Author Topic: Get it off your chest / whats bothering you (Read 39180 times)

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #400 on:** June 03, 2021, 06:01:37 AM »

The list of people we loan equipment To is very short. But I know if I need a trailer or something of theirs I can make a phone call and go get it. Same rules apply both ways. You break it you fix it.

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stlaser · « **Reply #401 on:** June 03, 2021, 08:32:31 AM »

My buddy and I have a friend whom we use him and his tools / equipment often. We usually upgrade or fix it and pay a tip in beer. It seems to work well, he drops things to help and seems happy, especially after a couple cold ones.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #402 on:** June 03, 2021, 09:42:08 AM »

Quote from: JR on June 02, 2021, 01:19:29 PM

When (rarely) I have borrowed things. I "always" treat them like I own it, return on time and have even done small repairs on them.

If you borrow something, there is a trust there I believe, maybe I'm out dated?

No, you're correct

but

Times have changed. We are more me-centric than ever.

I recall the guy who borrowed my F250 in the Army to move. He replaced just enough fuel to put it back to where it was when I loaned it to him...Pathetic!

Nate · « **Reply #403 on:** June 03, 2021, 10:42:43 AM »

Quote from: Bob Smith on June 03, 2021, 12:07:09 AM

Interesting, I have borrowed trailers before. But the owner always came with it, just cause.

That is exactly what i do, because all of my trailers are too big for 1500 trucks and 99% of drivers have absoutley no idea how to tow them.

Nate · « **Reply #404 on:** June 23, 2021, 09:39:05 PM »

Just sayin.........

KensAuto · « **Reply #405 on:** June 23, 2021, 10:28:43 PM »

^^^ ok Nate, you win!

Nate · « **Reply #406 on:** June 23, 2021, 10:43:32 PM »

Ken, you may be the only one to understand this....lol

Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #407 on:** June 24, 2021, 06:21:59 AM »

Especially the ones with the squat hole instead of a seat.

oklawall · « **Reply #408 on:** June 24, 2021, 08:29:18 AM »

Nate how long can you hold your breath? Can you take care of business and get out before you have to take another one

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Nate · « **Reply #409 on:** June 24, 2021, 09:58:40 AM »

Quote from: Atkinsmatt on June 24, 2021, 06:21:59 AM

Especially the ones with the squat hole instead of a seat.

Quote from: oklawall on June 24, 2021, 08:29:18 AM

Nate how long can you hold your breath? Can you take care of business and get out before you have to take another one

cj7ox · « **Reply #410 on:** June 24, 2021, 04:45:20 PM »

Quote from: Nate on June 23, 2021, 09:39:05 PM

Just sayin.........

Been there, done that. Would rather not repeat it. LOL

Flyin6 · « **Reply #411 on:** June 24, 2021, 09:13:22 PM »

Checked that box...

Nate · « **Reply #412 on:** November 17, 2021, 12:44:11 PM »

I have said it before and I will say it again....

I am so sick and tired of worthless small business's, especially ones that throw around their supposed vet status and can not follow through on their word.

1. I contacted about 12 different local kitchen cabinet companies about getting all of the garbage hinges on my kitchen cabinets replaced with something of quality. every single one of them stated to me that what i was wanting done was beneath them as they only do big money jobs. the 1 company that said sure thing, said they would be out in 2 days. The guy shows up, as hes working we start conversating and find out that he was active army for a while and that we were stationed at the same place at the same time. the funny part of the conversation was when i stated to him that i am tired of chasing companies to give them my hard earned money when they cant even contact me back. he finished his job, we spoke about what my wants/needs were for 3 additional custom cabinets, took measurements and said he would have an estimate for me with in 1 week. 2 weeks later i contact him again and politely inquire if there was a delay with the estimate, and i was told that they had been busy and that it would get sent to me in a few days. well i am now at 1.5 months and no estimate!

2. i contacted a company to come out and give me a quote to have the trees in my yard ringed with christmas lights (thats what wendy wants). the owner cant give me a specific date and says that he will just swing by and take some measurements and pictures. I very clearly stated to him that people do not come to my residence unannounced. so he calls me like 2 weeks later and says that he will be here in 20 minutes. I go out talk to the guy about what is wanted, he takes a few measurements and my email and says that i should have the estimate in my email by monday (he came the previous wednesday). again 2 weeks go by, i contact the guy and get the blah blah blah story about being busy and that he say my estimate request on his desk 2 days ago and just hadnt gotten around to completing it yet but it will be sent by the end of business then next day. 1 month later, i still have no estimate!

i guess its time to be the masshole and start leaving really crappy reviews for these companies....

rant over

KensAuto · « **Reply #413 on:** November 17, 2021, 12:59:51 PM »

You can leave nasty reviews, or...

get off your azz and do it yourself.

Nate · « **Reply #414 on:** November 17, 2021, 01:16:05 PM »

There is that option, but thats not going to happen!

stlaser · « **Reply #415 on:** November 17, 2021, 03:44:06 PM »

No one wants to say no. With that said I don’t know reputable small business that isn’t buried right now. Like months out not weeks. It’s very challenging to put it lightly.

And you’re sounding a bit like a whiner for the record!

Nate · « **Reply #416 on:** November 17, 2021, 04:42:16 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on November 17, 2021, 03:44:06 PM

No one wants to say no. With that said I don’t know reputable small business that isn’t buried right now. Like months out not weeks. It’s very challenging to put it lightly.

And you’re sounding a bit like a whiner for the record!

I totally understand and respect the fact that many small business are swamped, or have shortages of staff. I also understand that its hard for people to say no or turn down work. A customer will respect the business 10x fold if the business would be honest upfront and tell the customer that there will be X amount of wait time.

KensAuto · « **Reply #417 on:** November 17, 2021, 05:26:23 PM »

I agree Nate. I'm losing 2-5 jobs a day right now because they don't want to wait 3 weeks. It hurts to turn them away mostly because I do want to help, and I know they'll end up getting shafted at a box store, and once you turn someone away I take a chance that they won't come back.
..and then there's the ones that schedule, then they get impatient and find another shop and don't call and cancel.
My brother works at a big shop and his boss tells everyone to come in. He knows that once he has the cars, he has the job locked in, as long as it takes. There must be over 50 cars just sitting at that shop at any given time.

Nate · « **Reply #418 on:** September 13, 2022, 02:21:03 PM »

They have now got the financial market in their pockets

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JR · « **Reply #419 on:** September 13, 2022, 07:33:27 PM »

Yeah I have been hearing about that. I understand they are going to say no firearms purchases How can they restrict the purchase of a legal item? You get charged for a service they provide, right?

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #420 on:** September 14, 2022, 09:09:42 AM »

Cash transaction are looking more and more attractive.

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JR · « **Reply #421 on:** September 15, 2022, 08:35:30 PM »

In Kali, gun stores must video transactions now. Last thing I got here was a shotgun and black powder rifle, probably my last here.