Interesting Web Site

copusbuilder · 07-15-2008, 01:21 PM

Mr. Decks out of California. http://www.mrdeck.com/arbors.html

I love what he says at the bottom of the page and a few other locations throughout the site. He shares my attitude with cheap assed people.
He has created his Niche

J F · 07-15-2008, 04:12 PM

Yeah, he's a hoot, the best part is the "comics" section of some of his previous experiences with "troublesome" clients...

http://www.mrdeck.com/critiques.html

J

Bill · 07-15-2008, 04:48 PM

Wow, he means business huh?
If you contract with me to do your design, here's my advice: avoid laying the "poor is me" trip on me. I'll detect that attitude in short order; so if you have a limited budget, please spare me from the opportunity to design something that will never get built the way it was designed.

At 67 years old and 24 years in this business, I'm fed up with all the manipulative demeanors I've encountered over those years. At this stage in my life, I'm not going to tolerate anyone's condescending demeanor, vacuous promises or insincere behavior at any time during the project. And I'll not tolerate being treated like a second class citizen.

If you are honest, forthright and of good moral character, we'll get along. And that's the only kind of customer I will deal with.

copusbuilder · 07-15-2008, 05:24 PM

You have to admit he is upfront

I can really appreciate his thinking...I have something "much softer" on my site.

The guy is older and damn it....he has the right!

Bill · 07-15-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by copusbuilder

You have to admit he is upfront

I can really appreciate his thinking...I have something "much softer" on my site.

The guy is older and damn it....he has the right!

Thats right, dont mess wid us old dudes

bujaly · 07-15-2008, 05:42 PM

DAMN!!! I just spent 30 minutes looking at this guys site. This guy is somethan else..
You know what though?? He has all the proof in the world to back up what he is a sayin...
I like his style..

copusbuilder · 07-15-2008, 05:46 PM

As we get older we get smarter

Yeh, if you read his procedures he isn't taking any shortcuts. Of course he tells you, you are going to pay for it. Not a lot of wasted bids for this guy.

He does do some nice work and has specialized....I hope he gets what he wants.

copusbuilder · 07-15-2008, 05:56 PM

http://www.mrdeck.com/renditions_of_...ordiculous.htm

Hmmm, maybe trying to sell himself a little too much.
Maybe it is making him bitter

Beater82 · 07-15-2008, 06:55 PM

Maybe he's established himself(owns a lot of property that brings in enough income) enough to not have to deal with lowballin', pain in the ass clients and/or he's just to damn old to deal with that B.S.

Hat's off to him

tinner666 · 07-15-2008, 08:24 PM

My kinda guy. I thought of stating pretty much the same thing myself a few times.

copusbuilder · 07-15-2008, 08:39 PM

He's probably wondering why his web site hits are up

Mike Finley · 07-15-2008, 10:06 PM

Been a long time since I saw this again.

Just goes to show you, if you create a product so good you have no competition you can write your own ticket.

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If we accept your project for further review, you will be required to pay a $250 up-front service fee for MR. DECK to visit your location and meet with you on-site to complete the evaluation.

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During the on-site visit, if you wish to proceed, you will prepay a design-work drawing fee, usually in the range of $300 - $500 per structure. Each design drawing is necessary for doing a cost-evaluation because it helps me figure out what it will take to do the project as designed and it provides me the means for deriving the material portion. It's the material costs upon which the labor and shop overhead costs are based.
To do a cost-estimation, a $250 fee is charged per structure. This fee will be applied as a credit against the purchase price if you elect to haveMR. DECK prefabricate the structure and its designated contractor participate in the building of it.

RPortinga · 07-23-2008, 09:46 PM

ya know, he's so big on copyright stuff, but if he took those images for his "Reviews of the Ridiculous" from other websites, he's guilty of copyright infringement himself.

orson · 07-23-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RPortinga

ya know, he's so big on copyright stuff, but if he took those images for his "Reviews of the Ridiculous" from other websites, he's guilty of copyright infringement himself.

I was thinking along the same lines. Of course, he may have contacted the project owners and gotten permission to take his own photos and use them as he pleased, in which case there is no infringement.

Any way you look at it I think it is in poor taste to bash other perfectly legitimate work that just doesn't meet your eleveated standards because you're at the top of your field.

His work looked pretty awsome from the glance I took at it. I didn't look at it very closely as I sometimes have cause to design a pergola myself and don't want to be influenced (or litigated and bankrupted).

**Ed the Roofer** · 07-23-2008, 11:56 PM

I liked the attitude.

He demands respect from his point of view and fees that he deserves to charge in advance.

Great Niche capture.

Ed

asnider · 07-24-2008, 10:05 AM

That's awesome. I wish he lived near me, I would make a hobby out of reporting people to him

dougchips · 07-24-2008, 07:51 PM

He gets my thumbs up. When you are on the top of your game you can be demanding. I would assume that he does not wonder where his next meal is coming from.

I had to leave his site after a couple minutes before I got any ideas.

CaptainAmerica · 07-24-2008, 08:22 PM

His stuff looks hard enough to do, and plenty detailed, but IMO it's Fugly as hell. Waaaay to busy!

Fancy for the sake of it= GAWDY.

07-15-2008, 01:21 PM	#1
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J F View Profile J F You did what?? Send Message Follow Blogs (0) Threads (6,598) Photos (0) Reviews (0) Projects (0) Toolbox (0) View All Activity You did what?? Trade: Carpenter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North of Atlanta Posts: 6,598	Re: Interesting Web Site Yeah, he's a hoot, the best part is the "comics" section of some of his previous experiences with "troublesome" clients... http://www.mrdeck.com/critiques.html J

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copusbuilder View Profile copusbuilder Pro Send Message Follow Blogs (0) Threads (1,358) Photos (0) Reviews (0) Projects (0) Toolbox (0) View All Activity Pro Trade: Builder/Remodeler- Master Electrician Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Crockett Texas Posts: 1,358	Re: Interesting Web Site As we get older we get smarter Yeh, if you read his procedures he isn't taking any shortcuts. Of course he tells you, you are going to pay for it. Not a lot of wasted bids for this guy. He does do some nice work and has specialized....I hope he gets what he wants. __________________ www.copusconstruction.com www.etexasrentals.com www.thelakevoice.com AkA Richard Cranium

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copusbuilder View Profile copusbuilder Pro Send Message Follow Blogs (0) Threads (1,358) Photos (0) Reviews (0) Projects (0) Toolbox (0) View All Activity Pro Trade: Builder/Remodeler- Master Electrician Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Crockett Texas Posts: 1,358	Re: Interesting Web Site http://www.mrdeck.com/renditions_of_...ordiculous.htm Hmmm, maybe trying to sell himself a little too much. Maybe it is making him bitter __________________ www.copusconstruction.com www.etexasrentals.com www.thelakevoice.com AkA Richard Cranium

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Beater82 View Profile Beater82 I am not a hack. Send Message Follow Blogs (0) Threads (34) Photos (0) Reviews (0) Projects (0) Toolbox (0) View All Activity I am not a hack. Trade: California General Contractor/Carpenter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tracy, Ca Posts: 34	Re: Interesting Web Site Maybe he's established himself(owns a lot of property that brings in enough income) enough to not have to deal with lowballin', pain in the ass clients and/or he's just to damn old to deal with that B.S. Hat's off to him

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copusbuilder View Profile copusbuilder Pro Send Message Follow Blogs (0) Threads (1,358) Photos (0) Reviews (0) Projects (0) Toolbox (0) View All Activity Pro Trade: Builder/Remodeler- Master Electrician Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Crockett Texas Posts: 1,358	Re: Interesting Web Site He's probably wondering why his web site hits are up __________________ www.copusconstruction.com www.etexasrentals.com www.thelakevoice.com AkA Richard Cranium

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