Carpet quote

[Sneaker]

Hi all.

 

I've just received a verbal quote for a carpet. I asked for it in writing. He said he could give it me in writing but the sale ends today and prices go up tomorrow.

 

If I have this quote at today's prices, do they have to stay with that price, or can they increase it?

 

This is a quote not an estimate.

[GuidoT]

The quote should detail the period of time it is open for acceptance (maybe in the small print) thereafter the offer lapses.

 

If it has no period it will be open for reasonable period of time, I would put such at around 14 days in your case.

[Sneaker]

Thanks. Yeah I just found the small print. 30 days. The guy confused me on the phone. He said this was the last day of the sale and the sale ends today, so he's doing me a favour by giving me sales prices. Confused.

 

Anyway, I'll make em stick to the quoted price. Cheers Guidot.

[gyzmo]

Be careful that it is in writing. This is a common tactic by salesmen to get a sale. If it remains verbal, and they provide an invoice for a higher amount, its off to court or pay it.

 

I always say that if you can't prove it to someone else then it aint worth going with.

 

Hope hes gen though and that you get th bargain!