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Old 02-08-2008, 06:57 PM   #1
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What is the going rate for electrical service on a new construction in Northern Michigan.

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Old 02-08-2008, 07:01 PM   #2
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Probably $400 per hour. That's fair, IMO.
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Old 02-08-2008, 08:19 PM   #3
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It's the same for all houses, across the country, no matter what the size or what the requirements are. I think Earl Scheib will wire any house, any color for 199.99.
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It's the same for all houses, across the country, no matter what the size or what the requirements are. I think Earl Scheib will wire any house, any color for 199.99.
Hmmpht!
Used to be $49.95!
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Old 02-08-2008, 08:26 PM   #5
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I'll bid the job at $39.99 just so I can get the job.
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Old 02-08-2008, 08:30 PM   #6
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I was thinking more like $3995.00, that way I can do one then go golfing while you do your other 99.
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I usually keep buying rounds and shots until I get the job.
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Old 02-08-2008, 10:53 PM   #8
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My friend dinkldorf told me it would be unfair to the customer to charge more than $25 an hour when working in Northern Michigan.
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You sure you want to broadcast dnk is YOUR friend?
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Old 02-08-2008, 11:13 PM   #10
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I know, I deserve a pie in the face for that post.... I am in a bit of a smartass mood today ain't I?
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My friend dinkldorf told me it would be unfair to the customer to charge more than $25 an hour when working in Northern Michigan.
So don't work in Northern Michigan.
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I know, I deserve a pie in the face for that post.... I am in a bit of a smartass mood today ain't I?
sorry mac, that post blew you right past smartass and directly into dumbass territory
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Lol
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Old 02-08-2008, 11:47 PM   #14
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More information please.

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Old 02-09-2008, 12:11 AM   #15
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sorry mac, that post blew you right past smartass and directly into dumbass territory
That one is also going strait into the book, and now at long last we do have enough to publish...
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100 bucks and a case of beer.
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Old 02-16-2008, 10:57 PM   #18
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Funny but true.
Some cash and beer can get quite a bit of work done in Northern MI!
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Funny but true.
Some cash and beer can get quite a bit of work done in Northern MI!
Throw in some cheese and venison sausage with that beer in central Wi and a 2 hour job can take all darn day.
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