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jreedpw

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I normally don't post stuff like this but it just blew my mind. I got a call earlier from a local motel chain wanting all their walkways washed. No problem, I said i'll be there in a couple hours. Showed up, went to the front desk, told them who I was and why I was there and asked for the manager by name. There were 2 people behind the desk and the guy took off in a sprint looking for him, about 45 seconds later a guy came rolling up in his beamer and parked right outside the office in the lane marked no parking, it was the manager. I introduced myself, presented a card and then we went for a walk looking over all the walkways. They were really dirty, a whole lot a gum, no oil that I seen, and a lot of rust from the steel stairs and i-beams supporting the 2nd floor walkway. I was asked 2x if my pressure washer was something I got from Sams club. First time was a fair question i guess but the 2nd time was an insult. For me it would be almost 12 hours with my equipment. Told him I could do it next friday but he wanted it done in the next 2 days. Told him I could do it monday if I was able to switch a couple things around on my schedule.Crunched the numbers and there was a total of over 8000 sq ft. I gave him my price of $1440, 20 cents a square ft. I felt that was more than fair for the amount of chems for the rust/dirt and the time to wash everything. Gave him my price and without a seconds delay I was told that should be a $500 job. I told him he could get a sams club power washer for $249. I know my parting comment probably wasn't the smartest thing to say but seeing the way his employees acted and the way he insulted myself and my business I could do nothing but smile as I walked away. Just had to vent a little. I hate people like that.
 
I wish those ppl would just tell us what price they're willing to pay if they already know its gonna be a stupid number. That way we can at least send them to jimbob from Craigslist and save ourselves the trip

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Should've told him those motel rooms should be $15 a night lol

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