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Strange Press Enquiry

Posted by Andy Harrold on February 20, 2013 at 9:35pm
I received a call from my local paper on Sunday with a strange query."Why do you charge more for work than people in the travelling community?"They were investigating as to why people chose to employ them, which in turn causes more to come into the area offering different trades.Well, after trying not to just laugh at him and say work it out for yourself I informed him of the following.1. I pay taxes & insurance2. I'm PA1 & PA6 qualified3. I use certified, correct dosages of weed killers etc4. I dispose of garden waste in correct manner, and not on the roadside.5. I'm accountable, can be contacted if something is wrong.I also advised the reporter that not every traveller does a bad job, and you might get someone that does a decent job.Anyone else had strange requests or questions from the press?
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  • Chris Auld February 20, 2013 at 9:42pm

    1. I had to BUY my tools and equipment.
    2. The diesel in my truck is white.
    3. That nice cast iron gate you have will still be there when i leave.
    4. If the tree im felling falls on your car my insurance will cover it.
    5. I wont charge you 50% extra than the price i quoted when i finish the job.

    etc....

  • neil aldridge February 20, 2013 at 9:49pm

    i love the 'correct' pro-star journalist terminology "travelling community". what on earth might they be implying? i dont think they were talking about crusty hippies no?

    you forgot to mention that you wouldnt steal your customers mower from their garage also..

  • David Cox February 20, 2013 at 10:23pm

    Or steal the Spare wheel from under a competator's van - or follow them home and then attempt to steal their tools, or siphon their fuel, or steal their materials....

  • briggsandscrapem February 21, 2013 at 7:00pm

    I'ts news to me that they are cheaper !!! Where did the reporter get his information from ?

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