The Official Status Update Thead: Part 99 - Fight Club

[ghitch75]

I have had to pull equipment in the past. I now require an equipment deposit. Binds the deal.

i get 60% up front....or they get someone else

 

[Snapdragon]

Heard it causes heartburn.

And it gives you the runs.

 

[GregD]

Indeed, I'm on my second 1/2 pot size cup right now. It needs to say "for THOSE kinda mornings"

I've just finished a pot. Trying to get a few things done here so I can get out and enjoy the day before the rain.

 

[Crbn79]

I have had to pull equipment in the past. I now require an equipment deposit. Binds the deal.

Yes, I absolutely hate doing it. This was with the company that manages the Bank owned homes of PNC. They were good until they got 30 days out on jobs. I got stiffed for 3 installs, 2 in Greencastle and 1 in town. Once it hit 90 days and stopped answering my calls I pulled the 1 in town. I'm glad those other 2 were 2 ton Haier units so pulling the Bryant I was only out my Fuel cost and labor.

 

[Crbn79]

i get 60% up front....or they get someone else

That's what I do with customers. I show up with the equipment and I need an equipment payment before it's installed. At least then I can cover my costs and hit them with a lien if the deal tanks.

The deal I got burned on was with a Foreclosure management company. It still ruffles my feathers because I was coming in on bids anywhere from $1,000-1,500 under the competition. And they were no charge/no release systems. You braze, electrical hookups and pressure test with Nitro, then go. (No power on these houses). The profit margin wasn't huge, but I could knock out 3 installs in one day and go home happy.

 

[Crbn79]

Crap, look at the time, off to church, back later.

 

[Birds Away]

 

[ghitch75]

 

[Birds Away]

 

[churchmouse]

That's what I do with customers. I show up with the equipment and I need an equipment payment before it's installed. At least then I can cover my costs and hit them with a lien if the deal tanks.

The deal I got burned on was with a Foreclosure management company. It still ruffles my feathers because I was coming in on bids anywhere from $1,000-1,500 under the competition. And they were no charge/no release systems. You braze, electrical hookups and pressure test with Nitro, then go. (No power on these houses). The profit margin wasn't huge, but I could knock out 3 installs in one day and go home happy.

We work totally off referrals. Some off ingo. If I do not know you or someone I know does not vouch for you I am not getting involved. Keeps my stress level manageable.

 

[ghitch75]

 

[Snapdragon]

We need to keep this guy around for this summer.

 

[SkullDaddy.45]

Afternoon everyone!! Kinda a sad day today, wife is packing most of her clothes to take to Vegas. She leaves tomorrow. It's all starting to hit me now. Looks like in about 3 to 4 weeks my life in indiana will be a memory!! Somebody drop their pants and give me a hug!!

 

[GregD]

Morning Birds

 

[Snapdragon]

Afternoon everyone!! Kinda a sad day today, wife is packing most of her clothes to take to Vegas. She leaves tomorrow. It's all starting to hit me now. Looks like in about 3 to 4 weeks my life in indiana will be a memory!! Somebody drop their pants and give me a hug!!

With only one person pantsless it's just weird.

 

[GregD]

Morning SD

 

[Birds Away]

Afternoon everyone!! Kinda a sad day today, wife is packing most of her clothes to take to Vegas. She leaves tomorrow. It's all starting to hit me now. Looks like in about 3 to 4 weeks my life in indiana will be a memory!! Somebody drop their pants and give me a hug!!

Um, er, Churchmouse, dp, Gman? Where are you guys?

Morning Birds

Morning Greg, how are you?

 

[churchmouse]

Afternoon everyone!! Kinda a sad day today, wife is packing most of her clothes to take to Vegas. She leaves tomorrow. It's all starting to hit me now. Looks like in about 3 to 4 weeks my life in indiana will be a memory!! Somebody drop their pants and give me a hug!!

OK.......Frosty, paging Frosty. Please pick up the ***** pink house phone.

 

[churchmouse]

Um, er, Churchmouse, dp, Gman? Where are you guys?

Morning Greg, how are you?

Coward.....

 

[GregD]

Um, er, Churchmouse, dp, Gman? Where are you guys?

Morning Greg, how are you?

Trying to get things done here so I can meet some friends on the greenway