Right Name, Wrong Price

Date: Sun 22 March 2009 at 1:53 PM
To: Clark Kent [not real name]
From: Bella Fitzgerald [not real name]
Subject: Right name, wrong price

I've been surfin' around online trying to find a rectangular jetted tub at a decent price.
Ironic that I ran across this one. I like the name, but it's too small for that big price.
(hold mouse over the photo if you can't see the name)

On with the search!

Bella

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Face it -- If your name is Tonya, I see stripper poles, government cheese and jail time in your future. ---- Rich Ragains

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Date: Mon 23 March 2009 at 9:40 AM
To: Bella
From: Clark
Subject: Right name, wrong price

Too funny - they named it for you. I will keep my eyes open for one. You might even try calling like LCR or someplace like Coburn's - cuz even thought they push all the expensive stuff in their showrooms, they usually know all the lines out there and what companies offer what for the best value. I have found Anessa Whitehead at LCR to be knowledgable - you might call her and just tell her you are looking for a decent priced jetted tub, and see if she has any recommendations.

Have a great Monday.

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Date: Mon Mar 23, 2009 at 10:29 AM
To: Clark
From: Bella
Subject: Right name, wrong price

Dex and I went to LCR (Plumbing Warehouse) on Saturday. Lots of neat stuff in there, but there were only two in the showroom that had the look I am going for. One was cast iron and too heavy for upstairs installation, so it got nixxed right off the bat. The other acryllic one was perfect, but was over $2,000.

I spent much of Sunday morning surfin' the Internet looking for a linear/rectangular jetted tub for under $2K, and apparently there is no such animal. The closest I got to that goal was $2,018.00 with free shipping. Might be worth it, but I still have time to shop around some more.

Thanks for the advice.... I'm not sure how to sum up my experience at LCR on Saturday. I told them when we entered that we just wanted to browse, so I appreciated not being badgered by salespeople.... but then they really didn't notice when we were ready and we had to go back up front and ask for help.

They were knowledgeable about their products, though. I just didn't want to make them jump through hoops finding me a perfect tub when I'm not actually at the point of purchasing anything yet.

As for the downstairs bathroom, I've got my eye on a garden tub for about $500.00 that would be easy access, if not technically handicap accessible. I looked at those step-in tubs and they start at $9,000.00!!! We'll get one of those when the time comes--not in my budget at the present!

At work now and need to look busy.... later, gator.

Bella

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Date: Mon 23 March 2009 at 10:40 AM
To: Bella
From: Clark
Subject: Right name, wrong price

Yeah - they do get busy in there - and the nature of the business is that when they get wrapped up helping someone select kitchen and bath fixtures for a big spec house with kitchen, 3 full baths and a half bath in the garage or patio, it can take hours to help one person. Sometimes if I know I need some time, I will schedule an appointment with one of them. But - I am exactly like you - I try not to make someone jump through hoops if I am not planning to make a purchase in the semi-near future - the tough thing about tubs is sometimes you have to know your specs--at least approximately--so that you can give it to your framer or draw it on theplans.

When are you going to get some drawings from Mickey? I'd like to see them.

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Date: Mon Mar 23, 2009 at 10:56 AM
To: Clark
From: Bella
Subject: Right name, wrong price


I'm hoping to hear from Mickey this week or next. I'm mailing off my first mortgage payment this week (due April 1st) and I don't even have clear title to the land yet! But once that's done, I want to be ready to rock & roll.... get the drawings, meet with the contractor, and have a slab poured by mid-April.

I'll let you know.... would you want to visit with Mickey when I go to pick them up? You're certainly welcome to.

A.J.

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Date: Mon Mar 23, 2009 at 11:45 AM
To: Bella
From: Clark
Subject: Right name, wrong price

That - or better - you and I could spend some time looking them over at our own pace and make a few organized notes (room by room, etc...) that you could then go back and discuss. That way we don't just glance at them and start making comments off the cuff - sometimes plans take a little time to absorb.

Have you been through any iterations of drawings with him or is this your first go-around?


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Date: Mon Mar 23, 2009 at 12:35 PM
To: Clark
From: Bella
Subject: Right name, wrong price

First go-round. I'm a property virgin. A blueprint virgin. A construction virgin. A real estate virgin.

I could go on and on.... but sooner or later, I'd be lying.

LOL

Bella

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Date: Mon Mar 23, 2009 at 1:27 PM
To: Bella
From: Clark
Subject: Right name, wrong price

You are soooooo funny. I'm LOL too!