Comments on: Are You a Bad Buyer? http://www.askmrcreditcard.com/creditcardblog/are-you-a-bad-buyer/ Latest Credit Card News, Reviews and Information Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:38:59 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: karla (threadbndr) http://www.askmrcreditcard.com/creditcardblog/are-you-a-bad-buyer/comment-page-1/#comment-53577 karla (threadbndr) Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:07:33 +0000 http://askmrcreditcard.com/creditcardblog/are-you-a-bad-buyer/#comment-53577 Given that I just had to have some plumbing work done, this hit a nerve. I didn't pick the lowest. He didn't show up when he said he would for the estimate and when he did show up, he gave off a strange 'vibe' that made me uncomfortable. I was glad my son is home on leave from the Marine Corps and was there in the house when he came in. The higher end guy didn't want to bid a job as small as mine, but the one that I did choose had a very detailed bid and a professional attitude. He was also the one recommended by a friend who had a good experience as well. You're right, sometimes you get what you pay for. And to feel safe while he was in the house is a good thing, too. I'll pay the extra $75 for that peace of mind and good reputation. Given that I just had to have some plumbing work done, this hit a nerve.

I didn’t pick the lowest. He didn’t show up when he said he would for the estimate and when he did show up, he gave off a strange ‘vibe’ that made me uncomfortable. I was glad my son is home on leave from the Marine Corps and was there in the house when he came in.

The higher end guy didn’t want to bid a job as small as mine, but the one that I did choose had a very detailed bid and a professional attitude. He was also the one recommended by a friend who had a good experience as well.

You’re right, sometimes you get what you pay for. And to feel safe while he was in the house is a good thing, too. I’ll pay the extra $75 for that peace of mind and good reputation.

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