Here's one for ya

[woodworkingboy]

I've mentioned it a number of times, but you guys can't seem to get the idea.

 

[Reddog]

So the fella is accepting your bid knowing the terms in writing.

So you call him to schedule the work, ask politely if he will be home at that time for payment on completion. Yes your good to go. No ask what time/day works for him.

He starts waffling cancel the job.

 

[cory]

People here would be like, You're giving me a towel? What for? That's gross. Is it dirty? You trying to tell me something? Get off my property!

 

[cory]

Red, that sounds good. I decided I'm going to ask for 1/2 up front cuz he's a new customer, and tell him, truthfully, I can't do it for 2 weeks so if he needs it done sooner then somebody else should do it. If he's ok with that, then we'll do it and try to get the second half soon as we're done. Damn I hope the roof doesn't cave in when we're up there!!

 

[MasterBlaster]

I've mentioned it a number of times, but you guys can't seem to get the idea.

I remember, LOL!

There isn't a household that can't use a little towel.

Ain't THAT the truth!

 

[Reddog]

Amend your bid if he accepts and mail out a new copy.

 

[squisher]

I would gladly accept a towel from Jay. Fair trade for a little neighbourhood disturbance.

 

[brendonv]

Last sketchy house i pre judged the guy delivered me cash and a bottle of wine to go with.

 

[Tucker943]

I think you are judging a book by the cover Cory. Just because he doesn't care about his real estate doesn't mean he doesn't have perfect credit and a spotless reputation of being a man of his word. Sort of like someone judging us because we are tree rats covered in saw dust. The dirty hands and dust on our jeans must mean we are strung out drunks that are behind on child support. You follow? Do the work.

 

[Tucker943]

Personally, I am more afraid of doing business with the guy in the BMW down the street from the guy in the dumpy house.

 

[FJR]

I agree Chris. Any problems I ever have tend to be with the section of upper middle class that think they are wealthier than they really are and live beyond their means.

 

[FireFighterZero]

I dont know. I did not see the house as Cory did. If it set off his radar, must be something to it. Only getting stiffed twice in twenty years is a good indication that Cory's gut is pretty dialed in.

 

[cory]

Oh oh, Jim….jinx jinx jinx

 

[FireFighterZero]

Uhh..I mean what a D bag. He should do the job for sure, not nice to judge people.

 

[Tucker943]

Stiffed twice in 20 some years is a good track record. But don't misjudge someone. House condition is absolutely zero indication of whether or not they pay their dues with people. It's an indication of how much they give a shit about their house, not their word.

 

[FireFighterZero]

Sure it is wrong to judge people by appearances, either personal or property. But often times it is accurate.

I havent got time to trust everyone by their word.

 

[Tucker943]

But in the tree business you have to. It's a constant flow of new people.

 

[cory]

Tuck, I don't disagree with a thing you say. But I guarantee you too would have had second thoughts if you saw this house. As I mentioned earlier, the place was such a wreck I wondered why he would be concerned about a dead tree laying on his roof. Ill get some pics when I do the job.

 

[Tucker943]

Well, you are right. I haven't seen it, so its easy for me to down play it in my mind.

 

[vharrison]

Well if he doesn't pay at least you found a new dump spot.

Hahahaha

 

[flushcut]

What's the tree really worth? You said you bid it to not get it so if he bails are you going to be out much? But then again dude probably has shoe boxes full of cash cuase he ain't spending any on up keep.

 

[rangerdanger]

I agree. Is it a $500 tree you put $1600 on? If it's something like that where you wouldn't be out much at all I'd just do it.


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[CurSedVoyce]

Look up Howard Hughs sometime. About all the money a man could want and totally nutter.

 

[cory]

Probably $1000.00

 

[gf beranek]

sounds like a continuing saga.