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Old 10-04-2015, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken View Post
Jim is helpful and does great work. In my case, however, he gouged the price on parts. Charged me $75 for a solenoid valve that I later found at ACE Hardware for $18. Assuming he gets them wholesale, that is a 650% markup.
Assuming you believe he has no other costs associated with the part. But, now that you know next time I also assume you will get the part and fix it yourself.....wait, you didn't know how to do that which is why you called Jim. Guess knowledge should be free right?
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