give one that would NOT recommend them?????). |
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On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 22:26:22 -0700, "CBHvac"
wrote: Couple of things come to mind... 1- PERHAPS the state that you live in requires both parties to sign a contract to validate it, both parties being those with a vested interest in the property, being, husband and wife. They do this specifically to be able to get a contract at the time of the visit - avoid any opportunity for the homeowner to get comps or check up on references (although I would never take the recommendations of a reference the contractor gave me without questioning why would they ever give one that would NOT recommend them?????). |
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"john williamson" wrote in message John wrote You don't say if you had other estimates for the metal roof, do you know if the price was excessive? If it was and not justified, both of you could have told him so. Your price difference of $10,500.00 is comparing "apples to oranges" and has nothing to do with the topic. I would guess the amount saved on another trip would be about: 2 hours labor @ $ 50.00 ----------$100.00 est 40 miles round trip--------------$ 15.00 About $115.00 for 2 total hours and 40 miles. The expenses and time are real to the contractors providing free estimates, they do not appear to be so to most customers. I hear what you are saying, but I think there is another side to it, as I pointed out. Ed writes: Your $115 cost is probably low. His visit was not to "give and estimate" but to make a sale. Much easier done when both are present. In this case, his price may or may not have been competitive. I'd be willing to pay a premium for a metal roof, cut not 3X the cost of a good standard roof. If he had told me over the phone that "our prices start at $10,000 for a small house" I would have told him not to bother. He wanted to make the trip so he could do a selling job, not just give me a price. He would not give me the price to decide tonight but I'm sure it was more than the $115. I don't shop at Jaguar dealerships as I know they are out of my price range and I don't take up the salesman's time for no good reason. |
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"john williamson" wrote in message John wrote You don't say if you had other estimates for the metal roof, do you know if the price was excessive? If it was and not justified, both of you could have told him so. Your price difference of $10,500.00 is comparing "apples to oranges" and has nothing to do with the topic. I would guess the amount saved on another trip would be about: 2 hours labor @ $ 50.00 ----------$100.00 est 40 miles round trip--------------$ 15.00 About $115.00 for 2 total hours and 40 miles. The expenses and time are real to the contractors providing free estimates, they do not appear to be so to most customers. I hear what you are saying, but I think there is another side to it, as I pointed out. Ed writes: Your $115 cost is probably low. His visit was not to "give and estimate" but to make a sale. Much easier done when both are present. In this case, his price may or may not have been competitive. I'd be willing to pay a premium for a metal roof, cut not 3X the cost of a good standard roof. If he had told me over the phone that "our prices start at $10,000 for a small house" I would have told him not to bother. He wanted to make the trip so he could do a selling job, not just give me a price. He would not give me the price to decide tonight but I'm sure it was more than the $115. I don't shop at Jaguar dealerships as I know they are out of my price range and I don't take up the salesman's time for no good reason. |
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Contractor has to see you AND the wife???? Group: alt.home.repair Date: Tue, Aug 19, 2003, 5:09pm (EDT+4) From: Ed writes: I'd be willing to pay a premium for a metal roof, cut not 3X the cost of a good standard roof. If he had told me over the phone that "our prices start at $10,000 for a small house" I would have told him not to bother. --------------------------- John wrote I have wanted a metal roof some day but if they are that much higher, I don't think it will happen. ----------------------------- Ed wrote; He wanted to make the trip so he could do a selling job, not just give me a price. +++++++++++++++++++ John wrote No doubt, that is his job and how he puts food on the table. Sounds like he needs some fine tuning though. |
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Contractor has to see you AND the wife???? Group: alt.home.repair Date: Tue, Aug 19, 2003, 5:09pm (EDT+4) From: Ed writes: I'd be willing to pay a premium for a metal roof, cut not 3X the cost of a good standard roof. If he had told me over the phone that "our prices start at $10,000 for a small house" I would have told him not to bother. --------------------------- John wrote I have wanted a metal roof some day but if they are that much higher, I don't think it will happen. ----------------------------- Ed wrote; He wanted to make the trip so he could do a selling job, not just give me a price. +++++++++++++++++++ John wrote No doubt, that is his job and how he puts food on the table. Sounds like he needs some fine tuning though. |
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"john williamson" wrote in message
... Contractor has to see you AND the wife???? Group: alt.home.repair Date: Tue, Aug 19, 2003, 5:09pm (EDT+4) From: Ed writes: I'd be willing to pay a premium for a metal roof, cut not 3X the cost of a good standard roof. If he had told me over the phone that "our prices start at $10,000 for a small house" I would have told him not to bother. --------------------------- John wrote I have wanted a metal roof some day but if they are that much higher, I don't think it will happen. ----------------------------- Ed wrote; He wanted to make the trip so he could do a selling job, not just give me a price. +++++++++++++++++++ John wrote No doubt, that is his job and how he puts food on the table. Sounds like he needs some fine tuning though. You can believe there is a scam involved if he needs to talk to both of you. -- Herb Stein The Herb Stein Group www.herbstein.com 314 952-4601 |
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"john williamson" wrote in message
... Contractor has to see you AND the wife???? Group: alt.home.repair Date: Tue, Aug 19, 2003, 5:09pm (EDT+4) From: Ed writes: I'd be willing to pay a premium for a metal roof, cut not 3X the cost of a good standard roof. If he had told me over the phone that "our prices start at $10,000 for a small house" I would have told him not to bother. --------------------------- John wrote I have wanted a metal roof some day but if they are that much higher, I don't think it will happen. ----------------------------- Ed wrote; He wanted to make the trip so he could do a selling job, not just give me a price. +++++++++++++++++++ John wrote No doubt, that is his job and how he puts food on the table. Sounds like he needs some fine tuning though. You can believe there is a scam involved if he needs to talk to both of you. -- Herb Stein The Herb Stein Group www.herbstein.com 314 952-4601 |
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On Tue, 19 Aug 2003 17:09:21 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski"
wrote: I don't shop at Jaguar dealerships as I know they are out of my price range and I don't take up the salesman's time for no good reason. Do you avoid all Ford dealerships? Here the salespersons are assigned customers as they enter the door (Unless the customer requests a specific salesperson). They will provide the assistance to the customer regardless of whether they are shopping for a Ford or Jaguar. |
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On Tue, 19 Aug 2003 17:09:21 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski"
wrote: I don't shop at Jaguar dealerships as I know they are out of my price range and I don't take up the salesman's time for no good reason. Do you avoid all Ford dealerships? Here the salespersons are assigned customers as they enter the door (Unless the customer requests a specific salesperson). They will provide the assistance to the customer regardless of whether they are shopping for a Ford or Jaguar. |
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On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:50:40 -0400, Trent©
wrote: In most states, you and your wife are both equal owners of your property. You (or your wife) cannot sell the house...or even put in on the market...without the other's signature. So... If he comes out...and only one of you is there...he has absolutely NO chance of making a sale when he's there. If both of you are there, he MAY be able to make a sale...even though you don't want to buy at this time. So why should he waste his time on a definite no-sale? But you are missing the point since he is not coming to buy the house and neither you nor you wife intend to sell it - your argument is lost! There have been occasions when either my wife or I have contracted for materials and labor for things related to our house INDIVIDUALLY with the other not being a party to the contracts (in three states). Your point is missing the target - the "Traveler" is looking to make a hit and run! |
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On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:50:40 -0400, Trent©
wrote: In most states, you and your wife are both equal owners of your property. You (or your wife) cannot sell the house...or even put in on the market...without the other's signature. So... If he comes out...and only one of you is there...he has absolutely NO chance of making a sale when he's there. If both of you are there, he MAY be able to make a sale...even though you don't want to buy at this time. So why should he waste his time on a definite no-sale? But you are missing the point since he is not coming to buy the house and neither you nor you wife intend to sell it - your argument is lost! There have been occasions when either my wife or I have contracted for materials and labor for things related to our house INDIVIDUALLY with the other not being a party to the contracts (in three states). Your point is missing the target - the "Traveler" is looking to make a hit and run! |
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I've actually had a car salesman call me at the office to inform me that my
wife was buying a car. It seems that they wanted me to come over and save them from her. You never have to worry about her paying too much or making an uninformed decision. A salesman who doesn't know his product or is trying to pull a fast one doesn't stand a chance with her. Jim "Trent©" wrote in message ... On Tue, 19 Aug 2003 02:13:01 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote: It is a sales tactic. He has both people and can play on the soft side of the wife. Edwin...Edwin...Edwin... SHAME on you! You haven't met my wife! lol And I'm sure she's not in a league of her own! Soft side indeed!! Have a nice week... Trent Cat...the OTHER white meat! |
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I've actually had a car salesman call me at the office to inform me that my
wife was buying a car. It seems that they wanted me to come over and save them from her. You never have to worry about her paying too much or making an uninformed decision. A salesman who doesn't know his product or is trying to pull a fast one doesn't stand a chance with her. Jim "Trent©" wrote in message ... On Tue, 19 Aug 2003 02:13:01 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote: It is a sales tactic. He has both people and can play on the soft side of the wife. Edwin...Edwin...Edwin... SHAME on you! You haven't met my wife! lol And I'm sure she's not in a league of her own! Soft side indeed!! Have a nice week... Trent Cat...the OTHER white meat! |
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wrote in message ... On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 10:53:40 -0400, "Jeepnstein" wrote: I've actually had a car salesman call me at the office to inform me that my wife was buying a car. It seems that they wanted me to come over and save them from her. You never have to worry about her paying too much or making an uninformed decision. A salesman who doesn't know his product or is trying to pull a fast one doesn't stand a chance with her. Fantastic. Can I hire her to be my negotiator next time I buy a car or a house? I could almost write a book about her house buying tactics. We are getting ready to move into one that she pursued relentlessly for two years. She even baked cookies for the seller and sent holiday cards. Nothing would make her happier than to get to haggle over something with someone else's money. You would have to negotiate the fee for yourself, I don't want anything to do with it. Jim |
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wrote in message ... On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 10:53:40 -0400, "Jeepnstein" wrote: I've actually had a car salesman call me at the office to inform me that my wife was buying a car. It seems that they wanted me to come over and save them from her. You never have to worry about her paying too much or making an uninformed decision. A salesman who doesn't know his product or is trying to pull a fast one doesn't stand a chance with her. Fantastic. Can I hire her to be my negotiator next time I buy a car or a house? I could almost write a book about her house buying tactics. We are getting ready to move into one that she pursued relentlessly for two years. She even baked cookies for the seller and sent holiday cards. Nothing would make her happier than to get to haggle over something with someone else's money. You would have to negotiate the fee for yourself, I don't want anything to do with it. Jim |
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Contractor has to see you AND the wife????
Why won't a contractor come out to the house to give me an estimate? I called a company that is applying that *liquid vinyl siding*. All I wanted was an estimate. Wasn't going to pick a color. He insisted on coming out in an evening when the wife was home. I told him that I knew how much we could afford and if we go with it, then she can choose the color. Nope, he would not come out just to give me alone an estimate. Same for windows. We knew exactly what we wanted. Three sliders, two double hung in white. Nope, we both had to be there. As far as I'm concerned two sales could have been lost because of the bullheaded stubborn policy. Probably because he wants to close the sale right then and there. If only one spouse is home, then you can use the "I'll need to check with the wife before I sign" dodge. This is a sign of a high pressure sell type of operation. They know that once they are gone, there is very little likelyhood of a sale. I'd steer clear of this type of operation. I used to work in telemarketing, setting appointments for salesmen to sell those adjustable beds. We were not allowed to set the appointment unless both spouses were home. We said it was to insure that both people sleeping in the bed could learn about it, but it was really just to keep the salesmen from wasting their time. Most legitimate contractors could care less who's home. I've had estimates done for exterior work when nobody was home. They either left the bid in the screen door, or sent it in the mail. I had my irrigation system done this way, and some landscaping work, and rain gutters. Nobody home for any of it. Dave |
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Contractor has to see you AND the wife????
Why won't a contractor come out to the house to give me an estimate? I called a company that is applying that *liquid vinyl siding*. All I wanted was an estimate. Wasn't going to pick a color. He insisted on coming out in an evening when the wife was home. I told him that I knew how much we could afford and if we go with it, then she can choose the color. Nope, he would not come out just to give me alone an estimate. Same for windows. We knew exactly what we wanted. Three sliders, two double hung in white. Nope, we both had to be there. As far as I'm concerned two sales could have been lost because of the bullheaded stubborn policy. Probably because he wants to close the sale right then and there. If only one spouse is home, then you can use the "I'll need to check with the wife before I sign" dodge. This is a sign of a high pressure sell type of operation. They know that once they are gone, there is very little likelyhood of a sale. I'd steer clear of this type of operation. I used to work in telemarketing, setting appointments for salesmen to sell those adjustable beds. We were not allowed to set the appointment unless both spouses were home. We said it was to insure that both people sleeping in the bed could learn about it, but it was really just to keep the salesmen from wasting their time. Most legitimate contractors could care less who's home. I've had estimates done for exterior work when nobody was home. They either left the bid in the screen door, or sent it in the mail. I had my irrigation system done this way, and some landscaping work, and rain gutters. Nobody home for any of it. Dave |
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Contractor has to see you AND the wife????
On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 19:12:15 -0400, Trent©
wrote: But, again...all this is different from real estate law. Of course it is all different from real estate law - the job the OP wanted an estimate for has no relationship to the sale, rental or purchase of real property it is for a service! That is about as close as you have gotten to the meat of the subject in any of the artri8cles you have posted in this thread! |