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Originally Posted by PaperBagger'14
I used to do a ton of side work before and (I'm not saying this is you) I would filter clients based on phone chats. Having been stiffed before on work, as well as having great difficulty getting money back, I eventually started not taking jobs just based on how the client acted over the phone. If they raised any concern about cost I wouldn't take them.
I know you were asking for a free estimate (and I would always do that), but maybe something was said that was a red flag for the contractor?
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I sent out a request through Homestars which lets you describe your issue (to the best of your ability of course) and then request multiple quotes. The first person wouldn't quote - only on site after the dispatch fee. The second did quote (after I started this thread); the third quoted as well and it was lowest and the guy was obviously a tradesperson and not a receptionist - he was able to talk with me using the language I'd expect. I booked him.
I understand what you're saying tho - I've quoted high to weed out certain clients myself. I have no way to know for sure, but I don't believe that's what this was.