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HGB
Citizen
Username: Hgb
Post Number: 37
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 5, 2004 - 8:54 am: |     |
I am still looking for someone to remodel my basement. The two people that my wife called recently never returned our message. I am accepting the names and numbers of any and all good contractors. |
millie amoresano
Citizen
Username: Millieamoresano
Post Number: 11
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 5, 2004 - 10:21 am: | |
HGB i sent you a private message via email for a contractor recomendation |
millie amoresano
Citizen
Username: Millieamoresano
Post Number: 12
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 5, 2004 - 10:46 am: | |
Hi HGB my husband Bruno is a contractor who has done alot of work in the Maplewood,SO,Millburn,Short Hills and Livingston area he can be reached at 973-599-0380 or by cell phone at 862-812-0832. He is currently doing a basement in Livingston if you would like to see his work. |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 1935
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 5, 2004 - 11:19 am: | |
Millie - no offense, but maybe your advertisments for you husband would be better in the classifieds or you can PL people? Sometimes, checking back for advice or response to a question and finding an ad is frustrating. It also unneccesarily lengthens the threads.
BTW- I think it's great that you help him out spreading the word. It's nice when your spouse is your biggest fan! |
amandacat
Citizen
Username: Amandacat
Post Number: 342
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 5, 2004 - 3:10 pm: | |
Sorry, Greenetree, but I don't really see how Millie is in the wrong here: HGB requested names and numbers of contractors, and Millie recommended her husband. Sure sounds germaine to me. Now, if she were to post her hubby's contact information in a thread about George W. Bush or Yumsters, I'd see your point . . . |
jet
Citizen
Username: Jet
Post Number: 330
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 5, 2004 - 4:20 pm: | |
Jerry Egger , he has done a bathroom for us , & a basement for my sister . We are both satisfied , nice guy . Cell # 908-305-1633 |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 1937
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 5, 2004 - 5:31 pm: | |
HGB- have you tried Justin at The Contractors?
Amanda- just my opinion. I noticed that whenever anyone asks for recommendations & experience, Millie posts that her husband can do it. I was under the impression that people come to this thread because they want unbiased opinions & personal experience from other home owners. I didn't say she was "wrong", just that this may not be the type of info everyone is looking for on this particular thread.
Just my opinion & no further comment, since this isn't the Soapbox. |
bobk
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 4200
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 - 4:51 am: | |
I can live with Millie. At least you know where she is coming from. Her approach is better than contractors who might sign on under a false name and tout themselves. I think this has happened in the past. |
magmasystems
Citizen
Username: Magmasystems
Post Number: 162
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 - 8:13 am: | |
I do not mind this kind of posting because Millie is stating that her husband is available to do the job. How many times have you tried to call a contractor only never to get a call back? I would rather have a proactive "Hey, I can do this and I'm available" message than to call 10 contractors.
Now that Millie has stated his availability, it is up to the homeowner to check on Bruno's references. Maybe others here can vouch for Bruno's workmanship.
On my site, www.millburnweb.com, people do this all the time on the Babysitting section. I do not mind as long as it's not bothersome and repetitive (like the woman who advertises her computer skills almost every day on the classifieds here.)
Marc
www.millburnweb.com
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greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 1938
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 - 9:21 am: | |
Mea Culpa - I am outvoted! |
Michael K. Mc Kell
Citizen
Username: Greenerose
Post Number: 175
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 7, 2004 - 4:15 pm: | |
We'd be happy to offer our services should you wish. Kindly give us a call at 973-761-7000 or 908-876-9637.
Regards
Michael K. Mc Kell
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HGB
Citizen
Username: Hgb
Post Number: 39
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 8, 2004 - 8:36 am: | |
Does anyone have a number for Justin at the Contractors?
Thank you everyone for the suggestions. |
magmasystems
Citizen
Username: Magmasystems
Post Number: 165
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 8, 2004 - 8:55 am: | |
Just curious... how come nobody mentions the sponsors on MaplewoodOnline.
One of the banners that keep popping up is from Xcel Renovations (disclaimer - xcel has a banner ad on millburnweb.com too). It might figure that locals who advertise on local websites like MOL might hold themselves up to a higher degree of scrutiny (since their ads are "in your face"), and therefore, would be conscious of providing a high degree of quality. Or, am I just deluding myself.
Marc
www.millburnweb.com
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greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 1946
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 8, 2004 - 9:53 am: | |
Marc-
There was a local advertiser a couple years ago who even asked some of us to participate in a survey. Then, he disappeared. I think that there were a couple people who did not have the best experience with him, but I can't be sure.
I still think that the reason most people come here is to get recommendations from other "real people" who have had similar work done. Perhaps once an online advertiser is able to get a customer or two to post nice things about them, they'll crack the barrier.
In my case, I not only look for personal experience, but also at who posted the recommendation. I tend to trust the opinions of people who have been around longer. Based on other types of postings, I also know whose judgement I might trust more (I'm not talking about Soapbox postings, BTW).
For example, if anyone has called Millie's husband, or any of the advertisers, and has an impression to share, that would be nice. Heck, it would even be good to know if they returned phone calls or how someone felt about the estimate! |
bets
Citizen
Username: Bets
Post Number: 454
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 8, 2004 - 11:46 am: | |
Justin can be reached at 973-632-3866. |
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