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Old 10-01-2009, 01:27 AM   #1
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... the highest form of flattery.

I post this ad on Craigslist every month or so:
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Tonight, this shows up:
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/sks/1400671747.html


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Old 10-01-2009, 02:53 AM   #2
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Re: Imitation Is.......

Nice.

I may have to flatter you on the HI craigs list.
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Old 10-01-2009, 06:54 AM   #3
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Looks like you are branching out.

I see a wonderful franchise opportunity.
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Old 10-01-2009, 07:13 AM   #4
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Sadest part....HO's will read it, laugh, prolly even link it via email to their other freinds and the point will never be absorbed......
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Old 10-01-2009, 11:50 AM   #5
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Another one I shall pass along to the masses. Thankx.
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Old 10-01-2009, 09:24 PM   #6
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The plumber says it's $40 bucks less/hr
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Old 10-01-2009, 09:28 PM   #7
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i think they should form a partnership and let the people get the best of both worlds...they could probably be even cheaper with the economies of scale...throw in the cheapest HVAC guy in the world, and they'll get all the work....
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