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Old May 27, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Free estimates

i see this all the time, "FREE ESTIMATES" and it makes me wonder.

in todays competitive world, who in the world pays for an estimate of any kind?
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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you'd be surprised!!!!
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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I guess this means you haven't been to a dentist, doctor, lawyer lately?
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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when people see 'free' they go nuts.

example, if I ran a shop I would advertise like this..

FREE tightening of oil drain plug after full service...


people go nuts
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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i had a window company come out for a "free" estimate they told me if i bought 5 windows or more it would be "free" installation. of course the windows were around $600 a piece. i picked some decent pella ones for $200.what a scam lol
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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It sounds better.
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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After my Oral Surgeon had extracted $4500 from me he gave me a "free" follow up visit and a toothbrush...
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BROTHERDAVE
in todays competitive world, who in the world pays for an estimate of any kind?
Did you ever meet Mattineer.....???
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Camarothatcould
when people see 'free' they go nuts.

example, if I ran a shop I would advertise like this..

FREE tightening of oil drain plug after full service...


people go nuts
Where?!?! Can I get a coupon?!?!?!
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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Go to a dealership and ask for a FREE estimate. They'll throw poo at you and laugh.
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Camarothatcould
when people see 'free' they go nuts...
In the Adam Sandler 'Zohan' movie there were a couple of stores,
one named 'Going Out Of Business' the other, 'Everything Must Go'.
 

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