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April 12, 2008

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Linda B

We have business friends that sell used equipment and in the process give us referrals. All of these persons ask for a quote upfront. We pride ourselves as being fair and reasonable. Our profit margin is small in comparison to many companies. The only time our prices increase is when the equipment is oversized or misstated in the quote information of which we maintain a form that we list all essential information. Trying to be fair depends on which end of the spectrum you are on. We may not always be the cheapest quote but our regular customers know what our standards are and we don't ask truckers to move freight for an unreasonable price, same as we don't move our trucks unless the price in "fair."

Mick Smith

I have fairly limited experience in being asked for quotes; mainly for heavy equipment moves. Results have been dismal. If they request quotes, they're rate shopping and I'll never be the cheapest. I give what I think are honest quotes; but I figure they're getting lowball quotes somewhere else that get raised before the move is actually arranged. I suppose it's just easier staying with that broker, anyway, even if he does wind up being higher than I was.

I'd rather know I was honest with al parties, rather than having to keep my lies straight

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