For Free
By Darcy Nemo
@YrNemo (20261)
April 28, 2018 10:28pm CST
Our heater seems to have some simple ignition problem but since the weather has been pleasant enough, we decide not to do a thing about it yet except to get a few quotes via online or by phones.
Some heating and cooling companies have been very interesting. Some demanded our detailed address before giving us a quote. (That tactic was used by the locksmiths we had contacted a few months ago too.)
The latest company I called, the man ended up beating about the bush for about 15 or 20 minutes, before giving me any quote. In that time, I rolled my eyes a few times (a chance to exercise my eyes I guess! 
) listening to his voice going on and on about life and its treachery, and how dishonest other companies could be when they gave their potential customers a lower quote than it should be, only to trick them into paying more later.
He did have a point there of course and I in a sense, appreciated his free tip, but at the same time, I was surprised that asking for a quote could be that complicated.
As it is, his quote is similar to other companies, give or take about $20 from the few hundred dollars they asked. I might (or might not) call this guy, depend on how things turn out. It would be funny if our heater's ignition suddenly worked again by itself...
Have you ever got extra service while asking for a quote like I did? (I got a free philosophy lecture didn't I? 
. I heard that in some Europe countries, some postmen gave stud service for free while delivering posts. Isn't that amazing? (I don't need that of course! 
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) listening to his voice going on and on about life and its treachery, and how dishonest other companies could be when they gave their potential customers a lower quote than it should be, only to trick them into paying more later.
He did have a point there of course and I in a sense, appreciated his free tip, but at the same time, I was surprised that asking for a quote could be that complicated.
As it is, his quote is similar to other companies, give or take about $20 from the few hundred dollars they asked. I might (or might not) call this guy, depend on how things turn out. It would be funny if our heater's ignition suddenly worked again by itself...
Have you ever got extra service while asking for a quote like I did? (I got a free philosophy lecture didn't I? . I heard that in some Europe countries, some postmen gave stud service for free while delivering posts. Isn't that amazing? (I don't need that of course! ))11 people like this
11 responses
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Apr 18
This reminds me of the " milk man" came by
3 people like this
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
29 Apr 18
Well, there are when we call our internet provider and they tell or sorts of things just to avail their products.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
29 Apr 18
@YrNemo hahaha. We call them when there is internet problem because it is really slow. Imagine you are calling for a problem and then they start doing sales talk. I do not if it is to distract us from the slow connection or to make us avail of the whatever products they have. How can we avail of more if the service is really bad. 
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Apr 18
Let's hope the heater starts working again on its own ! I loathe getting quotes. But I will try to make the most out of it by asking a lot of questions - and like an interview, I might base my decision based on the way they answer - but of course the big deal is from the actual quote. I don't appreciate pushiness, scare tactics, let-me-get-on-the-phone-with-my-manager-on-speaker-phone-and-let's-see-if-we-can-work-out-a-deal-right-now, too much me me me talk - it's all for free too, but they are instant turn offs for me.
! I loathe getting quotes. But I will try to make the most out of it by asking a lot of questions - and like an interview, I might base my decision based on the way they answer - but of course the big deal is from the actual quote. I don't appreciate pushiness, scare tactics, let-me-get-on-the-phone-with-my-manager-on-speaker-phone-and-let's-see-if-we-can-work-out-a-deal-right-now, too much me me me talk - it's all for free too, but they are instant turn offs for me.1 person likes this
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Well I guess he was honest 
? But that makes him sound like someone who might not manage his money well - makes you wonder how he must manage his business 
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
29 Apr 18
Wow! Yes, sometimes I get a free lecture lol. Usually not though, thankfully
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@YrNemo (20261)
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16 May 18
@aureliah At my age, I have decided to not bother chasing after new technology. My kids laughed hilariously when they saw those photos of the ground or my feet (I didn't even know that they were there, my children happened to check the camera and photos of those phones...).
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
29 Apr 18
Maybe, but none springs to mind. I hope he does a great job for you!
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@YrNemo (20261)
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29 Apr 18
A lot of money involved for just a service call. I will take my time reading reviews on the internet first.
@Letranknight2015 (51523)
• Philippines
30 Apr 18
I guess they don't know everything, they probably just given a script and thinking you would fall for it.
@YrNemo (20261)
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29 Apr 18
We never know, right? I was told that in jail/prisons, how to open locks without any keys is one course that is offered for free there. (I have been watching too many thrillers I guess!)
