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Overpriced Quote - 5/9/2008 5:53:19 AM
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SumterBoy
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So I was trying to get my subs installed at a local shop here in MD (well known because they have done a few celebrities cars). First off they had some busted the girl working the desk who didnt know anything about what i wanted done or how much it would cost. So she called somebody on the phone and they said that they would come up and take a look at what i had. I waited about 20min for the guy, then when he got there i told that i had 2 12' Subs, an Amp, a Capacitor, and an indash TV that i wanted installed and that i didnt have the wiring kit for the speakers. He told me that they charge $100 an hour for installation and that the TV was minimun of an hour. To get everything done he said that it would take about 4 hours = $400 for just the installation not even including the wiring. I laughed in his face and walked out. Does that seem overpriced to anybody?
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RE: Overpriced Quote - 5/9/2008 6:55:58 AM
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ttocs
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it depends on the shop, and what they do. If they charge the prices they do then hopefully they have the business to support it and do quality work to justify it. I thought the rates they charge at my shop at scottsdale was high but people pay it and they do a better job then most shops so its kind of a wash.
I quit dealing with customers and quotes years ago.
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RE: Overpriced Quote - 5/9/2008 9:17:23 AM
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DraKhen99
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OK, Not sure where you're located in MD, but the guys at Myer-Emco over in Fairfax, VA are top-notch - do NOT go to their Gaithersburg store (long story, but they f-ed up my car AND the install, and were blaming me the whole time). The guys in VA are awesome, make sure you talk to Gary Breeden, the store manager. Their prices are high, but reasonable, given the quality work they do. Not sure if they'll take your equipment and install it, usually they want to put stuff they sell in the car.
Or, PM me and we can work something out - I've done installs myself, they aren't that hard, they just take time.
Good luck,
-John
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RE: Overpriced Quote - 5/9/2008 10:13:53 AM
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SumterBoy
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^^ What is the address to Myer-Emco.
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