Marketing Issue [RE-wrenches]

[Joel Davidson]

Brad,

I can relate. I hired a licensed contractor to install my PV system and paid
retail for parts and labor for two reasons. First, I am willing to pay a fair
price for quality work. Second, I wanted my system to be a model for urban PV
and most city folks are not do-it-yourselfers. I can use my PV system as an
example and show the actual invoice to prospects.

I think mailorder/internet vs. local dealer issue is pretty clear. Local
dealers add value. Their best argument for buying locally is, "You get what
you pay for." Local guys should show prospects the values that they add. If
the prospect does not see value, so be it.

Best regards,
Joel Davidson

Brad Bassett wrote:

> Joel,
>
> I will buy the water heater through my account at the plumbing
> wholesaler, which I have from doing solar hot water installs. So in this
> case I'm closer to being an installer than a home owner. It just happens
> to be for my own home. My other choice would be to try to find a quality
> radiant floor designer/ installer and pay him his going rate. If I were
> less capable, or found an installer that I thought would do a much
> better job, I'd go this route.
>
> There have been many times that I have chosen a more expensive
> contractor or product over a less expensive one, or doing it myself,
> because of percieved value, or just because I like working with the
> person more. I paid a premium for our septic system for those reasons,
> and he helped me choose the most energy efficient pumping system, how
> many septic installers do you know that will do that!?
>
> Brad
>
> Joel Davidson wrote:
> Brad,
> >
> > You are a good example of a smart shopper looking for a good deal. What
> > did
> > you decide to do about your boiler or water heater and why?
> >
> >
>
> Brad Bassett
> RWE Schott Solar
> Tumwater, WA office
> bsbassett at earthlink.net
>
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