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A Splendid Day

May 30th, 2013 at 02:39 am

I had coffee with two of my London students today--their idea. It was really nice to see them and catch up. Then lunch with an old friend from grad school. Neither of these was very expensive, and both were very fun.

That $12 and a quick trip for the milk special at the grocery store was about the size of today's spending. I have more folks interested in my books, so I'll sort that out tomorrow.

The only off note of the day was the chimney contractor recommended by a friend in the construction business. I'd e-mailed them asking for a quote. They returned my e-mail saying they could do a free quote in three or so weeks, but if I wanted a quote before then, it would be $125 to QUOTE it. Really? I dismissed them with a pleasant enough--but honestly--a little peeved e-mail. Have any of you heard of that?

Posted in Castles and Hovels | 5 Comments »

5 Responses to “A Splendid Day”

  1. LuckyRobin Says:
    May 30th, 2013 at 04:57 am 1369889851
    1369889851

    Not me. Every quote I've ever gotten has been free. I suppose this was fee to bump you to the head of the line, but it seems like bad business practice to me to charge for a quote.

  2. snafu Says:
    May 30th, 2013 at 06:14 am 1369894472
    1369894472

    Do you use Angies List type service? Is it really reporting by customers or just another buy credentials? Does your BBB offer a list of accredited service providers? I wonder if contractors are in OK getting ready to re-build for the insurance companies due to tornando damage.

  3. My English Castle Says:
    May 30th, 2013 at 12:49 pm 1369918145
    1369918145

    I do use Angie's List--and these contractors had an A rating. But man, it irritated me.

  4. rob62521 Says:
    May 30th, 2013 at 02:30 pm 1369924226
    1369924226

    You are a testimonial that you can have fun going out without spending a fortune!

  5. FrugalTexan75 Says:
    May 30th, 2013 at 03:47 pm 1369928821
    1369928821

    I'd be irritated as well if charged for a "quote!"

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