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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: colley614 on November 18, 2009, 11:38:49 pm
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Hi Guys,
I just wondered if there are any canvassing companies that have been used that come recommended?
I've heard a lot of bad news with these companies but never found any that come recommended. I have used roundbuilders in the past but they aren't responding to my emails so I just wondered are there any other canvassing companies that have done a good jobs for any of the guys on here?
Thanks.
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iv used gd rounduilders this week. for 1 day and the work was well priced and made first clean yesterday so fare so good .your best bet is to give him a call and have a chat on the phone.
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Brilliant mate, Where about's are they based? What sort of prices did you have to pay?
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gd roundbuilders seem to be building up a good reputation will be trying them out for a day in the next few weeks
spoke to the guy on the phone he sets you up for say £150.00 worth of work charges £ 300.00 plus travel costs around £30.00. For example he will come to your area on say a Friday and canvass a days work ready for you to clean on the Monday.
If your happy with the first batch of houses then simply give him a call to come up and repeat the process he seems to know how to price the jobs.
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knottingham
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price off jobs he did for me was all 9-13.and only got 1 rong but the rest was spot on
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and to top it off first 1 i did the lady was out and her dad was opening up the bk so i could clean round the bk. that inpressed with clean they asked me 2do theres.
happy days.
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Really glad to hear that one of these companies is getting good press! I've always like the idea of canvassing companies and I'd love to start using one on a regular basis.
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have been toying with the idea of using gd roundbuilders too, so glad to hear a good report about them! Think I will book them in for a day next week! Do you know if they work in the evenings?
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Anyone got some contact details for this guy? Is his name george?
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george@gdrb.co.uk
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Thanks mate
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have been toying with the idea of using gd roundbuilders too, so glad to hear a good report about them! Think I will book them in for a day next week! Do you know if they work in the evenings?
yes its about 3-8 they work
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have been toying with the idea of using gd roundbuilders too, so glad to hear a good report about them! Think I will book them in for a day next week! Do you know if they work in the evenings?
yes its about 3-8 they work
Cheers fella, So they did a good job for you then?
Tony
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Hi George,
Can you give me a rough guide to how much you charge please? Do you have people working with you or do you do it alone?
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u took your time adding to this chat
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gd hope u got plenty off calls
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you weren't down south were you george I had a canvasser knock my door tonight ...
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was quite funny really... my missus answered the door with my van and ladders parked in the drive ::)
glad to hear you're doing well George. Do you still find picking up work alright at this time of year?
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How do you work it if people askyou to do a few days for them?
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That sounds fair enough to me mate. I'll be in touch within the next few weeks mate. Do you have a website?
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What has happened with door knockers? Paul base. Are they still about?
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www.gdrb.co.uk
I usually book up a week or so in advance so try to give me as much notice as you can
first rule here people is he doesn't have a landline or address on his website ::) ???
who would you give out a bundle of cash to someone they don't know or can get hold of?
So many people have been led down the garden path with canvassing companys i think it would be wise to at least know who your dealing with before handing over any money!!
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I have been down the road of people building business for me,paul bass and his team were one of them,another from kent...dont waste your money is my honest answer.
Ok there will be some who get a good deal from them,but i have a list here in front of me of people who used various canvassing companies and have been,well in effect ripped off.
I do not know anything about GDroundbuilder,but as previously stated why no landline,why no business address details.This is how to attract negative comments,no matter that you seem to have done a good job for those few on here that praise your efforts,it is very worrying that people would use the services of anybody that cannot/will not divulge contact details.
So come on GDroundbuilders,you say you have worked hard at building good customers relations,well how about going the whole hogg and giving out contact details (preferably on your website),that way you have satisfied new potential customers and sceptics like myself who have felt the wrong side of the canvassing business.
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life is about risk.
i used gdroundbuilders after they was recomended on this site.
iv used them once and the results have being good so iv booked them again for a day in december.surley best to go for people being recomened than to just pik a number out off the phone book.
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I remember once working with a canvassing company. The canvassers got some work for a window cleaner, but the window cleaner never paid them. So the canvassers went round to some of the customers and explained that they had been cheated, by the window cleaner. And could they not let the window cleaner clean their windows. ( I think asking to much, but they tried it).
Anyway. They asked me to clean the houses they got back.
I cleaned three of them. The first one said I cheated him, because he as a window cleaner already ???.
The second one refused to pay me. :o Saying I was cheating business out of their window cleaner.
The third one, after talking to the customer about how the canvasser had been cheated by the window cleaner not paying. (which the canvasser already should of explained). Then asking the canvasser to call the customer again to explain again. Which he did not.
Any way, to cut a long storey short, It turns out in the end, that the canvasser had given me the wrong address to start off with. The house had not even been canvassed by them. It was done by a different window cleaner all together. Making me feel like a right tosspot.
I still cannot believe they tried to de-canvass a round. Their maybe bad canvassing companies out their. But their are some bad window cleaners out there too.
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George,I think you will find that when selling goods or services online you fall under the distance selling regulations which state that you must provide on your website of your name and address,goods and/or services provided along with a host of other details.
So you can see that webistes that give full details provide a much safer experiance for the consumer,whether selling goods or services is not the point,it is if after the job has been done the consumer can get directly in touch is the important issue.
I have dealt,as previously stated with a couple of canvassing companies that appeared to do the job well...but unfortunatly this was not the case,causing misery for me and a lot of sceptisim as well.
Good luck with your business,i truely mean that,but the more open you are with your details the more you will be trusted by prospective customers,after all if you are running a professional business then what is the problem with providing professional details?
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But surely the fact that I have been doing this for months means its very unlikely that I am going to suddenly turn into a rip off merchant???
the best con artist will always gain the trust of the victim until they can take what they want ;)
why not just put your address and a landline on your website then it will show you are more trustworthy than your sounding right now ::)
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Oh and I have one guy that works for me so we hit anywhere between £125 and £175 in a day, its all guaranteed so there is no risk to you
do you cover Cambridgeshire ? if you do I will give you a stab at the pie as a trial
Ian
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George i can understand what you are saying,but there are many wc's out there who are threatened by other wc's and it is all blab mate.
You have kind of moved the goal posts now to make others feel sorry for your predicament,but the point being raised is that it is a legal requirement to give full details...would you buy goods or services from an online company that never gave proper contact details?
Anyway as said before,i do wish you every success.
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I dont want or need my home address online, its that simple...
I have been threatened with violence a few times in this game from rival window cleaners and I am certainly not going to bring it to my front door...
For the people that dont like it I am sorry but its not going to change, all my customers are my references.....
Dean Taberner will stand up for me and he is a part time police man, surely that must make the real people realise I am not a con man!!!
thats a load of nonsense ::) i have had bad experiences with customers but they still know where i trade from
I know a guy that had a bad experience with you from my neck of the woods so some wool pulling sounds like its going on here ::)
how can people be expected to hand over cash to a company they know naff all about! It stinks frankly!!! >:(
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sorry i don't give out my address :-* ;D
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i don't know your in's and out's i can only gage by whats been said.
The problem is so many people on this and other forums have had issues with canvassing companys and have been ripped off somewhere along the line
If your straight then you have nothing to hide by being straight and running your business like any other!
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after all that you hide behind a PO box!!!!!
yes mate totally
http://www.clearmagic.co.uk/contact.html
you maybe want to get your eyes tested ;)
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because its a central address for all my payments to go to. I had a problem with my post being diverted a few years ago
this makes sure that never happens in case i ever move
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i've just clicked that and it seems to be the wrong page on that link. thats the payment page
so now your attempts at quizzing me have failed does that mean your gonna be upfront with your business now and stop hiding behind a cloud of smoke
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I dont hide behind anything, I have already said I will give my address to any of my customers.....
Your a joker!! ::)
BUYER BEWARE THEN!!!!!!!!!
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I am happy and comfortable with my position, I am glad you find me funny lol
Its buyer beware in any walk of life but my references with your peers would stand head and shoulders above anyone elses.....
i think all so called canvassing company's should be banned from these forums as so many have lost money it makes my blood boil!
its your business and i guess a fool and his money are easily parted ::)
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no thanks i employ my own
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So why the massive opinion on something that is not relevant to you??
been there, done it bought the T-Shirt
I've spent about 12 grand with canvassing company's in the past. I kind of accepted the way it worked. Until i got my own and realized what a load of poop it really was.
My main reason for voicing my concerns is a lot of guys have been ripped off from knocking company's and for a company not list addresses and telephone numbers when cash transactions take place is plain wrong.
I know a guy that lost nearly 3 grand.
i very nearly lost a good 1500 but i was wise to it and never handed over the cash until i got to the bottom of it. my instinct was correct
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Ewan i am fully booked up so its not difficult....
Steve i have worked for many window cleaners so to come out and slate my service without knowing me and what I do is totally unfair....
This started out as a positive thread yet is still turned negative by people that dont even know me...
I notice you never retackled the concept situation lol, you just ignore the bits that dont fit your arguement.....
it only started because you persist about being hidden in your dealings
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steve cm i think u should shut the fuc? up until u have tryed and tested the company u cant make judgement on any 1 until u have met the people and worked with them.
i have met gd roundbuilders only once and to me they have a living to make therefore they need a good reputation to make a living and need to be trusted. at the end off the day if they was no good i think they would soon be poop on on this site and no 1 would use them.so y not take him up on is offer a try him.until u do shut the fuk up
isnt it funny how people lose there manners after a few beers lol
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its not the point. the point has been said many times over ::)
i'm sure if we were to put a poll up about canvassing companys you will see on the whole there not trustworthy
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ive had plenty of beer :)
i just dont lose it on a cpu screen lol with people ive never met and 99% never will !
i dont see why certain topics people get really upset and need to get personal and say "shut the ..... up etc its unnecessary!
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steve cm has been messed about by many canvasing companies myself included when i ran a canvassing compan(search wcc oon the search), we are all on here as a forum to help eachother with advice etc, people like gd are on here looking for there bait as i used to. He said himself before he has never done window cleaniing in hes life which says it all to me. On the other hand stevecm has been iin the game a long time and has built a business many will only dream about on here. I know who id rather listen too.
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steve cm has been messed about by many canvasing companies myself included when i ran a canvassing compan(search wcc oon the search), we are all on here as a forum to help eachother with advice etc, people like gd are on here looking for there bait as i used to. He said himself before he has never done window cleaniing in hes life which says it all to me. On the other hand stevecm has been iin the game a long time and has built a business many will only dream about on here. I know who id rather listen too.
at least you were true to your word Mick. There's a lot to be said for that. Just had lots of complications in many other areas
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GDroundbuilders I think if you don't want to list your address on your website I think you should ask all the guys who you have done work to give you some testimonials so you can put them on your website. I think you need to understand that a lot of guys have been ripped off from canvassing companies in the past and that reputation is going to be hung round your neck until you prove to the guys that you are indeed somebody who truly believes in what they are doing.
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You still wont comment on the concept situation Steve, I am true to my word...
i'll let simon comment on that. I don't know the ins and outs. I know he wasn't very happy
My gripe that led to all this is any reputable business would have an address on their site. A lot of canvassing companys have done the dirty before and have not given a second thought to the wc they are ripping off. I think you should add it.
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honestly though lads why on earth be a mug and pay a canvasser 2000 for a 1000 of work so what if its guaranteed for 2 months these canvassers arnt thick they know it takes a good 6 months to a year to sort the good from the bad so they will brag that they have a retention rate of 80 percent but after 6 months you could find yourself in a hole,
weather you have used this guy or other canvasing companys out there. How hard is it to put an add on gumtree to find your own and pay just 500 for 1000 of work and not be a mug.
I only say this because thats how these canvasing companys find there staff to help them rip us cleaners off. i was an arse hole i charged 2 cleans and paid the canvassers half a clean and on average earned a monkey a night for myself after the lads were payed. Trust me we are prey for canvassing companies.
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No worries mate. I think your main problem is the reputation that has been left for you to deal with in the first place. I would like to think that there are going to be some canvassing companies that window cleaners can trust. I also think you will get a few window cleaners venting the frustrations with previous companies at you but I feel that with the reputation that you are building yourself at the moment you will be the guy who can kill this stigma
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When I work out what I'm spending at the moment on advertising and I see what canvassing companies charge I would rather pay a canvassing company once a month as it would probably treble the work I get in at the moment pound for pound. I personally wouldn't spend thousands in one go but instead I'd like to pay it over a few months so if it wasn't working out I could cancel or if it worked out well I could keep booked more canvassing.
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muppets that don't like to see fellow wc'ers ripped off
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f your only pulling in 125 to 175 you and your team must be pretty rubish. And i gave up canvassing and am being honest for the shiners. At least you agree its ripping people off. Justify how you qualiify to earn 400 a night working 2 maybe 3 hours?. Tell me thats not ripping people off. As i said before you are useing this forum for bait not to advise people or help..just to earn easy pound notes.
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GDroundbuilders I'm just finishing an advertising contract at the moment then I'llbe in touch mate
Steve you have pm mate
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sorry but how dare you try belittleing me. Sorry i forgot you are rubbish and only pull in 125 to 175 a night. What the hell are you a 1 man band traveling round the whole uk for bait lol..wouldnt surprise me only hitting the sort of figures. Anyway im going bed ill leave you preying for your next victims with pound notes to throw away
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sorry but how Very dare you try belittleing me. Sorry i forgot you are rubbish and only pull in 125 to 175 a night. What the hell are you a 1 man band traveling round the whole uk for bait lol..wouldnt surprise me only hitting the sort of figures. Anyway im going bed ill leave you preying for your next victims with pound notes to throw away
Sorry mate I'm a catherine Tate fan ;D
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GDroundbuilders I'm just finishing an advertising contract at the moment then I'llbe in touch mate
Steve you have pm mate
replied fella
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sorry but how Very dare you try belittleing me. Sorry i forgot you are rubbish and only pull in 125 to 175 a night. What the hell are you a 1 man band traveling round the whole uk for bait lol..wouldnt surprise me only hitting the sort of figures. Anyway im going bed ill leave you preying for your next victims with pound notes to throw away
Sorry mate I'm a catherine Tate fan ;D
what a @£$@*^& Liberty!! ;D
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lol.
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advertising contract?? that sounds interesting.....
Not as good as it sounds just signed up to a local mag for a few months to get a discount
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sorry but how dare you try belittleing me. Sorry i forgot you are rubbish and only pull in 125 to 175 a night. What the hell are you a 1 man band traveling round the whole uk for bait lol..wouldnt surprise me only hitting the sort of figures. Anyway im going bed ill leave you preying for your next victims with pound notes to throw away
iv made wat i paid out all ready to gd so how can u say they are preying for there next victim
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lol quick answere to am i happy...errrrm yes. I used my head. Why build up work for others when i could use myself and my 4 guys to build me up a killer rounnd. You see i earn repeat now each month......do you? No you dont.
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if you made your money back i want paying more!!! lol only kidding before you all jump on it lol
Surely that means he'll be ready to use you again soon? ;)
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alredy booked for next month
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sorry but how dare you try belittleing me. Sorry i forgot you are rubbish and only pull in 125 to 175 a night. What the hell are you a 1 man band traveling round the whole uk for bait lol..wouldnt surprise me only hitting the sort of figures. Anyway im going bed ill leave you preying for your next victims with pound notes to throw away
iv made wat i paid out all ready to gd so how can u say they are preying for there next victim
because thats what i did mate. I found many on here who all know who i am. Doesnt it tell you something that i only paid my canvassers half a clean who still earned a 1er a night with me on average. I was simply stateing why pay 3 times more than you need to. Wezzy im not trying to argue. Its like pds..they charge 3.5 cleans for canvassed work. Trust me they see us comeing. Easy targets.
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lol quick answere to am i happy...errrrm yes. I used my head. Why build up work for others when i could use myself and my 4 guys to build me up a killer rounnd. You see i earn repeat now each month......do you? No you dont.
any chance of speeking english
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lol quick answere to am i happy...errrrm yes. I used my head. Why build up work for others when i could use myself and my 4 guys to build me up a killer rounnd. You see i earn repeat now each month......do you? No you dont.
any chance of speeking english
;D
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sorry but how dare you try belittleing me. Sorry i forgot you are rubbish and only pull in 125 to 175 a night. What the hell are you a 1 man band traveling round the whole uk for bait lol..wouldnt surprise me only hitting the sort of figures. Anyway im going bed ill leave you preying for your next victims with pound notes to throw away
iv made wat i paid out all ready to gd so how can u say they are preying for there next victim
who charges 3.5 times
because thats what i did mate. I found many on here who all know who i am. Doesnt it tell you something that i only paid my canvassers half a clean who still earned a 1er a night with me on average. I was simply stateing why pay 3 times more than you need to. Wezzy im not trying to argue. Its like pds..they charge 3.5 cleans for canvassed work. Trust me they see us comeing. Easy targets.
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lol quick answere to am i happy...errrrm yes. I used my head. Why build up work for others when i could use myself and my 4 guys to build me up a killer rounnd. You see i earn repeat now each month......do you? No you dont.
any chance of speeking english
;D
Oh no here comes the grammar debate......(proofs reads his posts) ;D
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lol quick answere to am i happy...errrrm yes. I used my head. Why build up work for others when i could use myself and my 4 guys to build me up a killer rounnd. You see i earn repeat now each month......do you? No you dont.
any chance of speeking english
;D
Oh no here comes the grammar debate......(proofs reads his posts) ;D
i would lose hands down as i type to fast to worry about grammar ;)
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u need to slow down a bit then dont u
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I think I'm on for topic of the year with this thread..... ;D
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u need to slow down a bit then dont u
u r rite ;D ;D
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i wouldn't want to waste my money....
....and were off again ;D
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I would challenge any of you guys who have such a strong opinion of me to try me out.....
Give em a discount ;)
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every time i want to put a comment it tells me new reply has been poste du lot need to slow down a bit
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every time i want to put a comment it tells me new reply has been poste du lot need to slow down a bit
you just need to type faster :)
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every time i want to put a comment it tells me new reply has been poste du lot need to slow down a bit
Its just happened to me while writing this
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i wouldn't want to waste my money....
so bother adding your fuk/// comments then
....and were off again ;D
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is this quick enuffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
no its not
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i wouldn't want to waste my money....
so bother adding your fuk/// comments then
....and were off again ;D
you need to chill me old china
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im mstav. This was the account i used to get canvass work in. Im on iphone which is why many mistakes. I cant be arsed now to post my views. All i was doing was stateing the obvious trying to not get you guys out of pocket paying over the odds for work. How im the bad guy i dont know...
u not not a bad guy .i think people shud be given a chance in life and if they make a good job shud be recommened to others as w/c is built on trust and good workmanship
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types fast.... 1 reply...2 replies
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i wouldn't want to waste my money....
so bother adding your fuk/// comments then
im chilled m8 kids in bed and watching darts hightlights
....and were off again ;D
you need to chill me old china
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they shud have a live chat section it would past the night away
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steve do u not think regular new customers are worth 2 cleans?
of course they are
but there is more to it than that
are the well priced
do they want a wc'er or a quote
do they want a regualr service and not a one off
what is the access like
what is the area like
its to easy for canvassers to sign up people and pull the wool over the wc'ers eyes.
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they shud have a live chat section it would past the night away
i have another site for that but its not old wc'ers that i talk to on there ;D
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Steve
all these issues are real, but are all dealt with. I will work to any pricing structure and they are all booked in for regular cleans. I always sort good access and choose good areas, as the areas are always decided between myself and the window cleaners.....
i understand that's what the problem was with simon
the pricing from what i gather
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best thing todo is try b4 u comment
steve wat ever your name is
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my last canvasser had a problem with pricing. I ended up dropping 75% of the work due to it being priced at £5 a hour even though I explained my pricing structure until I was blue in the face
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Steve
all these issues are real, but are all dealt with. I will work to any pricing structure and they are all booked in for regular cleans. I always sort good access and choose good areas, as the areas are always decided between myself and the window cleaners.....
i understand that's what the problem was with simon
see u dont now do u
the pricing from what i gather
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maybe i'll do that in the new year then. but for now i'm oorrff to bed.
Its been emotional ;)
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Steve
all these issues are real, but are all dealt with. I will work to any pricing structure and they are all booked in for regular cleans. I always sort good access and choose good areas, as the areas are always decided between myself and the window cleaners.....
i understand that's what the problem was with simon
see u dont now do u
the pricing from what i gather
don't I? Ok!!
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maybe i'll do that in the new year then. but for now i'm oorrff to bed.
Its been emotional ;)
Not every night people become senior members with one thread
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Steve
all these issues are real, but are all dealt with. I will work to any pricing structure and they are all booked in for regular cleans. I always sort good access and choose good areas, as the areas are always decided between myself and the window cleaners.....
i understand that's what the problem was with simon
see u dont now do u
the pricing from what i gather
don't I? Ok!!
well spill the beans dont be shy your wife aint
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can we make 10 pages???
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Colly your name address and date of birth are not on your site....... lol
My site needs updating mate
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so my wife ;D
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can we make 10 pages???
can always try, when did you start up mate?
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cum on the power (the darts) chaps
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was only jesting.....
All my site is is the flash image so google see's it as a blank website because it can't read flash
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can we make 10 pages???
can always try, when did you start up mate?
been part time for 5 yrs lost me job in june .so i thought well now or never and started up on me own.as well has w/c i also do driveway cleaning. wat about u
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started Decemeber 2006 closed shop for about six months last year and then started agin in january
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i enjoyit it a lot wish id took the step todo it yrs ago.
as i could off had a round worth over 1600 a month wen my mates dad retired but i didnt.
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GDroundbuilders What I was thinking was to give you a trial early next year and then booking you a day on a regular absis if everything goes well. How does that sound?
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if unsure take it a step at a time
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i enjoyit it a lot wish id took the step todo it yrs ago.
as i could off had a round worth over 1600 a month wen my mates dad retired but i didnt.
I built up about £1500 a month inwork then dumped it to sub from a local cleaning firm. Then found myself picking up £150 a day per man until they went quiet and dumped me with 2 lads wages to pay
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cant finnish yet only on page 9.
weres all the muppets gone
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what area u in then???
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cant finnish yet only on page 9.
weres all the muppets gone
To be fair mate Steve is a good bloke to know. He has a pretty big firm and knows his stuff
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I'm on the Wirral mate. Its on my profile ;)
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he might but no need to slate sum1 he doesnt know tho
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I'm on the Wirral mate. Its on my profile ;)
sorry i didnt look at it
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I think its just a case of he's seen a lot of lads ripped off by canvassers so he'll be on the defensive incase it happens again
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well we have made 9 pages i think it might be time to nock it on the head.
just give gd a go. only 1 day and then take it from there.
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GDroundbuilders what the biggest round you've built for someone and in what timescale?
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i would never of used gd if it wasnt for this forum.and w/c recommending him.
if u ask about a pole and people say yes its great u buy it so wat is the difference.
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i would never of used gd if it wasnt for this forum.and w/c recommending him.
if u ask about a pole and people say yes its great u buy it so wat is the difference.
I think its the bad press people have created for these guys. But as you can tell frommy posts I'm all for giving some of these guys a chance
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thats wat i tell my miss'es u dont know till u try it
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Its a part of life really
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well im off to bed good night to u all.
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was just wondering how fast you can build rounds thats all
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when are you coming to Blackpool to see Bee Kleen will meet up with you to book a days work
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GDroundbuilder you still haven't grasped it have you?
As a wc when i look for new customers i have monitored that the majority have responded better to advertising that shows permanent contact details ie. home/business address,email address and landline telephone number.
I have also gone down the route in the past of a leaflet with just a mobile number...vastly differant results....why
Simple really isn't it....not rocket science,just common sense.
If you wish to build your reputation on forums like this,which is obviously a good place for you to do it,you must take the knocks from people who have seen and been ripped off by less than scrupulous companies portraying to do professional canvassing.
We have been there and done it,a few times now,and unless i(and many others i am sure) can see that a company is totally up front and honest about basic business details then i would give a wide bearth to them.
I am sure you dont need people like me anyway,and as said i hope you are successful in your business because that will benefit other wc's,but you will allways be gunned down on open forums from people who have had bad experiances.Remember we can offer just as much advice why not to use a canvassing company as you may be able to offer advice as to why they should use you.
Of course this could all be shot down in flames if i log onto your website and now see full contact details as required.
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Ive just missed motd re-run reading this thread,
Its quality,
The thing i found with george and when ive door knocked myself is that when cavvassing there are many people who say they dont need you, you then pass a card on and wish them a good day.
What happens then is you clean in their area and soon after that the people who have previously said no eye you as a decent cleaner and come out to ask you to clean theirs.
What im saying is these canvassing companies are doing much more than just getting you the work, they are infact knocking on 100s and 100s of doors and promoting your company FREE OF CHARGE and only charging you for the work they get on the day. NOT they work you pick up after.
Thats something for all the doubters to think about.
Anyway, off to clean now believe it or not...ive got 3 lidls to do befor this afternoons beerfest :P
Dean
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I think the poll is starting to speak for itself.
I never wanted to 'slate' anyone as its been said. But as previously said about basic contact details. You want to portray yourself as a reputable company in a line of business that has been iffy for a lot of others then you need to put your cards on the table.
Until then put up or shut up.
And wezzy lets get of the subjects of wives cause i just off yours. ;D
ahhh the olds one are the best! 8)
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So which ones do we recommend then boys? ;D
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GDroundbuilders are highly recommended ;)
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I really recommend Gemma at roundbuilders she's got me some cracking work
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Just wondering guys would you be more willing to use a doorknocking service if they were in the fed?
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I think the poll is starting to speak for itself.
I never wanted to 'slate' anyone as its been said. But as previously said about basic contact details. You want to portray yourself as a reputable company in a line of business that has been iffy for a lot of others then you need to put your cards on the table.
Until then put up or shut up.
And wezzy lets get of the subjects of wives cause i just off yours. ;D
u must be god then bcouse she died last yr
ahhh the olds one are the best! 8)
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I think the poll is starting to speak for itself.
I never wanted to 'slate' anyone as its been said. But as previously said about basic contact details. You want to portray yourself as a reputable company in a line of business that has been iffy for a lot of others then you need to put your cards on the table.
Until then put up or shut up.
And wezzy lets get of the subjects of wives cause i just off yours. ;D
u must be god then bcouse she died last yr
ahhh the olds one are the best! 8)
i have been called that a few times in my life yes! ;)
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we made 10 pages then
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I have already stated that I wont put my home address on my website so thats not going to happen, I will happily speak to anyone on the phone and give them my details....
I am also very traceable from my website and mobile number by the police.....
What you sceptics fail to recognise is that one of my biggest supporters on here is a policeman, do you think he would back me up if he had the slightest doubt????
most coppers are bent anyways. what does that tell ya!
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bent how steve?! lol
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do all roundbuilders provide invoices?
why do they not answer phones or return calls?
why do they have a couple of different mobiles?
do they replace you work that isn't as stated, such as 4 weekly, accessible etc etc?
do they work to your guidelines or theirs? after all, YOU are employing them...
we are all big enough and ugly enough to make our own decisions, i made a mistake in trying to use roundbuilders, fortunately i didn't spend a huge amount of money in the end, but in my experience, i tried to contact 6 "roundbuilders", 2 of which contacted me back eventually, 1 of which said he doesn't work with people he doesn't like, yet claims he went out and tried to get some work, yet my minimum £10 was too expensive...so, which is it?! lol. maybe mk was too hard as its saturated with w/c's. the other roundbuilder, well, came, did some work, lied to me, got me crap quality work, and well, thats that!
make your own minds up, but don't complain when you get burnt...i complained when i got burnt lol, so dont bother, youve been warned :D
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bent how steve?! lol
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do all roundbuilders provide invoices?
why do they not answer phones or return calls?
why do they have a couple of different mobiles?
do they replace you work that isn't as stated, such as 4 weekly, accessible etc etc?
do they work to your guidelines or theirs? after all, YOU are employing them...
we are all big enough and ugly enough to make our own decisions, i made a mistake in trying to use roundbuilders, fortunately i didn't spend a huge amount of money in the end, but in my experience, i tried to contact 6 "roundbuilders", 2 of which contacted me back eventually, 1 of which said he doesn't work with people he doesn't like, yet claims he went out and tried to get some work, yet my minimum £10 was too expensive...so, which is it?! lol. maybe mk was too hard as its saturated with w/c's. the other roundbuilder, well, came, did some work, lied to me, got me crap quality work, and well, thats that!
make your own minds up, but don't complain when you get burnt...i complained when i got burnt lol, so dont bother, youve been warned :D
not your kind of bent! ;D
i mean not trustworthy ;)
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hi do you cover medway by maidstone mate?if you do how can i get hold of you and how soon can you start??
joe
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This post is over, ha made you look ;D
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On a more constructive note. GDroundbuilders will travel to your location and canvass work for you. I think his prices are quite competitive and his reputation is growing fast on this site. ;D
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great. well i only want 200 a week extra. not sure how much that will cost.but at the mo who cares i just need the work.just got my old man to get finance on a car for me the new focus RS and need to pay him £400 a month so im desperate in need of more work.i have 3 grand to use so hope that coveres it if not im stuffed
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New focus rs ;D
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New focus rs ;D
and he got his daddy to get it! ;D ;D ;D
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Right I'm phoning my Dad....
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My Mummy buys mine ;D
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My Dad told me why to go in no uncertain terms! :'(
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anyway is gd on yet?
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replied maTE
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Have you done much this week so far GDroundbuilders?
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Was actually thinking before if you guys go out in the rain or not. Obviously not.
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Steve CM
are you the window cleaner in milton keynes who dont clean council houses because you say they dont pay lol
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how does your trial day work GDroundbuilder?
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give me a trail lol
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what you get between 125 and 175 customers from 5 hours canvassing?
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how much? does it come free if i have a trial? ;D
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how much? does it come free if i have a trial? ;D
You are doing OK so far Chopsie, crack on mate, but if you get stuck GD does get good feedback on here.
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I will cozy,cheers mate.GD i will have that tank off you,where abouts in notts are you?
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I am only in Derby.
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bloody hell thats handy.yeh i will get a van sorted and come and fetch it cheers.yeh it was me who e-mailed the other day.he can canvass littleover for me for a discount then!!
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Will it fit in an estate car?If not it will have to be when i get a van,am going to the auctions tomorrow but not guaranteeing i will buy a van then!
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no problem,how do you want paying?
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ok send me you details chopsie@talktalk.net
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free trail please
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should be in your account now
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will do.I would not of had time to sort it out tomorrow,off to auctions first thing then laying concrete in the afternoon.Gave a wet day so thought would make money somehow!!
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This threads really worked out for you then GD? Have you had any calls or emails because of it?
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Just how much do they charge for advertising on this site?
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To be far mate its not as if he started this thread. It was me asking for recommendations.
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I am sure Dean will appreciate being called dodgy....
Steve,
Dont tell me you were there saturday night too ;) ;) ;)
;D ;D ;D
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I always get loads of responses from threads like this one, so cheers colly and anytime you feel like starting another please feel free lol.....
Remember this is probably a good opportunity to build your reputation up more! ;)
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I am sure Dean will appreciate being called dodgy....
Steve,
Dont tell me you were there saturday night too ;) ;) ;)
;D ;D ;D
my cousin and uncle are coppers so i know what goes on ;)
i would of been there saturday night if the invite were there ;D
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GDroundbuilders, when are you booked up until?
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I dont book up for weeks in advance as peoples plans change, but I do have a regular group of cleaners that I work for, I am only looking for one or two more cleaners over the winter months so if anyone is SERIOUS about building their business drop me a line......
I say serious as had a few people mess me around this week.....
I was expecting a phone call from you on Monday as per your email last Sunday, even tried to call you Monday afternoon on the mobile number from your website but couldn't leave a message
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Gb Roundbuilder
1)Do you cover the north west?
2)Would you accept payment after round is cleaned once?
3)How much do you charge?
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Im new to cleaning so how much work could you guarantee to pick up?
What if the customer cancels before i do the first clean?
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just don't ask for an address or landline number! ;D
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I think id be looking at fortnightly also to build my days up more
Which do you canvass - Fortnightly or Monthly?
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just don't ask for an address or landline number! ;D
u at it again ;D ;D
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just don't ask for an address or landline number! ;D
u at it again ;D ;D
you ever seen superman and clarke kent in the same place before?
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We normally get between £125 and £175 in a day, if a customer cancels before the first clean I will replace it, if its before the second clean I will replace half the value.
Sorry for another question....
When you say replace do you mean refund or canvass another house?
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just don't ask for an address or landline number! ;D
u at it again ;D ;D
no just di"" heads ;D ;D :P :P
you ever seen superman and clarke kent in the same place before?
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Whats your email and number il keep you in mind for the new year................
Is it only domestics that you canvass?
Id also be interested in commercial work if you do it
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you seem to have a nice mouth on you. is it Wezzy or GD i can't be sure i know who i'm talking to ;)
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Gd on the first part of your email addy wezzy. i think i'm smelling a rat ;D
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easy to shout your mouth off on an alias isn't it george.
Shady shady dealings going on here ::)
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any chance off speaking english my friend
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i have seen so many things go on that i smell a rat.
Gd in wezzys email addy
your gd round builders
soon as i make a comment wezzy is just behind you george.
I'm no mrs marple ;D but i do smell a rat!
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Email/Number ?
Do you do commercial?
Whats a trial day?
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i have seen so many things go on that i smell a rat.
Gd in wezzys email addy
your gd round builders
soon as i make a comment wezzy is just behind you george.
I'm no mrs marple ;D but i do smell a rat!
problem is he lives about 40 miles from me and the email stands for gaz & daz any other questions u wish to ask me about my email pls feel free to ask sorry shud also say if u google window cleaners in walsall u might just find me there
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isit just satday nights they let him out
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Cant believe this thread is still going on like this :-\
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just looks odd and i've seen it time and time again. I'll leave it now and not say no more about it (unless someone decides to try and abuse me ::)). But i still go by my own instinct and this stinks!
I HOPE FOR THE SAKE OF ALL THE GOOD HARD WORKING LADS OUT THERE YOU WORK OUT FOR THEM.
9 times out of 10 canvassing company's don't!
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;D ;D ;D ;D ??? ??? ???
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i have a grip mate!
like i say i hope i'm wrong and your great for all the guys on here. I tend to think i will at some point be reading some story the same as all the other companys that have come on here saying how great they are. ::)
Time will tell
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u not googled it yet then
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u not googled it yet then
im off to bed gd night whoops sorry goodnight
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G & D Washaway - more info »
128 Friezland Lane,Brownhills,WS8 7BX - 07723 092397
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so whats your address george? ;D
seriously if i have jumped the gun i apologize. i hope it all works out.
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like i say i hope not. What more can i say?
i hope it don't happen
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Steve,I have bought a water tank off GD roundbuilder and he has just e-mailed me his address details and i can assure you it is nowhere near Brownhills.I can't vouch for him or wezzy as i don't know either of them,but GD's address is definitly nowhere near where you have posted for wezzy
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ok like i say i have jumped the gun. my apologies
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george you do go on don't ya! ;D
i think i just apologized ???
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ok now i can get some sleep. :)
happy hunting ;D
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ok like i say i have jumped the gun. my apologies
is this for me aswell? ;D
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This has turned into a tit for tat post and is going nowhere.
Gdrounbuilders if you wish to carry on advertising please contact the site owners for the going rate
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