[Bell Historians] Whitechapel charges

[Richard Grimmett]

I agree with you when it comes to bearly covering fuel and time.  But 
does that make it sensible?  It is possible trustees may simply rule 
them out of the process.  They may expect Whitechapel bells to be 
included in others quotes after all.

As someone who has worked in sales, I think customers take this approach 
as a sign of a company that does not expect to get many jobs.

Richard



matthewhigby at 0y_W4YRmqw3kaQ6n6nE0A4VZDnn7VzJtoHwJWELXK3409QuOSSkbA5JoQ_LdfdMDCHT62qDZ4g1kNT0.yahoo.invalid wrote:
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> Helloo!
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> This sounds about right. £80 would barely cover their fuel and time. I 
> think we should all do this - most projects now require 3 quotes (so 
> say 66% of reports and estimates would be a waste of our time), it might 
> help cover some of the costs involved!
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> best wishes,
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> Matthew (Currently doing this for free).
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> Sent: Fri, Mar 19, 2010 6:18 pm
> Subject: [Bell Historians] Whitechapel charges
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> Is it usual policy for Whitechapel to charge a fee (of £80 for us) to
> visit a tower when asked to quote for a new ring of bells?
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> I have not come across this before (not that I have done or been
> involved with many projects). Other companies are not making any charge.
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> The £80 would be offset should they be awarded the job.
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> What is the experience of others on the list please?
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> Thanks
> Richard Grimmett
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