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can an estimate become binding?

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  • ic
    ic Posts: 3,460 Forumite
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    If they haven't fitted it, you can't force them to proceed. If they done the job, then wanted to double the price, it'd be a different matter.

    You've given your credit card details, but have they taken any money off you? If I were you I'd get a refund and go elsewhere.
  • lstar337
    lstar337 Posts: 3,443 Forumite
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    DaftyDuck wrote: »
    I don't think it's fitted yet! :D
    ic wrote: »
    If they haven't fitted it, you can't force them to proceed. If they done the job, then wanted to double the price, it'd be a different matter.
    Lol, think I jumped the gun a bit! :D

    I only thought it had been fitted because, if it hasn't then I don't seen an issue. Just tell them it's too much and go elsewhere.

    You cant expect them to honour an erroneous estimate.:D
  • Biggles
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    I had used carpet right before and had a good experience but will absolutely not accept the new estimate if they were unwilling to budge at all. You'd think they're have at least soften the blow by offering a cursory discount of some kind!!!
    Your initial ploy should be to go in and see him. As he is certain to be embarrassed by his mistake, he my make some kind of offer.

    But look on the bright side - you can now go to a local independent carpet firm, who will give you better service at a better price.
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