Extortionate Locksmith Charges

shaun_from_Africa

Comms69 wrote: »

I’m not arguing that at all.

I’m saying he can charge whatever he likes for his products and services.

The consumer is free to accept or reject.

But that's not what you stated earlier is it?
In your first post, you clearly stated that the OP was liable for paying the bill and that the locksmith wasn't trying to rip them off:

Comms69 wrote: »

I totally disagree with the sentiment being offered - there is no rip off or scam here.

The OP is an adult and therefore liable for their bills.

Comms69

shaun_from_Africa wrote: »

But that's not what you stated earlier is it?
In your first post, you clearly stated that the OP was liable for paying the bill and that the locksmith wasn't trying to rip them off:

I think you’re misunderstanding ( or deliberately distorting )

The OP agreed to have locks fitted. That was the issue; no-one forced him or her

shaun_from_Africa

Comms69 wrote: »

I think you’re misunderstanding ( or deliberately distorting )

The OP agreed to have locks fitted. That was the issue; no-one forced him or her

I'm not misunderstanding or distorting anything.

Did you or did you not state: "The OP is an adult and therefore liable for their bills"?

Irrespective of agreeing to have the door opened and the new locks fitted, if the OP wasn't made aware of the charges beforehand and if the charge quoted by the locksmith is an unreasonable one then no, the OP is not liable to pay this bill.

Comms69

shaun_from_Africa wrote: »

I'm not misunderstanding or distorting anything.

Did you or did you not state: "The OP is an adult and therefore liable for their bills"?

Irrespective of agreeing to have the door opened and the new locks fitted, if the OP wasn't made aware of the charges beforehand and if the charge quoted by the locksmith is an unreasonable one then no, the OP is not liable to pay this bill.

Yes but that comment doesn’t say what you claim it does..

Lots of ‘ifs’ in your post...