Re: So?
Not a bad little trick. The advert goes up, the contractor charges what he always charges but because the client saw the ad for "below market rates" he assumes he's getting a bargain. Genius.
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Guest repliedRe: So?
I'm not the sad tw@t masquerading on here as a Troll who got humiliated off this board in 2002.
Must try harder sonny. C'mon, let's have your best shot.
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Never underestimate an Agent.
Someone's not quite got their selling skills right regarding rates. Tw@t!
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