Mike at Vauxhall Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Did three watches for my father in law. Batteries and straps. Total retail would have been over £40. Of course it was no charge, but a Thank you would have been nice. Miserable Old c***. Did some keys for a football mate. He wanted to pay, I said don't worry about it. He was very grateful. Did a key for my neighbour ( Alf security key), didn't charge him either, not only was he very grateful, but he completely insisted on paying £10 for it. Don't mind mate's rates, but I do like to at least get a thank you. Youngcobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 get some better friends earlsdoncobbler and x minit uk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at Vauxhall Posted June 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 My friends were genuinely grateful, but I need to get a better father in law. Youngcobbler and GLENGRAVING 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 15 hours ago, cowers lane 583 said: Total retail would have been over £40. Of course it was no charge, I am not in business to give stock away A token amount should be charged to cover at least the stock price + VAT kobblers and simon1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algsoul Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 20% off mates family free kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1 Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 On 6/15/2019 at 3:43 PM, cowers lane 583 said: Did three watches for my father in law. Batteries and straps. Total retail would have been over £40. Of course it was no charge, but a Thank you would have been nice. Miserable Old c***. Did some keys for a football mate. He wanted to pay, I said don't worry about it. He was very grateful. Did a key for my neighbour ( Alf security key), didn't charge him either, not only was he very grateful, but he completely insisted on paying £10 for it. Don't mind mate's rates, but I do like to at least get a thank you. I would say Regular price 40 but for you only 20 pounds At the end of the day, no one gives us materials for free Knowing how much they saved they respect us more We have to pay bills every month Auto Key Wizard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 no free lunches. Auto Key Wizard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 I do quite a bit free but then i also get a lot of stuff free, especially from certain wholesalers and manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 close family is absolutely free, but friends and even close family for that matter always return the favors in some way.. whether its airport pick and drops or free babysitting etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simes Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Most of my friends & family want to support my business and do not expect freebies. Some even say: "Charge me the full price". I tend to give a discount but usually make a charge. Otherwise it is possible that some may start to take advantage. If I know someone is having a financially tough time then I will often do for free. I appreciate a genuine offer to pay though. Auto Key Wizard and kobblers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 I usually ask for a cake or a Mars bar , packet of doughnuts etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Am92 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 I never charge family and close friends, i don't give to receive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 How do you explain where the stock has has gone when filing accounts, TAX and VAT returns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 write it down to shoplifting Dave the locksmith, grahamparker, kobblers and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 A friend in need is a friend indeed! hakeemz and kobblers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 Read somewhere about a plumber repairing an old ladies boiler free of charge simply because she could not afford to pay, she had been without heating or hot water for some time. He then publicised that he would carry out any plumbing free of charge to any old/disabled/needy customer. He now has a team of plumbers helping him carry out his charity work. People in need should not have to go without heating or hot water these days. Is it possible for our trade to set up a similar charity service for any of the older generation who have been burgled and cannot afford decent locks to keep them safe....... Just a thought kobblers, Mike at Vauxhall and robinh 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidlocks Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 a good auto locksmith i know in northern ireland advertised that he would gain entry to a vehicle free of charge if a child or dog was locked in the car , he got called to one and as he had advertised he dropped everuthing and went to the car and gained entry for a very gratefull lady who left a glowing facebook review , this was picked up by the local newspapers who did a write up and interview with the lady and published it as a local hero . since the article his phone was ringing off the hook , the positive advertising was effective and he was fully booked for 6 to 8 weeks after wards all paid key jobs , only 2 other free gain entry jobs , for him this was extremely positive advertising algsoul, kobblers and Flash 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 4 hours ago, rapidlocks said: a good auto locksmith i know in northern ireland advertised that he would gain entry to a vehicle free of charge if a child or dog was locked in the car , he got called to one and as he had advertised he dropped everuthing and went to the car and gained entry for a very gratefull lady who left a glowing facebook review , this was picked up by the local newspapers who did a write up and interview with the lady and published it as a local hero . since the article his phone was ringing off the hook , the positive advertising was effective and he was fully booked for 6 to 8 weeks after wards all paid key jobs , only 2 other free gain entry jobs , for him this was extremely positive advertising I guess the rewards he gained out of this exercise far outweighed his out of pocket expenses, I understand the time involved but think of the goodwill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidlocks Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 he was fully booked for 2 months , referals from these jobs has kept him busy and bagged him a couple of contracts to boot , so turned out to be a positive , though he didnt do this expecting any more than a positive review on his social media , he just decided that he wouldnt charge for local jobs where children were locked in the car through the summer , sometimes good moral people get their rewards , though when ever i do a good turn its normally for old folk who dont know how to post reviews . but in his case he didnt do it expecting the result he got , he did it because it sat right with him , he earns a good living from his community so was putting back in , luckily it paid sweet dividends . i dont have link to the newspaper article , but this was the online one the local paper put up https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/baby-rescued-locked-car-distraught-16558673 Mike at Vauxhall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaloti Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Anyone got a cute dog and a small child I can hire for a couple of hours? kobblers and Cameron Avery 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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