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ALWAYS, ALWAYS negotiate when dealing buying a new car, dealing with tradies (quoting on jobs - concreting etc) and when purchasing at JB Hi-Fi. They have wriggle room. It's just annoying when they do come to the party with a lower price, as I think, well why didn't you just quote that price...

good news. work commences in a fortnight (the timing suited me). he rang me yesterday to confirm a start time etc. he was happy to do this job for "cash" and he slashed the price by $800. now as long as the final product is of high standard, everyone's a winner.

yeah did all that, strange but anyways.

On a positive note, I've had some success via the local paper - anyways I got a guy to come and quote. Measured up everything etc and within 48 hours a quote emailed to me. After seeing the price I fainted, however due to their efficiency, professional etc they will be getting the job...

believe it or not I tried this and I keep getting messages such as "55 businesses were alerted about your job" "9 businesses indicated that they were not able to quote on your job" ok so what about the other 46 ...lol the above numbers varied and I got this message on a daily basis for approx...

most are - but that's not the point here.

And we are pretty quick to pick up on tradies that don't give a shit. All I wanted was a quote with some ideas of what I could do with the garden etc. I don't have any specific ideas other than a low maintainence garden. I am open to ideas. But I am hearing you that customers can also be a...

turn it up mate. it's not rocket science, they don't have a lot of paperwork, it's a bit of time management or giving a shit. I asked for a simple quote, after finally getting this guy to eventually come out (a local guy - found him in the local rag) I got an estimate verbally. I asked if he...

Easily 8k - lawn, crushed rock, garden area etc

I just want to share my recent experience with tradies. Hopefully some others can share theirs and their thoughts. Tradies responses would also be welcome. Recently I have wanted some landscaping done around the house etc. I have contacted a handful of landscapers etc only to find a common...

everyones fave pub meal - the old chicken parma. just wanting everyones thoughts on whether we prefer chips on the side of the plate or under the parma. for me personally, I prefer them on the side of the plate. otherwise I find them soggy and not as enjoyable. just one of my little gripes in...

If only they didn't come in that plastic. They can cut the hell out of you if you aren't careful. :-(

Is she one to refuse to work on her own birthday as well ?