what perks do you get offered

« **on:** April 16, 2008, 11:59:18 pm »

im away for this weekend ( yes another weekend away before any1 says

)

whilst taking to a customer i mentioned where i was off to, a haven site ( mainly as my daughter loves the childrens entertainment ) we stay in a gold 3 bed static caravan ( gold are under 2 years old ) they cost th emost, but they have allways been nice and for a weekend away they are ideal

anyways, this customer says " you dont have to stay in a caravan, come and stay in my hotel "

i clean the windows for his, its a 1 and 1/2 drive for me, but it pays well, its a really smart place, they also serve "afternoon tea" its that type of place

i politely turn him down, and explain its not where we are going, its the entertainment for my daughter

he didnt understand it and i think took offence to me declining his offer

what perks do you get from your customers

« **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2008, 12:16:03 am »

I have been offered payment "in kind" by one customer.

I didnt even ask what that meant, I just said we only accept cash or cheque.

I think she wanted to with a bottle of wine or something. :

« **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2008, 07:08:46 am »

I was given some runner beans out of the customers garden last year. A bottle of red wine but the customer spoilt it by saying someone gave it to them but they don't like red wine.

On the payment in kind question, I started window cleaning with my mate Steve thirty five years ago on Saturdays for spending money. We worked on the South Ruislip Estate and Steve would go "missing" all the time.
Thats what it was like in the seventies, but I am not talking about yummy mummies, oh no, a lot of the women on that estate in those were dog rough.

« **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2008, 07:39:36 am »

yesterday a customer gave me a large collection of frozen food
from asda

( all in date ) I think

« **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2008, 08:40:28 am »

Had dodgy ankle ligaments for a while, one of my custys was a sports masseur, she gave me three massage sessions

did her insides once

« **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2008, 08:42:19 am »

Bottle of baby shampoo.
A few tomatoes in a carrier bag.

Uh, that's it.

« **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:05:07 am »

I've been given a bag of Parsnips !!!! $:-\$

« **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:32:00 am »

Quote from: Matt B. on April 17, 2008, 08:40:28 am

...
did her insides once ...

a coffee-out-of-the-nose moment

« **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:48:04 am »

Ive had a few cans of beer, a few bottle of wine.
A £10 Boots voucher :

I used to clean for a rich couple, i'm talking easily few million for their house. They had an outdoor swimming pool. She told me
"Next time, bring something for a swim" ....

« **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2008, 10:22:51 am »

Two weeks ago one of my customers was doing a clear out of her garden shed, When we started to clean her windows she said " I'm throwing that branch sredder out so if you want it you can take it......

I did ask if it worked cos last year another customer offered me a lawn mower and said it only need a fuse, But it didn't work.

So any way I took the sredder home plugged it in and guess what.... It didn't work

I played about with it and their is a safety bolt on it and you need to bolt it down tight for it to work and hay presto

It worked, About £100 or so they are....

I did get offered a printer list week and a sink waster thinge megig, But never took it.

So my list so far is....

Tree sredder
Lawn mower ( didn't work)
bottles of wine
beer
TV
Coffee table
drawings for an old lady (doodles)
Money
Apples and Pears ( No not stairs ) Fruit

« **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2008, 10:56:41 am »

I got offered discount (not free, alas) van rental the other week..... which is surprisingly useful as I'll be moving in a few months.

« **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2008, 11:09:30 am »

Quote from: Highrise on April 17, 2008, 10:22:51 am

Two weeks ago one of my customers was doing a clear out of her garden shed, When we started to clean her windows she said " I'm throwing that branch sredder out so if you want it you can take it......

I did ask if it worked cos last year another customer offered me a lawn mower and said it only need a fuse, But it didn't work.

So any way I took the sredder home plugged it in and guess what.... It didn't work

I played about with it and their is a safety bolt on it and you need to bolt it down tight for it to work and hay presto

It worked, About £100 or so they are....

I did get offered a printer list week and a sink waster thinge megig, But never took it.

So my list so far is....

Tree sredder
Lawn mower ( didn't work)
bottles of wine
beer
TV
Coffee table
drawings for an old lady (doodles)
Money
Apples and Pears ( No not stairs ) Fruit

cuddly toy

« **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2008, 01:26:44 pm »

so far:
large fish aquarium
free stays in St lucia
free stays in Spain
use of indoor swimming pools
use of driveway for extra van.......now that really is a good one

« **Reply #13 on:** April 17, 2008, 02:14:27 pm »

I hope the taxman doesn't see this thread, all your gifts are taxable, and before you start saying there not, Just ask at any tax office.

« **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2008, 02:20:15 pm »

one of my older customers was a ' mr universe ' 50 years ago .
he has a gym annexe at his house , and gave me some free coaching !
he was a very nice man , and insisted on paying for the window cleaning , and refused payment for his personnel training.

years ago i stayed at a beautifull country cottage for a long weekend , owned by a customer , who also refused any payment.

« **Reply #15 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:09:34 pm »

A customer invited my self and wife to her Ruby wedding anniversary.

This was a huge party 750 guest and cost 3 million for the day.

It was an Indian theme and 3 times bigger than Dave Beckhams.

Roy

« **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2008, 05:38:19 pm »

diary
wine
veg
fitness equipment
2 cases of realy strong lager & beer??

insulation?
had a chance of doing a hotel in mallorca.
was cleaning a suite, when the guy came in and said they had just cooked a two course meal for me

very nice to

mike

« **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2008, 05:43:51 pm »

we clean for a wholesale fish merchant and every 2- 3 cleans get paid in fish at trade price
.........yummy

« **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2008, 05:55:24 pm »

Dinner and breakfast the following day!!

Oh i love my job!

« **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2008, 05:55:39 pm »

the old biddy who totalled the side door on my scudo last week gave me a cauliflower to make up for the £700 odd quids worth of damage she did........so that was ok then :

« **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:04:20 pm »

Quote from: Helen on April 17, 2008, 01:26:44 pm

so far:
large fish aquarium
free stays in St lucia
free stays in Spain
use of indoor swimming pools
use of driveway for extra van.......now that really is a good one

Hi Helen, can i come and work with you

Darren

« **Reply #21 on:** April 17, 2008, 07:10:23 pm »

Quote from: L.J.Thorpe on April 17, 2008, 05:55:39 pm

the old biddy who totalled the side door on my scudo last week gave me a cauliflower to make up for the £700 odd quids worth of damage she did........so that was ok then :

Just trying to work out if I'm allowed to laugh.

« **Reply #22 on:** April 17, 2008, 07:52:51 pm »

two old thermal vests were passed on by the wife of an elderley gentleman who sadly passed away....waste not want not?..........I even took the old F88kers underpants to clean out someone,s gutters!!

« **Reply #23 on:** April 17, 2008, 07:59:00 pm »

Quote from: The Shiner on April 17, 2008, 07:10:23 pm

Quote from: L.J.Thorpe on April 17, 2008, 05:55:39 pm
the old biddy who totalled the side door on my scudo last week gave me a cauliflower to make up for the £700 odd quids worth of damage she did........so that was ok then :

Just trying to work out if I'm allowed to laugh.

feel free mate

iam .....now...almost

« **Reply #24 on:** April 17, 2008, 08:45:02 pm »

Broke a custies gutter. Got the local roofer the sort it. Do his few windows and that squared the deal. Did a new one today and I was dreaming she'd offer payment in kind...

That's my sad life, I'm afraid... a dream

« **Reply #25 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:02:11 pm »

personally i would not accept "gifts" but a friend of mine has had
new fireback,cut and fitted
replacement sealed unit(opaque to clear)
uv unit for pond filter
pond filter
koi carp "sanke" pattern bout 4lb in weight
various other pond fish
microwave(used for some of the tricks on brainiac)
a fire basket and fret
a load of garden stuff(planters,basket things,log roll,etc)
a golf cart battery

assorted veg
assorted fruit
chocs
beer
wine
whisky
an,wild wild women......not :

« **Reply #26 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:27:03 pm »

Free Currie Hmmm always good for a friday night

« **Reply #27 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:44:38 pm »

a bag of walnuts, freshly fallen from the tree,,, yipee do do`s

« **Reply #28 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:45:44 pm »

I always use to get a free full english breakfast cooked for me by a certain individual female employee at a residential home I cleaned. My workmate had to settle for a mug of coffee and a bacon sandwich everytime.

« **Reply #29 on:** April 17, 2008, 10:40:32 pm »

Quote from: Wayne Thomas on April 17, 2008, 09:45:44 pm

I always use to get a free full english breakfast cooked for me by a certain individual female employee at a residential home I cleaned. My workmate had to settle for a mug of coffee and a bacon sandwich everytime.

are you sure she was not just a resident who had found the kitchen keys

« **Reply #30 on:** April 17, 2008, 10:43:54 pm »

Quote from: L.J.Thorpe on April 17, 2008, 10:40:32 pm

Quote from: Wayne Thomas on April 17, 2008, 09:45:44 pm
I always use to get a free full english breakfast cooked for me by a certain individual female employee at a residential home I cleaned. My workmate had to settle for a mug of coffee and a bacon sandwich everytime.
are you sure she was not just a resident who had found the kitchen keys

She was a scouse lass in her late twenties, early thirties, very good looking. I was spoken for otherwise I would have taken her up on her offers.

« **Reply #31 on:** April 17, 2008, 10:50:59 pm »

yeah happens to me all the time too.......i wish
i only ever get this attention from mingers and toothless hags
ah well

« **Reply #32 on:** April 18, 2008, 12:25:58 am »

payment in kind!

sick of it! i opt for the money now. sick of my customas passing me around there friends like some kinda toy.

ive also had a few women customas trying to pair me off with there daughters.

been offerd loads of koi, what is it with us w/c? y do people always think we wat there old fish? cant think of any thing duller than keeping fish!

i clean a local barbers for free and get a free hair cut when ever i want. there a great bunch and in takes all of 30 seconds so i'd prob do it for free still any way.