We called Shirey handyman service to hang a light fixture. They wouldn't quote a price over the phone. When the handyman arrived, he asked how high the ceilings were then looked up the price in a book - nearly $300 to hang a light! I said it was too expensive so he charged me the $50 appearance fee, which is a total rip-off! I'm sure he, or whoever answered the phone, had that same book in front of them before I scheduled the appt. They withheld the price so he'd have to come out and be sure to get $50!
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