On 23 Jun 2005 17:37:36 -0700, "jo"
wrote:

How much should it cost for an electrician to add an electrical outlet
about 2 feet away from the electical panel in my basement.
When I called to ask how much it was initially I could have sworn they
said about $90. Then I receive a bill for $160.
The job took about 30 minutes.

Thanks for any help.....


The materials:

plastic blue box: $0.50
receptical: $1.50
nuts: $0.15
Romex #12: $1.00
Cover plate: $1.50

Labor: $50-$100

Prices vary according to location. This is an easy DIY project if you
carefully follow all the steps.

On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 18:38:57 -0400, the opaque Robatoy
spake:

I hope this clears that up, Larry:

http://www.snopes.com/humor/jokes/heresign.htm

I love it!

I visited some friends of mine near St Louis. They live in a
subdivision, tucked away in a semi developed area.
I had printed out the limited directions that Expedia had given me, but
found a major landmark (Krispy Kreme) and found my way from there.
Upon arrival, the host asked: "Did you find it okay?"
I couldn't help myself: "No, I was banging on some random f***kin'
doors and as luck would have it one of them happened to be yours!"
"Here's your sign!"

Man, I like to visit less signy people. Mine ask "Did you have any
trouble finding it after I gave you those detailed instructions?"
I can always say "Nope, not a bit."


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The Thread

If I give you directions and you don't get there, you are a dumb ****.

Hopefully, you will get killed in traffic and reduce the dumb ****
population.

lew

"toller" wrote in message
True; but what abnormal situation could boost the price by $90, but still
let him finish in 20 minutes?

Chrome plated conduit?

The problem with threads like this is we never get all the information.
Maybe he was quoted $95 but was not told that was on top of the $70 service
fee. Or perhaps the guy was just an evil ******* that decided to screw the
customer.

jo wrote:
: How much should it cost for an electrician to add an electrical outlet
: about 2 feet away from the electical panel in my basement.
: When I called to ask how much it was initially I could have sworn they
: said about $90. Then I receive a bill for $160.
: The job took about 30 minutes.


My electrician charges $25 to come to the house, then $45/hour.
Southern AZ. About a third of what you were billed.

-- Andy Barss

On 6/25/2005 10:41 PM Larry Jaques mumbled something about the following:
On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 18:38:57 -0400, the opaque Robatoy
spake:


I hope this clears that up, Larry:

http://www.snopes.com/humor/jokes/heresign.htm


I love it!

I visited some friends of mine near St Louis. They live in a
subdivision, tucked away in a semi developed area.
I had printed out the limited directions that Expedia had given me, but
found a major landmark (Krispy Kreme) and found my way from there.
Upon arrival, the host asked: "Did you find it okay?"
I couldn't help myself: "No, I was banging on some random f***kin'
doors and as luck would have it one of them happened to be yours!"
"Here's your sign!"


Man, I like to visit less signy people. Mine ask "Did you have any
trouble finding it after I gave you those detailed instructions?"
I can always say "Nope, not a bit."

I love the way directions are given out here by the locals.

Go down to where the old Smith barn burnt down 20 years ago, take a
left, go to where the old man and his dog are sitting by the red
pickemup truck and take a right.

--
Odinn
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"Andrew Barss" wrote in message


My electrician charges $25 to come to the house, then $45/hour.
Southern AZ. About a third of what you were billed.

My electrician charged $45 for the whole day. I think you got ripped.

At $6/hr I think you got a deal. Sure he's licensed?

"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
news

"Andrew Barss" wrote in message


My electrician charges $25 to come to the house, then $45/hour.
Southern AZ. About a third of what you were billed.

My electrician charged $45 for the whole day. I think you got ripped.

"charlie" wrote in message

At $6/hr I think you got a deal. Sure he's licensed?


Licensed, insured, work was inspected etc. First class electrician. I know
he made a good living and his truck was brand new, a 1966 Ford.

On 26-Jun-2005, "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote:

My electrician charges $25 to come to the house, then $45/hour.
Southern AZ. About a third of what you were billed.

My electrician charged $45 for the whole day. I think you got ripped.

I don't recall of OP posted her location or not. It's matters hugely.
Here in San Diego North County $160 for anything, even just showing up at
your door and sneering at you, is a deal.
Back in the DC area I had most of the outlets in my house replaced for $145.
That was some years ago though. And this poor guy had to deal w/50 year
old cable that liked to snap when you tried to bend it. (is why i called in
a pro)

OP shouldn't be afraid to call up the company and explain the bill though.
As Doug has pointed out there are a variety of reasons the $90 estimate
could of shot up to $160. OP certainly has the right to insist on having
the discrepancy explained. But you won't find that here on usenet.

ml

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"charlie" wrote in message


At $6/hr I think you got a deal. Sure he's licensed?



Licensed, insured, work was inspected etc. First class electrician. I know
he made a good living and his truck was brand new, a 1966 Ford.

ROTFLMAO!

Good one. You got him!

On Sun, 26 Jun 2005 03:15:27 +0000, Lew Hodgett wrote:

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If I give you directions and you don't get there, you are a dumb ****.

Hopefully, you will get killed in traffic and reduce the dumb ****
population.

lew
Such a sweet man.....Glad you posted yer email addy for the spambots

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In article , "toller" wrote:

Are you saying that an over-the-phone estimate is as accurate as an
on-site quote?


An honest business person would say "I thought is was a normal situation.
This is different for the following reasons and will cost more" That
gives the buyer a chance to decide BEFORE the work is done.
True; but what abnormal situation could boost the price by $90, but still
let him finish in 20 minutes?

Easily could have been 30 minutes (not 20 - read the OP) of actual work
commenced *after* an hour of sitting there waiting for the homeowner to move
the stuff that was blocking access to the panel. :-P

--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

Nobody ever left footprints in the sands of time by sitting on his butt.
And who wants to leave buttprints in the sands of time?

In article . net, Lew Hodgett wrote:
The Thread

If I give you directions and you don't get there, you are a dumb ****.

Hopefully, you will get killed in traffic and reduce the dumb ****
population.

We used to live in a rather sparsely populated rural area, on a dead-end road.
Directions to our house ended with "... turn north, the road dead-ends in 300
yards, we're at the dead-end, it's the only house there."

It's amazing how many people will ask which side of the road it's on, or what
color it is.


--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

Nobody ever left footprints in the sands of time by sitting on his butt.
And who wants to leave buttprints in the sands of time?

"Doug Miller" wrote in message
...
Easily could have been 30 minutes (not 20 - read the OP) of actual work
commenced *after* an hour of sitting there waiting for the homeowner to
move
the stuff that was blocking access to the panel. :-P

Perhaps, but that would be PURE speculation on your part. I think the extra
$70 was for new pants needed because the dog ripped them.
-j