I thought I should warn all of you of a business owner I happened across that
NONE of you should give your attention to. Keep in mind I do understand the
dynamics of making money and not giving your business away. However, I have
zero tolerance for a business owner that has no time to talk to the
individuals that put bread on his table. Here is what happened.
I sent my gas tanks to Moyer Gas Tank Renu in Greensburg, PA to have them
boiled and coated inside. My tanks were in excellent condition but I just
wanted to be sure the loose rust was out. I called before hand and talked to
a guy (not the owner) and explained him I did not want my tanks coated on the
outside. I explained that I would paint them myself with the original
enamal. He instructed me to include a note explaining what I wanted done and
the cost was based on the size of the tank. He estimated it would be about
$100.00 per tank.
When they arrived another guy called me and explained that they HAVE to coat
the exterior, no option. Due to the fact that they would be cutting several
hole in my tanks they would not guarantee them otherwise. He then told me it
would be about $175.00 per tank.
Now he could not see me but I guess I just seemed like some "out of town
sucker" willing to pay just about any ridiculous price after paying $25.00 to
ship the dang things. Well, forget it.
I asked to talk to the owner. The guy came back to the phone and told me he
didn't have time, he was busy. Well.....like I'm not.
I was polite and I understand we must have had some kind of communication
problem, I just wanted to possibly negotiate the work since I did not want
holes cut in my tanks and this was not explained to me prior.
He had no time for me, as you should have no time for him.
My tanks are home safe again and a local guy is boiling them for me.
$30.00
Paul Scofield
63, S3 GT, Colorado
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