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Maybe, maybe not. The fact that she was willing to still see him likely means that NO one responded to her initially, and knowing masons, that is entirely possible. But my sister lives down in that area, and she (last year) had a retaining wall (250sf+/-) rebuilt, new steps, and all for what I would have expected to pay for materials, plus $1,000.....So does anyone else see the red flags on the OPs end here?
Missing the appointment. Joking about being a drinker. (Not that there is anything wrong with drinking, but don't let that come into play with a potential client.) and then assuming that since "the more they got, the more they want."
This project was a no-go from the start. You unfortunately dropped the ball as soon as it was handed to you.
She only humored you with another visit just to tell you to get bent.
The price is besides the point. The next guy is going to come out on time, bid at $15K, and she's going to hand him a check.
You may have a great reputation, and a long standing family business, but she doesn't see it that way. You blew her off and she did the same to you.
You make valid points.Rockmonster said:Maybe, maybe not. The fact that she was willing to still see him likely means that NO one responded to her initially, and knowing masons, that is entirely possible. But my sister lives down in that area, and she (last year) had a retaining wall (250sf+/-) rebuilt, new steps, and all for what I would have expected to pay for materials, plus $1,000..... And maybe she didn't like him when she met him, that happens as well......so the price was inconsequential.....who knows......
Bs. The pendulum has swung alright. The wealthy are 30% more weslthy than they were before the recession. The middle class is just barely recouping their losses.Certainly not surprising to me......in 2005, she may have just asked "when can you start?".......but the pendulum has swung, and even the wealthiest of the wealthy are looking for deals, and she'll likely find that lower price that's "in her budget....."
I think you gave her a pretty reasonable offer.......shoot, I'll bet her wedding ring cost 3x that.......![]()
I know the area well, I lived 45 minutes north. The the idea she would spitefully drag out a meeting, proposal and everything else just to get even over a missed appointment, is pretty far out there....but there is a chance. Some people are that nuts.Francis I'm from the area. I'm assuming your in southern ct Fairfield area. Your price for the job is not the issue. She must have been sour over your original conversation.
Whoops my memory is off......I was 1:45 north of Stamford.Ya something's off I just thought his price was right. 45 mins north=my house
Wait........did you call BS......and then agree with me? :whistlingBs. The pendulum has swung alright.