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Old 10-16-2017, 07:29 PM
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Maybe he didn't really want to do the job, so quoted you high.
Maybe what you wanted him to do, would cost $100 per hr, for a professional. (that may or may not show up)
Maybe the job was too small to bother traveling, for $20.
Get some more bids, if you are not happy with the estimate.