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Old 05-13-2009, 08:42 AM   #1
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Craig's List Winner For Today. Any Takers?

http://houston.craigslist.org/lbg/1168278066.html

Rip off multiple layers and install on a steep pitch for $50 a square.

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Old 05-13-2009, 08:48 AM   #2
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Re: Craig's List Winner For Today. Any Takers?

Having my business in the Houston are I will have to get a hold of whoever he finds. I can really increase my profits.
I am not worried about the liability and will also pay in hard cold cash,,,,with the extra money.

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Old 05-13-2009, 10:13 AM   #3
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Re: Craig's List Winner For Today. Any Takers?

I sent him this reply, we'll see if he sends one back!

Are you the contractor doing the sheeting? I can do your roof for you for 2000. Even though as you have already found out the bid is closer to 20000 than 2000. The only thing is that I'm going to have to let my insurance lapse because 2000 is not enough to cover that expense. So in the unlikely event that one of my guys falls off your roof you will have to cover the insurance part and medical bills and if he would sue it would be you that would be the one that is on the line. Also I can not give you any kind of warrenty on the work done. With that little of a profit there is no way I could come back to fix anything. So we have a deal?
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Old 05-13-2009, 11:42 AM   #4
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I sent him this reply, we'll see if he sends one back!

Are you the contractor doing the sheeting? I can do your roof for you for 2000. Even though as you have already found out the bid is closer to 20000 than 2000. The only thing is that I'm going to have to let my insurance lapse because 2000 is not enough to cover that expense. So in the unlikely event that one of my guys falls off your roof you will have to cover the insurance part and medical bills and if he would sue it would be you that would be the one that is on the line. Also I can not give you any kind of warrenty on the work done. With that little of a profit there is no way I could come back to fix anything. So we have a deal?
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Old 05-14-2009, 09:05 AM   #5
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nice one
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Old 05-14-2009, 10:29 AM   #6
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He never replied back. Good thing I wasn't counting on this job to feed my family! This craigslist thing is getting bad. I've read where legit companies flag every post they see that is by some guy off work looking to low ball everyone else.
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Old 05-14-2009, 12:32 PM   #7
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All it takes is 10 flags. So if you have like-minded folks, you can clean up a lot of riff raff real quick.
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Old 05-14-2009, 06:43 PM   #8
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Buyer Beware .. if people want to pay nothing, then that is what they should expect. If you are good at what you do, cheap competition is never a threat. Also, some people really can't afford to have it done right, and just want some half ass job that last for a few years... they are sure they will have more money then. And that is the cycle of being broke.
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Old 05-14-2009, 07:59 PM   #9
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Good thread to share this letter I got today. And I don't even DO hardscaping.

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I need a 12' x 15' patio done in iselin NJ, middlesex county, flat yard, no slope, easy access. need tumbled pavers or red brick is fine, whatever will be lower cost. Need it done WELL. Regular ractangular shape so no fancy work. Getting prices of $950 to $1200, need a good price, do not have much money. i can help out with the work, digging, etc, top soil can be put in other area of my yard so no removal or disposal fees. No Excavators i guess, since we can dig, just couple of shovels, wheelbarrows and so on. I need price that includes labor and material, and keep in mind, i can help with work. Need it done in one day. Can you help?

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Hello,

I need a 12' x 15' patio done in iselin NJ, middlesex county, flat yard, no slope, easy access. need tumbled pavers or red brick is fine, whatever will be lower cost. Need it done WELL. Regular ractangular shape so no fancy work. Getting prices of $950 to $1200, need a good price, do not have much money. i can help out with the work, digging, etc, top soil can be put in other area of my yard so no removal or disposal fees. No Excavators i guess, since we can dig, just couple of shovels, wheelbarrows and so on. I need price that includes labor and material, and keep in mind, i can help with work. Need it done in one day. Can you help?

Brian
This stuff has got to be made up. Unbelievable. If they are like this with a service provider can you only imagine the nightmare they are with their friends? Hey while you are here help me dig a pool by hand, can we put the dirty in the trunk of your car?
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Re: Craig's List Winner For Today. Any Takers?

Sheetrock Crew Needed - $9/sheet (Dallas)

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Crew needed to demo existing sheetrock, insulate, hang, tape, bed and texture. Roughly 150 sheets. Customer will provide all materials including mud, tape, screws, sheetrock, etc. Labor-only rate is $1,350 flat fee. Demo starts on Tuesday. Please respond with name, phone number and number of men in your crew.
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subcontracting bathroom remodel / etc. (southeast houston )

Need best bids two day job two people give me your best bid you will not be able to see but i have done this for a long time so i know what length of time it should take.

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Ceramic Tile Installer Needed (Perkiomenville, PA)

Looking for very reasonable price per hour for a basement tile job. Generally easy, rectangular area. Please reply with experience information and rate per hour. We are OK with this being weekend and/or evening work for someone otherwise employed during the week. Must have verifiable telephone number and address (we'll be checking), and references (we'll be checking). Must be local to Perkiomenville, PA.

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This is about 800 SF of generally unobstructed floor space (two small closets) and the floor is clean level concrete. We are okay with it being a moonlighting job for someone on weekends or evenings. So far, I am getting rates generally in the $20 an hour range, with a cap of $800 to complete the job. I'll be buying all supplies; contractor brings tools.

I am getting a lot of grief from people who think it is worth more to do it. Please, I don't need advice or grief. If you are very local and this could work for you, great. If not, just don't reply. We have a lot of experience with rehabs and contracting work, and we don't need advice. Thanks.


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I have a dead duck in my driveway and have no desire to deal with it myself. If you come to my house and throw it in my garbage can I'll pay. I can even provide a shovel, how about that.
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