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RaggedEdge 06-09-2009 07:24 AM


Originally Posted by Velocity Vector (Post 2881961)
... Ragged I did get you one of those camo hats out of the deal.




Wow!!! I've never had a Ten Thousand Dollar hat, I'm almost afraid to wear it.

DareDevil 06-10-2009 08:06 AM

9600 labor ??? for what ,,,i lost it . Clear me up .

Jigsaw89 06-10-2009 10:08 AM

Sounds like the labor on your trailer was priced out by a Union shop too.


Originally Posted by Velocity Vector (Post 2865301)
Looks like a Union Job


Velocity Vector 06-10-2009 11:56 AM

I don't know why it was so high, they musta called Myco and asked them what a trailer like mine would cost to build. I even furnished all the materials, I can't see it costing that much if they had furnished all the materials. It seems it doesn't matter where you get a boat worked on they hit you hard. I could take it to get a flat fixed and it would cost me $50.00 and the guy ahead of me in a 18 wheeler had a flat fixed and cost him $25.00. It's bull sh!t and I'm about fed-up with it.

DareDevil 06-10-2009 03:07 PM


Originally Posted by Velocity Vector (Post 2885215)
I don't know why it was so high, they musta called Myco and asked them what a trailer like mine would cost to build. I even furnished all the materials, I can't see it costing that much if they had furnished all the materials. It seems it doesn't matter where you get a boat worked on they hit you hard. I could take it to get a flat fixed and it would cost me $50.00 and the guy ahead of me in a 18 wheeler had a flat fixed and cost him $25.00. It's bull sh!t and I'm about fed-up with it.

I would NOT pay that ,,,u need to talk to the guy in charge and go over this....

U can buy a brand new aluminum trailer for that money with driveguard.:angry-smiley-038:

TexomaPowerboater 06-10-2009 03:51 PM

Ditto.

I get angry looking over your bills and I'm not even paying.

RaggedEdge 06-10-2009 08:59 PM

Too late for this project but for future deals I would suggest .....

1) Decide what needs to be done.

2) Write it down / make a list, be specific.

3) Give written info to potential shops / contractors.

4) Make them give back to you a written description of exactly what they are going to do and exactly what each and every part of the project will cost. Period. Do not accept "Well about this much". Should they have a brainstorm that they feel you should consider have that documented and priced as an add on.

5) Agree on the work to be done, only in writing, both sign, then start work. If changes need to be done mid project put those in writing, then proceed, if added time is required due to changes then note that as well.

6) Do not advance any monies, pay in full when completed by the date you have made them write down on the detailed price quote. If progress payments are required, make them only when work has reached agreed points, make sure you have the bigger end of the money stick till all work is done. This keeps them behind the money and motivated to finish the work on time.

Going about things in this manner will sort out the chit heads that are apt to screw you, will spend more time trying to justify why they need more money, and sandbag your azz till the cows come home, not do what you really wanted, and never have it done when they said they would. Only a real organized and well qualified shop will ever agree to this method of doing biz. They are the one you want, might look like a little more money to start but in the long run will be the right place to go.

Unless of course you are dealing with someone like me! Who wouldn't screw you no matter what! :D

DareDevil 06-10-2009 09:08 PM

Only a real organized and well qualified shop will ever agree to this method of doing biz. They are the one you want, might look like a little more money to start but in the long run will be the right place to go.

Unless of course you are dealing with someone like me! Who wouldn't screw you no matter what! :D[/QUOTE]



:party-smiley-004::lolhit::kiss:

TxHawk 06-10-2009 09:58 PM


Originally Posted by RaggedEdge (Post 2885607)
Too late for this project but for future deals I would suggest .....

1) Decide what needs to be done.

2) Write it down / make a list, be specific.

3) Give written info to potential shops / contractors.

4) Make them give back to you a written description of exactly what they are going to do and exactly what each and every part of the project will cost. Period. Do not accept "Well about this much". Should they have a brainstorm that they feel you should consider have that documented and priced as an add on.

5) Agree on the work to be done, only in writing, both sign, then start work. If changes need to be done mid project put those in writing, then proceed, if added time is required due to changes then note that as well.

6) Do not advance any monies, pay in full when completed by the date you have made them write down on the detailed price quote. If progress payments are required, make them only when work has reached agreed points, make sure you have the bigger end of the money stick till all work is done. This keeps them behind the money and motivated to finish the work on time.

Going about things in this manner will sort out the chit heads that are apt to screw you, will spend more time trying to justify why they need more money, and sandbag your azz till the cows come home, not do what you really wanted, and never have it done when they said they would. Only a real organized and well qualified shop will ever agree to this method of doing biz. They are the one you want, might look like a little more money to start but in the long run will be the right place to go.

Unless of course you are dealing with someone like me! Who wouldn't screw you no matter what! :D

VV would have to buy said shop a new filing cabinet. After all the changes, add on's etc. he came up with, there would be tons of paperwork. I bet he has learned his lesson.

Velocity Vector 06-10-2009 11:00 PM

Well I'll give them this, they did just what I asked, did it very well and in a timely manner. I had a 20 ton crane tied up for at least a week, I did make changes / add on's, but not like they had to do anything twice. They used a CNC machine to cut out the tail light holes. All the welding was aluminum. To order a Myco like it would be over what I have in this one. I'll do better next time. Oh and I about forgot the owner of the shop wants a ride....


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