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I always send cards to my favoite customers.I use the ones from the AMERICAN legion first.My top money makers, I deliver a bottle of wine.
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10-05-2009, 08:07 PM
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I have no problem doing what Rob does because all big businesses do the same thing. Do you think Sears, Best Buy, Bed Bath and Beyond, or any other of the big companies don't already mark up their products 2-300%?
Of course they do.
A 25% off price is a good value but only because the mark up is "only" 175% of the actual value of the product. Marking up products and services is all a part of doing business. This is one reason why letting the HO buy materials is a no-go for most business owners. Knowing what materials are needed for a particular job is something that's been learned through a lot of sweat and tears. YOU'VE EARNED THE RIGHT TO MARK UP MATERIAL the same way Sears has by delivering the products that YOU WANT TO BUY.
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10-05-2009, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Magnettica
I have no problem doing what Rob does because all big businesses do the same thing. Do you think Sears, Best Buy, Bed Bath and Beyond, or any other of the big companies don't already mark up their products 2-300%?
Of course they do.
A 25% off price is a good value but only because the mark up is "only" 175% of the actual value of the product. Marking up products and services is all a part of doing business. This is one reason why letting the HO buy materials is a no-go for most business owners. Knowing what materials are needed for a particular job is something that's been learned through a lot of sweat and tears. YOU'VE EARNED THE RIGHT TO MARK UP MATERIAL the same way Sears has by delivering the products that YOU WANT TO BUY.
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Marking up your material is not unethical, jacking up your total price and then discounting it is.
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10-05-2009, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mattsilkwood
We used to send out popcorn tins to all of our regular customers, but last year we donated bicycles to toys for tots in thier names and had cards made with pictures of the crew and all the bicycles. That went over really well with everyone.
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That's a GREAT IDEA. 
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10-05-2009, 09:48 PM
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I always send cards to my favoite customers.I use the ones from the AMERICAN legion first.My top money makers, I deliver a bottle of wine.
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Our lawyers said IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS no alcohol, of any kind. Possible lawsuit.
WE send out cards, and gifts to many, plus coffee cups, flash lights, tool kits, calendars, pens and on and on..all with the company logo.
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10-05-2009, 09:52 PM
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Marking up your material is not unethical, jacking up your total price and then discounting it is.
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And what if you happen to know the GC/customer is notorious for instantly trying to chop you down? Is it still unethical to inflate your initial quote, knowing they will scoff at it, then lower it 10% for them so they feel they won? I think not.
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10-05-2009, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by brian john
Our lawyers said IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS no alcohol, of any kind. Possible lawsuit.
WE send out cards, and gifts to many, plus coffee cups, flash lights, tool kits, calendars, pens and on and on..all with the company logo.
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There was a time the supply houses used to give out bottles of Scotch at Christmas
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10-05-2009, 10:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brian john
Our lawyers said IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS no alcohol, of any kind. Possible lawsuit.
WE send out cards, and gifts to many, plus coffee cups, flash lights, tool kits, calendars, pens and on and on..all with the company logo.
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Ugh I wouldnt mind a new flashlight...... 
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10-05-2009, 10:21 PM
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Ugh I wouldnt mind a new flashlight...... |
a new fleshlight ???!!! 
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10-05-2009, 10:27 PM
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Ugh I wouldnt mind a new flashlight...... |
I'll take one also.
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10-05-2009, 10:51 PM
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Just put my flashlight in the toolkit.
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10-06-2009, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Sparkle
And what if you happen to know the GC/customer is notorious for instantly trying to chop you down? Is it still unethical to inflate your initial quote, knowing they will scoff at it, then lower it 10% for them so they feel they won? I think not.
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uhhh, yes it is called being dishonest.Just because we are in a business to make a profit doesnt excuse dishonesty, it is still wrong.
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10-06-2009, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by paul d.
a new fleshlight ???!!! |
good god man, where are you sticking yours? 
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10-06-2009, 08:18 PM
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good god man, where are you sticking yours? |
at my age ( 55 ) i condider myself lucky to be able to stick it anywhere.
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10-06-2009, 11:13 PM
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at my age ( 55 ) i condider myself lucky to be able to stick it anywhere. |
meh, 55 aint that old. That's as old as my ex husband (long story) Besides that, age is irrelevant, immaturity is forever.
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10-06-2009, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Absolutetruthz
uhhh, yes it is called being dishonest.Just because we are in a business to make a profit doesnt excuse dishonesty, it is still wrong.
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Ahh the old Electrician Talk forum,helping electricians realize they are much smarter then the competion since.....2007????
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10-06-2009, 11:56 PM
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Hebrews 9:27 "...It is appointed for man to die once and after that comes judgment."
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10-07-2009, 12:02 AM
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Rat in a Dress
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Hebrews 9:27 "...It is appointed for man to die once and after that comes judgment."
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if you believe in that.
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10-07-2009, 12:06 AM
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if you believe in that.
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Oh no.....the jesus peps are awakening...... 
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10-07-2009, 12:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BCSparkyGirl
if you believe in that.
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You either believe it in this life or you will believe it in the next.
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