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Cowboy builders
cyclonebri1
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Hi, been meaning to post this for ages, but been away for a while.
(No, not at her majesties pleasure;))
I follow all cowboy builder type programmes and much as I greatly sympathise with the typical person featured, but, can you tell me what planet they are on?
If the consumer wasn't featured on cowboy builders it would be on a programme entitled the "UK's most gulliable":A.
So, what am I saying?
I am saying that I've yet to see a single show in which the consumer displayed a reasonable degree of care and diligence.
In all cases they GIVE the builder more money than the value of work or goods they have on site. It cannot go wrong if that were not the case.
Look. I'm the first to trash crap builders but if the general consumer simply doesn't understand what his/her pound buys what's the chance of fair play?
Cowboy builders are in the minority, but I'm guessing poor consumers are around in equal numbers.
From a bloke who has never employed a builder in his life so has no grindable axe
(No, not at her majesties pleasure;))
I follow all cowboy builder type programmes and much as I greatly sympathise with the typical person featured, but, can you tell me what planet they are on?
If the consumer wasn't featured on cowboy builders it would be on a programme entitled the "UK's most gulliable":A.
So, what am I saying?
I am saying that I've yet to see a single show in which the consumer displayed a reasonable degree of care and diligence.
In all cases they GIVE the builder more money than the value of work or goods they have on site. It cannot go wrong if that were not the case.
Look. I'm the first to trash crap builders but if the general consumer simply doesn't understand what his/her pound buys what's the chance of fair play?
Cowboy builders are in the minority, but I'm guessing poor consumers are around in equal numbers.
From a bloke who has never employed a builder in his life so has no grindable axe
I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
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Wouldn't make 'good' tv though, if everyone carried out due diligence and used a bit of common sense.0
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I was wondering exactly the same thing myself. I can't understand why anyone would hand over so much cash in advance.0
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