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02-13-2009, 06:52 AM
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Pompass Ass
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Funny Post On The DIY Forum
New construction
Sorry, I know this isn't really a DIY question but I need help finding a builder in the Circleville, Ohio area. I'm looking to get a new house built for a "reasonable" price. All of the builders that I have looked at haven't dropped their prices one cent even though gas and a lot of materials have dropped almost 50%. If you are a builder or know of a good one in the area drop me a line. have you guys seen a 50% price reduction in materials? |
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02-13-2009, 07:25 AM
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY Forum
They must be referring to the big sale a Lowe's...
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02-13-2009, 07:42 AM
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY Forum
He must mean gas and copper returning to "normal" prices after doubling in cost over the past year.
I wonder if he returned some of his pay to his employer since everything is cheaper.
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02-13-2009, 07:56 AM
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY Forum
Direct him to one of those "will work for food" ads on craigslist.
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02-13-2009, 08:32 AM
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY Forum
didn't laugh
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02-13-2009, 09:05 AM
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY Forum
Not so funny. Sorta on the other end of the scale
50% my bootox |
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02-13-2009, 10:21 AM
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Does their pay fluctuate with the ecocnomy?? It may fluctuate if you are in sales or something, if you work on commission, but come on. 
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02-13-2009, 10:26 AM
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And I do electrical, too!
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY Forum
I'll be glad to drop my prices 50% if everything I buy for my business drops 50%.......
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02-13-2009, 10:37 AM
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY Forum
Is there any contact info?
I'll build 1/2 a house for him. 
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02-13-2009, 11:10 AM
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY ForumQuote:
Kinda like the $139 carpet your entire house deal at HD! |
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02-13-2009, 11:52 AM
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You did what??
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY Forum They must be related to the prospects in my recent post...
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02-13-2009, 03:28 PM
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I guess I won't be moving back there anytime soon to help this moron. Yeah sure, 50% drop in materials, see that all the time these days. And, most contractors are hurting for work right now, so I suppose this jaboney would expect a 50% reduction in labor charges too, just for the priviledge of working in beautiful downtown Roundtown. |
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02-13-2009, 04:26 PM
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY Forum
Steel roofing is down along with the copper and aluminum. I have a supplier that has it on sale this month painted for 189 LF. Not sure about nails and screws. Haven't really had to buy any. I've been using the left overs in the shop. Even had 3/4 of a big box of flooring staples and now I have 1,100 sq ft of flooring to lay.
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02-13-2009, 06:14 PM
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY Forum
In our area arch. type asphalt shingles this time last year were 53.00 per sq. now they are 82.00 per sq.
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02-13-2009, 08:06 PM
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY Forum
Oh my 50%! If I had a 50% material price drop I would be a rich man right now!
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02-13-2009, 09:47 PM
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY Forum
I have lowered my prices on painting for a limited time ...... times up.
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02-14-2009, 07:37 AM
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You did what??
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY Forum....damn, I couldn't get in touch with you fast enough...when's the next "sale" ? Oh, hell I already missed that one too...drat. 
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY ForumQuote:
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I'm with Modern...sales over.
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02-14-2009, 07:55 AM
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Re: Funny Post On The DIY Forum
BWALLeY,are you serious or just a retard ?
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02-14-2009, 08:00 AM
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I don't know why I went over there, a bunch of hacks over there, 1 guy wants to put stamped concrete over top of the tile in his house. |
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