[abby2473]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

Well I did it and he just got back to me.
He said the manufacturer got back to him sooner than he expected and
lowered his price down $250.00. OMG I did it. I was shaking as he spoke to
me. I can't believe it. LOL It works

Yay! See, you did it!!!
I'm like you Carol...literally become a nervous jittery wreck! Thank God my DH doesn't mind doing the wheeling and dealing....but I think it's great to take steps, even small steps toward assertiveness.

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Carol, I know what you mean. I generally tell whom ever I am working with --

I am going to have this done and I want your rock bottom price 'cause I don't play games. I am getting prices from other contractors as well. I will go with whom ever I feel has the best overall deal - quality+price.

I like this .... I think I'm going to make this my mantra!!