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Posted by on February 25, 2007, 9:43 pm
> wrote:
>
> >On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:53:50 -0500, BlackHawk96
> >
> >>
>
> >>>>
> >>>> Oh, and if you go to a supply house keep the chitchat away from the
> >>>> fact that you are a home owner, not a service tech. I assume you
> >>>> are. And don't wear a suit and tie unless it's Sunday morning. Most
> >>>> supply houses don't like selling to homeowners but will look the
other
> >>>> way unless you stick it in their face.- Hide quoted text -
> >>>>
> >>>> - Show quoted text -
> >>>
> >>>That's very good advice. Some supply houses will simply refuse to
> >>>sell to non licensed contractors and send obvious homeowners/DIY'ers
> >>>packing. Others will sell to anyone. The bigger the city the better
> >>>your chances.
> >>>
> >>>Go there when the counter isn't busy. (avoid early morning and around
> >>>lunch). If the counter is full of techs. the supply house is less
> >>>likely to sell to a homeowner. It's not like they want to refuse
> >>>business, they just don't want to piss of their loyal customers.
> >>>You'll be seen as a threat to them.
> >>>
> >>>Look like a tech. Don't go there driving your BMW with little Johnny
> >>>on your shoulders wearing a golf shirt. Wear a blue work shirt and
> >>>place a small dial thermometer in the shirt pocket for all to see. A
> >>>small maglight in a holster is also a good disguise. Dirty work hands
> >>>with a few scars is also a good sign. (maybe play with a cat before
> >>>you go there)
> >>>
> >>>Don't ask for any advice!! Go to their website in advance and get
> >>>their part number and ask for the part by that number. Don't ask
> >>>about the return policy or 30 day satisfaction guarantee. This isn't
> >>>Wal Mart - assume you buy it/you own it.
> >>>
> >>>Try and set up a will call pickup. However they'll likely ask you for
> >>>an account #. Try saying "cash/will call" when you call.
> >>>
> >>>If they get real anal and want you to be a licensed contractor then
> >>>say you're a property maintainance manager. Say you company is
> >>>"_______ Properties"/Cash Will Call.
> >>>
> >>>The best way to deal with a supply house is to fax them an EPA 608
> >>>card and/or contractors license and set up a COD account. Once you
> >>>have an account number your golden.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>Your advice is good too, Bud.
> >>
> >>If your hands are dirty, I think the cat scratches are not necessary,
> >>HAHA.
> >>I have never been turned away at a counter. The problem I've had at
> >>the counter is the issue of price. If I just show up at the counter
> >>with the part I will almost always be offered the "list price". To
> >>avoid that problem I call first to "check stock" on the part,
> >>identifying myself as (my first name) from (my last name) appliance
> >>repairs, and then ask for the "net" price. When I'm asked "Do you have
> >>an account?" I say "No, it's cash." Getting the parts person's name is
> >>critical here, as when I show up at the counter I'm invariably asked
> >>"Who quoted you THAT price?!" So, I better have the name, and the
> >>quoted price of course. Most times I say "Joe (the phone parts guy)
> >>quoted me $56.29 on the phone, while the counter parts guy is looking
> >>up the part. If I'm given the gears here I say "I've already qouted MY
> >>customer a price based on your quote to me." That almost always works
> >>to get the quoted price.
> >>
> >>Sincerely, BlackHawk
> >
> >Yeah, you sure are good at that little trick, BlackHawk. Most all of
> >those counter guys are stupid. They never deal with the likes of your
> >kind. They would never figure that out. They only deal with customers
> >like you on the phone and in person 8 hrs a day, 5 or 6 days a week.
> >Bubba
>
> Thanks for your input, Bubba.
>
> I never meant to insinuate that parts guys are stupid, 'cause they
> aren't. It's just that getting the very best price for most ANYTHING
> is like a game of chess. Hell, all they have to do is ask me for my
> business card, or only sell to buyers who have business accounts, and
> the game's up. Fedex wouldn't play with me at all when I tried to get
> them to pick up a package at my home. They said "Your business address
> has to be listed in the yellow pages, for us to pickup there.".
> Wholesalers of any sort could have similar restrictions, but THEY
> DON'T (even the ones that sell thermostats). So, what am I supposed
> to deduce from that?
>
> Here's another one for you. The next time you get stopped at a
> roadcheck, and you've had a few, hyperventilate with FULL deep
> breathing, and you will clear the air in your lungs of most alcohol.
> Try not to be too obvious. For the blow, take a REALLY deep breath,
> and don't exhale the last little bit, which is the part that has the
> most alcohol in it, and which is the part that the cops will encourage
> you to give them.. Be polite so the cops don't think to take a blood
> sample. If the cops ask you why you are breathing so hard, tell them
> you have asthma. If they ask you if you are on medication, tell them
> "No, it just comes when I get excited.". There is even more to this
> story, but you will have to ask to hear it.
>
> SIncerely, BlackHawk
Sorry again,
Smart people don't drink and drive!!!!!!!!!!!
Every time you open your mouth you made yourself look worse...
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