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TickTock · **Posted: 05-03-2010 , 03:18 PM** #32

This is a great thread. I have found over the years some so called 'experts' have told me something I have is kaput and has to be replaced - I'll bet most of the time they could have been fixed!

For instance, my garage door was broken and I could only open and close it with great difficulty. An 'expert' said for safety reasons it had to be replaced and quoted an astronomical price. I got another guy and he fixed it in 10 minutes!! I asked the second guy about the safety aspect and he said there was no problem, it'll be fine for another 40 years!! When you don't know, you have to accept what 'experts' tell you.

I get angry about the injustice of it. After all, we can't afford to pay these high prices and as customers depend on the professionals to be truthful with us.

	Posted: 05-03-2010 , 03:18 PM #32
TickTock Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: D24 Posts: 525	do you really need to get rid? This is a great thread. I have found over the years some so called 'experts' have told me something I have is kaput and has to be replaced - I'll bet most of the time they could have been fixed! For instance, my garage door was broken and I could only open and close it with great difficulty. An 'expert' said for safety reasons it had to be replaced and quoted an astronomical price. I got another guy and he fixed it in 10 minutes!! I asked the second guy about the safety aspect and he said there was no problem, it'll be fine for another 40 years!! When you don't know, you have to accept what 'experts' tell you. I get angry about the injustice of it. After all, we can't afford to pay these high prices and as customers depend on the professionals to be truthful with us.