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Re: Contractor putting ad sign on property
Give me a break.........
You should have paid those who gave you a good rep for their service.
He is not selling Ice Cream
If he did a good job maybe you could pass this on for him like others did
for you.
Next you will sue for tripping on a nail that he left......
jloomis
<geo.nova@hotmail . com > wrote in message
news:df94859f-f6f0-484e-bdbf-67a19514ee2e@z72g2000hsb.googlegroups . com ...
>I recently had some work done and contractor did a great job. The
> thing is he put up an ad sign on my property which was not discussed
> at the onset of work which kind of pisses me off. Am I out of line to
> take this down without telling him. I've already paid for work but
> don't want to create any hard feelings. There is nothing anyhere in
> writing where I agreed to this. Don't people usually get discounts for
> doing this since it's free advertising? The guy seems to have a great
> rep around town which was why I hired him.....but still my question.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> K
Give me a break.........
You should have paid those who gave you a good rep for their service.
He is not selling Ice Cream
If he did a good job maybe you could pass this on for him like others did
for you.
Next you will sue for tripping on a nail that he left......
jloomis
<geo.nova@hotmail . com > wrote in message
news:df94859f-f6f0-484e-bdbf-67a19514ee2e@z72g2000hsb.googlegroups . com ...
>I recently had some work done and contractor did a great job. The
> thing is he put up an ad sign on my property which was not discussed
> at the onset of work which kind of pisses me off. Am I out of line to
> take this down without telling him. I've already paid for work but
> don't want to create any hard feelings. There is nothing anyhere in
> writing where I agreed to this. Don't people usually get discounts for
> doing this since it's free advertising? The guy seems to have a great
> rep around town which was why I hired him.....but still my question.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> K
Re: Contractor putting ad sign on property
On May 14, 5:08 pm, geo.n...@hotmail . com wrote:
> I recently had some work done and contractor did a great job. The
> thing is he put up an ad sign on my property which was not discussed
> at the onset of work which kind of pisses me off. Am I out of line to
> take this down without telling him. I've already paid for work but
> don't want to create any hard feelings. There is nothing anyhere in
> writing where I agreed to this. Don't people usually get discounts for
> doing this since it's free advertising? The guy seems to have a great
> rep around town which was why I hired him.....but still my question.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> K
He has a good reputation, so you probably saw his sign in the
neighbors yard. He should have asked but probably forgot, sure throw
it away, and when you need him to do more work you will be paying for
the sign. If the work was good quit being an ass, he needs work, times
are tough, leave it up for a week.
On May 14, 5:08 pm, geo.n...@hotmail . com wrote:
> I recently had some work done and contractor did a great job. The
> thing is he put up an ad sign on my property which was not discussed
> at the onset of work which kind of pisses me off. Am I out of line to
> take this down without telling him. I've already paid for work but
> don't want to create any hard feelings. There is nothing anyhere in
> writing where I agreed to this. Don't people usually get discounts for
> doing this since it's free advertising? The guy seems to have a great
> rep around town which was why I hired him.....but still my question.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> K
He has a good reputation, so you probably saw his sign in the
neighbors yard. He should have asked but probably forgot, sure throw
it away, and when you need him to do more work you will be paying for
the sign. If the work was good quit being an ass, he needs work, times
are tough, leave it up for a week.
Re: Contractor putting ad sign on property
On May 14, 5:08 pm, geo.n...@hotmail . com wrote:
> I recently had some work done and contractor did a great job. The
> thing is he put up an ad sign on my property which was not discussed
> at the onset of work which kind of pisses me off. Am I out of line to
> take this down without telling him. I've already paid for work but
> don't want to create any hard feelings. There is nothing anyhere in
> writing where I agreed to this. Don't people usually get discounts for
> doing this since it's free advertising? The guy seems to have a great
> rep around town which was why I hired him.....but still my question.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> K
Do you get paid for the car dealer sticker on your car.
On May 14, 5:08 pm, geo.n...@hotmail . com wrote:
> I recently had some work done and contractor did a great job. The
> thing is he put up an ad sign on my property which was not discussed
> at the onset of work which kind of pisses me off. Am I out of line to
> take this down without telling him. I've already paid for work but
> don't want to create any hard feelings. There is nothing anyhere in
> writing where I agreed to this. Don't people usually get discounts for
> doing this since it's free advertising? The guy seems to have a great
> rep around town which was why I hired him.....but still my question.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> K
Do you get paid for the car dealer sticker on your car.
Re: Contractor putting ad sign on property
<geo.nova@hotmail . com > wrote
>I recently had some work done and contractor did a great job. The
> thing is he put up an ad sign on my property which was not discussed
> at the onset of work which kind of pisses me off. Am I out of line to
> take this down without telling him. I've already paid for work but
> don't want to create any hard feelings. There is nothing anyhere in
> writing where I agreed to this. Don't people usually get discounts for
> doing this since it's free advertising? The guy seems to have a great
> rep around town which was why I hired him.....but still my question.
>
> Thanks in advance.
Whatever are going to do, when a real crisis hits?
<geo.nova@hotmail . com > wrote
>I recently had some work done and contractor did a great job. The
> thing is he put up an ad sign on my property which was not discussed
> at the onset of work which kind of pisses me off. Am I out of line to
> take this down without telling him. I've already paid for work but
> don't want to create any hard feelings. There is nothing anyhere in
> writing where I agreed to this. Don't people usually get discounts for
> doing this since it's free advertising? The guy seems to have a great
> rep around town which was why I hired him.....but still my question.
>
> Thanks in advance.
Whatever are going to do, when a real crisis hits?
Re: Contractor putting ad sign on property
geo.nova@hotmail . com wrote:
> I recently had some work done and contractor did a great job. The
> thing is he put up an ad sign on my property which was not discussed
> at the onset of work which kind of pisses me off. Am I out of line to
> take this down without telling him. I've already paid for work but
> don't want to create any hard feelings. There is nothing anywhere in
> writing where I agreed to this. Don't people usually get discounts for
> doing this since it's free advertising? The guy seems to have a great
> rep around town which was why I hired him.....but still my question.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> K
K:
As others have said, your umbrage for a fine job and the customary practice
of posting an advertising sign seem a little misplaced. Nonetheless, your
concern
is appreciated. I'd treat the contractor like you would care to be treated
in his place.
He wants his advertising and has money invested in making the sign. You
want it
off your property as the job is done. My guess is that your municipality,
like many,
has ordinances restricting commercial signage in residential areas.
Don't destroy his sign. Simply call him and note that the job has been
concluded
to your satisfaction and you'd kindly like the sign removed so you don't
run afoul of
community standards, which may cost him confiscation of his sign and
someone--you
or him--a citation and/or fine. Ask him to come and remove it as promptly
as possible
or be responsible for dealing with those contingencies which include
possible attention
from the business-licensing arm of your community. If he temporizes, take
the
sign down and hold it for him for what you think is a reasonable period,
telling
him you will dispose of it for him by a given date if he doesn't reclaim
it.
If he isn't interested in incurring the cost of a new sign for future
use, he will be responsive and there will be no hard feelings which might
pass by word of mouth to other contractors you might wish to employ later.
Regards,
Edward Hennessey
geo.nova@hotmail . com wrote:
> I recently had some work done and contractor did a great job. The
> thing is he put up an ad sign on my property which was not discussed
> at the onset of work which kind of pisses me off. Am I out of line to
> take this down without telling him. I've already paid for work but
> don't want to create any hard feelings. There is nothing anywhere in
> writing where I agreed to this. Don't people usually get discounts for
> doing this since it's free advertising? The guy seems to have a great
> rep around town which was why I hired him.....but still my question.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> K
K:
As others have said, your umbrage for a fine job and the customary practice
of posting an advertising sign seem a little misplaced. Nonetheless, your
concern
is appreciated. I'd treat the contractor like you would care to be treated
in his place.
He wants his advertising and has money invested in making the sign. You
want it
off your property as the job is done. My guess is that your municipality,
like many,
has ordinances restricting commercial signage in residential areas.
Don't destroy his sign. Simply call him and note that the job has been
concluded
to your satisfaction and you'd kindly like the sign removed so you don't
run afoul of
community standards, which may cost him confiscation of his sign and
someone--you
or him--a citation and/or fine. Ask him to come and remove it as promptly
as possible
or be responsible for dealing with those contingencies which include
possible attention
from the business-licensing arm of your community. If he temporizes, take
the
sign down and hold it for him for what you think is a reasonable period,
telling
him you will dispose of it for him by a given date if he doesn't reclaim
it.
If he isn't interested in incurring the cost of a new sign for future
use, he will be responsive and there will be no hard feelings which might
pass by word of mouth to other contractors you might wish to employ later.
Regards,
Edward Hennessey
Re: Contractor putting ad sign on property
On Thu, 15 May 2008 22:34:44 -0700, Edward Hennessey wrote:
> As others have said, your umbrage for a fine job and the customary
> practice of posting an advertising sign seem a little misplaced.
> Regards,
>
> Edward Hennessey
Edward, your world is beautiful. I almost cried when I read this post
but I told myself not to. I don't know why we don't have someone like
you in the Middle East talking calmly to the islamic radicals. I don't
know what "temporizes" means, but I'll bet Osama and his gang does it on
a regular basis.
On Thu, 15 May 2008 22:34:44 -0700, Edward Hennessey wrote:
> As others have said, your umbrage for a fine job and the customary
> practice of posting an advertising sign seem a little misplaced.
> Regards,
>
> Edward Hennessey
Edward, your world is beautiful. I almost cried when I read this post
but I told myself not to. I don't know why we don't have someone like
you in the Middle East talking calmly to the islamic radicals. I don't
know what "temporizes" means, but I'll bet Osama and his gang does it on
a regular basis.
Re: Contractor putting ad sign on property
Why sugar coat it and lie? I'd (probably not) call the guy, and tell him
if he wants the sign, it's in the ditch in front of where he left it and
will be in the dumpster tomorrow.
s
"Edward Hennessey" <halozzyzxhaloMINUS123@yahoo . com > wrote in message
news:JKKdnaMJA792gbDVnZ2dnUVZ_qqgnZ2d@earthlink . com ...
blah, blah, blah deleted............
> the
> sign down and hold it for him for what you think is a reasonable period,
> telling
> him you will dispose of it for him by a given date if he doesn't reclaim
> it.
> If he isn't interested in incurring the cost of a new sign for future
> use, he will be responsive and there will be no hard feelings which might
> pass by word of mouth to other contractors you might wish to employ later.
>
> Regards,
>
> Edward Hennessey
>
Why sugar coat it and lie? I'd (probably not) call the guy, and tell him
if he wants the sign, it's in the ditch in front of where he left it and
will be in the dumpster tomorrow.
s
"Edward Hennessey" <halozzyzxhaloMINUS123@yahoo . com > wrote in message
news:JKKdnaMJA792gbDVnZ2dnUVZ_qqgnZ2d@earthlink . com ...
blah, blah, blah deleted............
> the
> sign down and hold it for him for what you think is a reasonable period,
> telling
> him you will dispose of it for him by a given date if he doesn't reclaim
> it.
> If he isn't interested in incurring the cost of a new sign for future
> use, he will be responsive and there will be no hard feelings which might
> pass by word of mouth to other contractors you might wish to employ later.
>
> Regards,
>
> Edward Hennessey
>
Re: Contractor putting ad sign on property
K:
>>>>As others have said, your umbrage for a fine job and the customary
>>>>practice
>>>>of posting an advertising sign seem a little misplaced. Nonetheless,
>>>>your
>>>>concern
>>>>.is appreciated. I'd treat the contractor like you would care to be
>>>>treated
>>>>in his place.
>>>>He wants his advertising and has money invested in making the sign. You
>>>>want it
>>>>off your property as the job is done. My guess is that your
>>>>municipality,
>>>>like many,
>>>>has ordinances restricting commercial signage in residential areas.
>>>>Don't destroy his sign. Simply call him and note that the job has been
>>>>concluded
>>>>to your satisfaction and you'd kindly like the sign removed so you
>>>>don't
>>>>run afoul of
>>>>community standards, which may cost him confiscation of his sign and
>>>>someone--you
>>>>or him--a citation and/or fine. Ask him to come and remove it as
>>>>promptly
>>>>as possible
>>>>or be responsible for dealing with those contingencies which include
>>>>possible attention
>>>>from the business-licensing arm of your community. If he temporizes,
>>>>take
>>>>the
>>>>sign down and hold it for him for what you think is a reasonable
>>>>period,
>>>>telling
>>>>him you will dispose of it for him by a given date if he doesn't
>>>>reclaim it.
>>>>If he isn't interested in incurring the cost of a new sign for future
>>>>use, he will be responsive and there will be no hard feelings which
>>>>might
>>>>pass by word of mouth to other contractors you might wish to employ
>>>>later.
>>>>Regards,
>>>>Edward Hennessey
S. Barker wrote:
> Why sugar coat it and lie? I'd (probably not) call the guy, and
> tell him if he wants the sign, it's in the ditch in front of where he
> left it and will be in the dumpster tomorrow.
>
> s
>
>
SB:
The word "lie" wasn't used in what I said nor was it to be correctly
inferred. If any of the above reasons weren't truthfully available to the
OP,
he could have easily handled the matter another way without having to
reasonably anticipate malicious consequences or unkind references passed
from his contractor to others.
There are a lot of hot-tempered people around who are just looking for
any real or imagined something to spur their instinct for revenge. If
someone
of that kind were involved here and the OP wrecked their sign without--as
you wouldn't--calling him, that wouldn't seem to optimize his best chance
of
putting the matter safely to an easy rest. But that's my opinion.
You're quite welcome to yours.
Regards,
Edward Hennessey
K:
>>>>As others have said, your umbrage for a fine job and the customary
>>>>practice
>>>>of posting an advertising sign seem a little misplaced. Nonetheless,
>>>>your
>>>>concern
>>>>.is appreciated. I'd treat the contractor like you would care to be
>>>>treated
>>>>in his place.
>>>>He wants his advertising and has money invested in making the sign. You
>>>>want it
>>>>off your property as the job is done. My guess is that your
>>>>municipality,
>>>>like many,
>>>>has ordinances restricting commercial signage in residential areas.
>>>>Don't destroy his sign. Simply call him and note that the job has been
>>>>concluded
>>>>to your satisfaction and you'd kindly like the sign removed so you
>>>>don't
>>>>run afoul of
>>>>community standards, which may cost him confiscation of his sign and
>>>>someone--you
>>>>or him--a citation and/or fine. Ask him to come and remove it as
>>>>promptly
>>>>as possible
>>>>or be responsible for dealing with those contingencies which include
>>>>possible attention
>>>>from the business-licensing arm of your community. If he temporizes,
>>>>take
>>>>the
>>>>sign down and hold it for him for what you think is a reasonable
>>>>period,
>>>>telling
>>>>him you will dispose of it for him by a given date if he doesn't
>>>>reclaim it.
>>>>If he isn't interested in incurring the cost of a new sign for future
>>>>use, he will be responsive and there will be no hard feelings which
>>>>might
>>>>pass by word of mouth to other contractors you might wish to employ
>>>>later.
>>>>Regards,
>>>>Edward Hennessey
S. Barker wrote:
> Why sugar coat it and lie? I'd (probably not) call the guy, and
> tell him if he wants the sign, it's in the ditch in front of where he
> left it and will be in the dumpster tomorrow.
>
> s
>
>
SB:
The word "lie" wasn't used in what I said nor was it to be correctly
inferred. If any of the above reasons weren't truthfully available to the
OP,
he could have easily handled the matter another way without having to
reasonably anticipate malicious consequences or unkind references passed
from his contractor to others.
There are a lot of hot-tempered people around who are just looking for
any real or imagined something to spur their instinct for revenge. If
someone
of that kind were involved here and the OP wrecked their sign without--as
you wouldn't--calling him, that wouldn't seem to optimize his best chance
of
putting the matter safely to an easy rest. But that's my opinion.
You're quite welcome to yours.
Regards,
Edward Hennessey
Re: Contractor putting ad sign on property
On Sat, 17 May 2008 20:18:55 -0500, Glenn wrote:
Wasn't trying to be smart. Just pointing out that because someone buys a
tool with a logo on it, it doesn't follow that he should also allow a
builder to label work done on his house . Where do you draw the line ?
Should a tatoo artist be allowed to put his name and phone number below a
job well done ?
On Sat, 17 May 2008 20:18:55 -0500, Glenn wrote:
Wasn't trying to be smart. Just pointing out that because someone buys a
tool with a logo on it, it doesn't follow that he should also allow a
builder to label work done on his house . Where do you draw the line ?
Should a tatoo artist be allowed to put his name and phone number below a
job well done ?
Re: Contractor putting ad sign on property
On May 14, 6:08 pm, geo.n...@hotmail . com wrote:
> I recently had some work done and contractor did a great job. The
> thing is he put up an ad sign on my property which was not discussed
> at the onset of work which kind of pisses me off. Am I out of line to
> take this down without telling him. I've already paid for work but
> don't want to create any hard feelings. There is nothing anyhere in
> writing where I agreed to this. Don't people usually get discounts for
> doing this since it's free advertising? The guy seems to have a great
> rep around town which was why I hired him.....but still my question.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> K
I told the guys who installed my carpet to turn off the radio because
they rudely blasted it as soon as they got in the house and I was
working from home that day. I then had to hire another guy to come in
and fix the crappy workmanship I got from the first people. There is
no way to prove it but I think they would have done a crappy job
anyway but I also think they were pissed at me and maybe did extra
crappy work.
On May 14, 6:08 pm, geo.n...@hotmail . com wrote:
> I recently had some work done and contractor did a great job. The
> thing is he put up an ad sign on my property which was not discussed
> at the onset of work which kind of pisses me off. Am I out of line to
> take this down without telling him. I've already paid for work but
> don't want to create any hard feelings. There is nothing anyhere in
> writing where I agreed to this. Don't people usually get discounts for
> doing this since it's free advertising? The guy seems to have a great
> rep around town which was why I hired him.....but still my question.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> K
I told the guys who installed my carpet to turn off the radio because
they rudely blasted it as soon as they got in the house and I was
working from home that day. I then had to hire another guy to come in
and fix the crappy workmanship I got from the first people. There is
no way to prove it but I think they would have done a crappy job
anyway but I also think they were pissed at me and maybe did extra
crappy work.
