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Originally Posted by ARCHIE  When I started this project I got two bids. I live in a condo so the
windows have to be a certain window and these two contrators
have been putting them in. The window's came out the same however
the door was 600.00 difference in price. I wanted to go with the
same guys who put the window's in but their door was more expensive
but I had to go with them because the other guy with the cheaper door
can't get me white inside like the window's only brown which is the
original color of the grids inside and out. Now with new windows we
can have white inside but brown has to be on the exterior. So I really
had no choice and had to go with the more expensive door. I am sure
it is a much better quality but wanted to try and get the price down.
I'm not good at things like this. I get too embarrased. Thank heavens
it was over the phone because if he could have seen my red face he
would have laughed at me. Well anyhow it worked but I still feel
embarrassed. I applaud any of you who can handle these situations
with ease because it's what men do without a thought. |
Well, I'm not so sure this is all that easy for men, I've known some who would never dream of asking for a lower price, and only learn the art of negotiating when they can easily afford to pay full price. When it becomes more of a game than a necessity, people seem to enjoy it more and are better at it. Contractors are said to give better prices to people they think have money because they are in hopes of future work or referrals. Some women think that sob stories help, but according to things that I've read, contractors, won't give a break in price even if the feel sorry for you, and if they say they feel sorry for you, and will give you a better deal, run the other way.
