Crazy quote for conservatory
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Unless I've gone mental, or that whole world has, we have just been quoted £70,000 by Anglian for a 4m² conservatory, nothing fancy with one brick wall and the rest ordinary windows and a couple of doors.
Is this bonkers or is this what everything costs now? Obviously we will obtain more quotes, for either a small extension, an orangery or conservatory, and we chose conservatory first as we thought it was the cheapest
Is this bonkers or is this what everything costs now? Obviously we will obtain more quotes, for either a small extension, an orangery or conservatory, and we chose conservatory first as we thought it was the cheapest
Your mistake was going with Anglian...
Just wait and they'll start reducing it with special offers and 'if you sign today' type discounts.
They're known for massively overpriced stuff so shop around and try and keep it local and stay from the chains for a reasonable quote.
£70k is mental.
Just wait and they'll start reducing it with special offers and 'if you sign today' type discounts.
They're known for massively overpriced stuff so shop around and try and keep it local and stay from the chains for a reasonable quote.
£70k is mental.
Get more quotes esp from local builders and conservatory companies. Many years ago I sold Anglian windows and conservatories and the salesman has a base price list and everything he adds on is his commission. You're being ripped off. Price for that size would be around £12,500 top price. If salesman wants the sale it'd be £10500
Speed Badger said:
Unless I've gone mental, or that whole world has, we have just been quoted £70,000 by Anglian for a 4m² conservatory, nothing fancy with one brick wall and the rest ordinary windows and a couple of doors.
Is this bonkers or is this what everything costs now? Obviously we will obtain more quotes, for either a small extension, an orangery or conservatory, and we chose conservatory first as we thought it was the cheapest
I remember when we were quoted £27k for a porch.Is this bonkers or is this what everything costs now? Obviously we will obtain more quotes, for either a small extension, an orangery or conservatory, and we chose conservatory first as we thought it was the cheapest
I wanted a uPVC front 5 window bay around 1985.
He came in a sharp suit at 8pm and measured up.
He started off at £1600. (This was 40 years ago)
After two hours, of multiple calls back to his "sales manager" he came back with £350.
I said "I'll ask my wife when she comes back from Bingo at 11:30"
He blew a gasket and stormed out leaving his corner piece sample behind.........
He came in a sharp suit at 8pm and measured up.
He started off at £1600. (This was 40 years ago)
After two hours, of multiple calls back to his "sales manager" he came back with £350.
I said "I'll ask my wife when she comes back from Bingo at 11:30"
He blew a gasket and stormed out leaving his corner piece sample behind.........
Speed Badger said:
Unless I've gone mental, or that whole world has, we have just been quoted £70,000 by Anglian for a 4m² conservatory, nothing fancy with one brick wall and the rest ordinary windows and a couple of doors.
Is this bonkers or is this what everything costs now? Obviously we will obtain more quotes, for either a small extension, an orangery or conservatory, and we chose conservatory first as we thought it was the cheapest
That sounds like the opening number of a grift. It's Trump's 'Art of the Deal' which is basically the ancient grift of smacking in with a big number so the mark then gets excited by the next number because it is smaller plus, they got the discount because they are a champion, a winner, a playa so in their euphoric state of self delusion they willingly commit to being grifted. Is this bonkers or is this what everything costs now? Obviously we will obtain more quotes, for either a small extension, an orangery or conservatory, and we chose conservatory first as we thought it was the cheapest
Conservatories are quite a bit more expensive these days as they can't just be single glazed frames set on a mud base patio and nailed to the house. You'll have proper ground works etc. But with the 'art of the deal' scrotes you'd generally work on the assumption that halving their first number gives you the point at which they expect to be ripping you off.
I would generally think true cost depends on how easy the groundworks are, whether you're taking out the side of the house or utilising existing door or window spaces and then how fancy the bits of plastic, metal or wood are that hold the glass in place.
ColinM50 said:
Many years ago I sold Anglian windows and conservatories and the salesman has a base price list and everything he adds on is his commission.
Roughly what percentage of customers bought in at the initial inflated price? Surely some would have?I used to work with a lad who spent a brief time selling double glazed windows many years ago, he told me a trick one salesman did if he felt close to getting the customer to sign a deal was to drop a £5 note on the floor when nobody was looking, then pick it up and hand it to the home owner saying it must be theirs. When they denied it being theirs he insisted it must be, and ensured they kept the money, that way they saw him as an honest person and felt safe putting their trust in him.
Edited by The Gauge on Saturday 17th May 09:31
The Gauge said:
Roughly what percentage of customers bought in at the initial inflated price? Surely some would have?
I used to work with a lad who spent a brief time selling double glazed windows many years ago, he told me a trick one salesman did if he felt close to getting the customer to sign a deal was to drop a £5 note on the floor when nobody was looking, then pick it up and hand it to the home owner saying it must be theirs. When they denied it being theirs he insisted it must be, and ensured they kept the money, that way they saw him as an honest person and felt safe putting their trust in him.
I imagine the flip side being that many instantly claimed it was theirs and thus removed any guilt from the salesman for rinsing them out. I used to work with a lad who spent a brief time selling double glazed windows many years ago, he told me a trick one salesman did if he felt close to getting the customer to sign a deal was to drop a £5 note on the floor when nobody was looking, then pick it up and hand it to the home owner saying it must be theirs. When they denied it being theirs he insisted it must be, and ensured they kept the money, that way they saw him as an honest person and felt safe putting their trust in him.
Edited by The Gauge on Saturday 17th May 09:31
The Gauge said:
ColinM50 said:
Many years ago I sold Anglian windows and conservatories and the salesman has a base price list and everything he adds on is his commission.
Roughly what percentage of customers bought in at the initial inflated price? Surely some would have?I used to work with a lad who spent a brief time selling double glazed windows many years ago, he told me a trick one salesman did if he felt close to getting the customer to sign a deal was to drop a £5 note on the floor when nobody was looking, then pick it up and hand it to the home owner saying it must be theirs. When they denied it being theirs he insisted it must be, and ensured they kept the money, that way they saw him as an honest person and felt safe putting their trust in him.
Edited by The Gauge on Saturday 17th May 09:31
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