Overpriced contractors merely hurt themselves
If one lives in the Starmount/Westridge areas, he or she, in my opinion, has a 90 percent chance of being ripped off by dishonest contractors who believe that residents of such areas are either stupid or grow dollar bills in trees.
From carpet cleaners to electricians to roofers, many of these "professionals," some having lost jobs and tried self-employment, believe they are smart by overcharging prospective customers. But in fact, they are losing them.
People in Greensboro talk and exchange information with neighbors and friends about "smart contractors."
Small-business associations should do a better job in giving sound advice to such "rip-off" professionals who may be unaware that they are working against themselves.
Helio Salvador
Greensboro
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you have a point, but considering a swarm of illegal aliens are willing to do the same work for taco and beer money just might mean these contractors are having to make up for the option the joneses next door chose in order to put their kids through private school...
Posted on May 1, 2007 7:42 AM
If one lives in the Starmount/Westridge areas, he or she, in my opinion, has a 90 percent chance of being an a-hole.
Posted on May 1, 2007 9:13 AM
... I have nothing to say against those last two comments
Posted on May 1, 2007 2:10 PM