Handling a quote dispute

[vGolfer]

The most important lesson is to get all quotes in writing, including competitors
You have assumed this was a tactic on his part.
He probably made an honest error and tried to recover his losses.

I did receive a quote in writing...that was one of the reasons I was so angry. The problem was, he GROSSLY underestimated the amount of work involved.

Next time I do anything like this, I will make sure they measure properly, and insist that any variations that crop up because of their mistakes, are worn by them, not me.

Believe me, it was not an honest mistake on his part.

[TEEJAY]

My experience with lawyers is they say "you have a case" translated it means "I have a job and you will pay me too" . It doesn't mean you will win .

In relation to the building works the quote should have happened once you had agreed approved plans outlining extent and detail of work - then no ambiguities .

Cheers

[Paul H]

I did receive a quote in writing...that was one of the reasons I was so angry. The problem was, he GROSSLY underestimated the amount of work involved.

Next time I do anything like this, I will make sure they measure properly, and insist that any variations that crop up because of their mistakes, are worn by them, not me.

Believe me, it was not an honest mistake on his part.

Couldn't help putting in my two bobs worth. was the scope of the job fully described? This is where he could state that the required outcome was greater than that originally 'quoted' on.

Cheers
Paul H

[ozwinner]

All settled. $7500. The guy came around last night, signed a full release which was witnessed and I handed over payment.

I no doubt learnt a couple of things in this exercise, but I still find the tactics of the guy extremely shady to say the least.

So you dont want the Yoga DVD then?

Al

[vGolfer]

So you dont want the Yoga DVD then?

Al

Thanks for the offer but...pass!

[boban]

I cant believe I missed this one... I could go on for hours but there's no one to send the bill to.

[echnidna]

I cant believe I missed this one... I could go on for hours but there's no one to send the bill to.

Obviously you must desperately need some practise.
So we will let you, in your own words, "go on for hours"

Don't worry about the bill, we won't send you one,
we forum members will do it pro bono just for you.

[boban]

Oh thanks fellas. I love U2 as well

[Eastie]

Glad it worked out reasonably well (even though you're short $500). In reality with a written quote and no agreed variation he'd have to go to VCAT to claim the rest, and for the cost it would be a fair pain in the neck for him. Chances have it the tribunal would not find in his favour without an an up front quote and agreed variation

[ozwinner]

I love U2 as well

Cool.

Al

[boban]

My experience with lawyers is they say "you have a case" translated it means "I have a job and you will pay me too" . It doesn't mean you will win .

My experience with clients is that a lot of them dont tell you the full story or even the truth. Just the version of events as they see it.

[doug the slug]

golfer, it sounds like he accepted the offer quite readily, so you were probably in the right and just gave him another $500 for nothing.

[E. maculata]

My experience with clients is that a lot of them dont tell you the full story or even the truth. Just the version of events as they see it.

Crikey Boban, now every sceptic (& his lawyer ) knows the truth is a double jointed animal.

[ozwinner]

Crikey Boban, now every sceptic .

What have Yanks got to do with it??

Al :confused:

[boban]

Crikey Boban, now every sceptic (& his lawyer ) knows the truth is a double jointed animal.

Problem is that so many are blind to that fact. No worries about it affecting the status quo, most only realise during cross examination of themselves. After that they turn on the solicitor...."but you said I had a case".

Can I share..... Here I go.

I gave some written advice telling a guy not to commence proceedings until he could prove the damage was caused by a certain event. He commenced anyway. After his cross examination, I again gave the same advice. This time is cost him about $15,000 in legal fees.

After he settles, he starts on his solicitor. An absolute joke. We (my junior) also discovered the truth through some clever investigations with the idea of improving his chances. Guess whose nose was rather large.

As echindna says, its a crappy job a lot of the time. Can you believe that I dreamed of being a barrister when I was a kid. God only knows why.