Clever one liners to thwart talk down tactics from manipulating customers

Qweaver · March 31, 2006, 08:48:24 AM

I would have handed the plumber a bill for the tow job and the damage he did to my lawn. He should know better! >:(

Murf · March 31, 2006, 08:59:43 AM

Come ta' think of it, I shoulda charged da plumber ta git him back out. :

Oh well, I charge da homeowner enough ta do alla stuff he's too lazy ta do already. ;D

I had to wash my tractor again to, I got it all muddy yankin' him out. :D

Shawn · March 31, 2006, 02:02:03 PM

Sometimes professional people try to take advantage of a situation. Especially if you need it in a hurry, But when having work bid on, I tell the highest bill " I know your tring to make a living, but you don't have to make it all off me!"
Shawn...

beenthere · March 31, 2006, 04:01:53 PM

Shawn
Sometimes the high bidder does the best and most careful job too.

It's high bid because he isn't begging for work, and has all he needs because he is in demand.

The last in-house painter we had will be the one hired for the next job. He was fast, clean, and good! Worth the price to not have to prepare the area for him to paint, clean up after him, and touch up the mistakes.

wiam · March 31, 2006, 11:34:32 PM

I have seen some of the high bidders that must charge that much so they can come back and do it right. :

Will

Shawn · April 01, 2006, 12:03:54 AM

Beenthere,
You have a point, but when 4 plumbers bid around $1200, Name brand plumber (RotoRoter) $2200. You do the happy math!!!

beenthere · April 01, 2006, 12:22:04 AM

wiam and shawn
I hear ya both. Good points too.

Percy · April 01, 2006, 05:43:45 AM

:D :D :D A good one is:
Customer: Can you give me some sort of deal on these boards??

Me: O.K. Today only..2 for the price of three... :D :D

Which reminds me of a joke.....
My ficticious Ukrainian cousin Nick goes to a local miller to buys some lumber.
Nick says "Good after noon. I be looking lor some 4x2s. You havit???"
The miller says with a grin "Yeah. We callen 2x4's but whatever your fancy. We got lots. How long you want them??" asks the miller.
Nick replys " Oh, I'll be needing them for quite a while. Im build a house you know."