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    Woodsy. I have a sneaking suspicion I might know this one. Have PMed you with an address. If it is her run a bloody mile mate. Real fruit loop. I ended up taking follow up debtor action with her. Was good money but she ran hot and cold and wanted things done that I didn't really want to do and when we did it her way she would whinge at the result. Wanted her lawns cut so low it was scalping them. Sounds so much like the one you have. I wonder if it is her.
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    Quote Originally Posted by St George View Post
    When they say they will check with husband you know you've lost it.I've used that line myself but with the wife.
    My quote I was referring to above, actually parted with the line "I'll have to check with my husband as I don't know what we were paying before". I call Bull****! This lady probably tells here husband exactly what time he can withdraw his pay from the ATM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodsy View Post
    I quoted a lady today who told me at least 3 times in the 10 minutes I was there, that she was very fussy. Continued to point out all of the mistakes of the previous guy, a VIP operator. Problems were scalping of the lawn, over edging, different height hedges. She said the main reason for the mow was to control a weed, the name of which I have already forgotten, but I had not heard of it before. The lawn was a couch and didn't even look like it really needed mowing yet.

    The job will probably turn into more work, as the garden is pretty extensive. But I don't think I want to win it, because she has made me nervous in my abilities.

    Anyone interested, it is in the Lockleys area. If your skills are up to it, could be a good earner. PM me for details.
    Mate i would be a bit iffy with this one if you know the vip guy see if she pays as often these sort of people you will mow for them and never recive payment and the list she is using on the other guy will be a list she uses on you as to why she never paid her bill.
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    The job will probably turn into more work, as the garden is pretty extensive. But I don't think I want to win it, because she has made me nervous in my abilities

    Woodsy... be confident in yourself and take on this job. if you quote what you want to get $$ and you can do the job that you are happy with then all you can do is your best..if its not good enough for her then move on But you may just learn something along the way...Dont be afraid to go beyond your Comfort Zone..Good Luck and keep us posted..
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    this is great somebody putting a photo of there job so others can comment on price...

    everyone should do this!

    infact there should be a new section or just keep posting photos here, it is sooo helpfull for everybody
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    Thanks to Bluey, I am quoting this job. As I don't seem to be able to get the price right on the few of these I've done so far, thought I would ask for some professional advice! What do you guys think is would be in the ballpark. Price for slash and drop and price for slash and removal.

    Would you just brushcut it down, or mow it as well?
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    Quote Originally Posted by la huerta View Post
    this is great somebody putting a photo of there job so others can comment on price...

    everyone should do this!

    infact there should be a new section or just keep posting photos here, it is sooo helpfull for everybody
    There is a specific section in the member's area now (has been for a while) where we can discuss prices confidentially.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulG View Post
    There is a specific section in the member's area now (has been for a while) where we can discuss prices confidentially.
    Fair enough. Will have to organise a password. I'll just have a stab at this one, because I need to call her tonight.

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    mate whats the area of the property. That grass is pretty high.
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    Probably around 600 m2.

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    i wanna see if im right i would throw the ride on in there and then mow it up after with a catcher all this for $340

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    I just pm you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greenie View Post
    i wanna see if im right i would throw the ride on in there and then mow it up after with a catcher all this for $340
    So it's best not to discuss pricing here? I'd be lookin way north of that figure!

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    Quote Originally Posted by fairdinkum View Post
    So it's best not to discuss pricing here? I'd be lookin way north of that figure!
    lol, yeah, ALL the customers look on here to see what were saying.

    and jim looks at our forum EVERY day to pick up pointers, lol

    conspiracy theories anyone?

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    Make the whole forum private or leave it open to all.
    Seperate private area is a w@nk.
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