Need a Mechanic to deliver and install a table in Canaan, Connecticut

Hey guys. I have a Presidential Billiards table I need delivered and installed to a customer of mine in Canaan, CT. Ground level entry from what I have been told, table is brand new and completely disassembled. Does anyone work in the area or know anyone in that area?
 
Ok I don't remember but that's fine


Did you want me to dedicate a day for the table to be delivered to me?
 
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No, you interpreted that on your own. Some people have a location that can be delivered to, some don't so it can be picked up from a freight terminal.
 
Why would I want to make my customer go through more effort than needed. When you buy a table you don't expect to need to unload it from a tractor trailer, I wanted the table delivered and installed to my customer, "white glove service" I don't expect my customers to lift a finger.
 
Why would I want to make my customer go through more effort than needed. When you buy a table you don't expect to need to unload it from a tractor trailer, I wanted the table delivered and installed to my customer, "white glove service" I don't expect my customers to lift a finger.

I agree 100%

I also think you shouldn't expect a guy to have to wait around all day for a table to be delivered or expect a guy to have to drive to a terminal and deal with potential problems there

tables are delivered all the time directly to the customers home without The customer lifting a finger. having to wait for truck or go pick up the table is a non STD cost. The increased cost for that makes doing a job on a cheaper table not worth the effort as I would charge more for that hassle

then exactly what do you think is a fair price for that, then doing the job and taking away the garbage


What do other guys think about a situation like that?
How much would you charge for all that service? Probably more than it's worth versus the table and that's why I was reluctant

when delivered to ground floor which happens all the time for me, I don't have to receive them or go get them, I charge 250
 
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I agree 100%

I also think you shouldn't expect a guy to have to wait around all day for a table to be delivered or expect a guy to have to drive to a terminal and deal with potential problems there

tables are delivered all the time directly to the customers home without The customer lifting a finger. having to wait for truck or go pick up the table is a non STD cost. The increased cost for that makes doing a job on a cheaper table not worth the effort as I would charge more for that hassle

then exactly what do you think is a fair price for that, then doing the job and taking away the garbage


What do other guys think about a situation like that?
How much would you charge for all that service? Probably more than it's worth versus the table and that's why I was reluctant

when delivered to ground floor which happens all the time for me, I don't have to receive them or go get them, I charge 250

There are plenty of companies, across the country, who do exactly what I just talked about. I would say its standard practice for a company to pick it up from a freight terminal. Since there are so many internet based retailers now, a lot of mechanics have become used to this, as have Im since I do it very frequently.

Instead of you receiving, or picking up the table, you think it is better to have it delivered into the customers home by the shipping company? Make the customer check for damage? Make the customer wait for you to figure out when exactly you can get there, while she has a bunch of boxes just sitting in the middle of her floor?

For being a guy who is innovative and all about the next "cool" thing you really haven't gotten with how tables sold over the internet are done. No one has the table delivered into the home. The cost to have another company just to deliver the table into the home is much more expensive, than you doing it yourself, and also installing it.

Look at Glen, he does white glove service but to another level, he drives them to customers himself so there isn't any "freight" to charge also. I have never heard Glen complain about removing trash either, to be honest I have never heard anyone on here say one of the downsides of installing tables is the garbage.

I think you will that everyone does do exactly what I was asking of you, I found a company, he has absolutely no problem with doing it, and he has been working on tables for 30 years. He has a system for picking tables up from freight terminals, and I was happy to pay the cost to someone eager to actually complete the job.
 
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well I guess that's why American companies are going out of business

Imported everything is wiping out jobs and services

I have gone to terminals before etc but only when the pay is fair
 
In my area of Mich., if I have to pick up at a terminal, must be with in 30 miles.


terminal fee: $ 200.00
deliv. fee: $ 100.00
ground level set up: $ 250.00
basement level: $ 350.00
rails un-coverd: add $ 200.00

our avg del/set : $ 500.00
 
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Well, I don't think you can go pick up a table (terminal or otherwise) , deliver and set it up right for $250. Vehicle, gas, helper etc..etc..you will lose money, or work for peanuts. I wouldn't even consider it for less than 500.
 
Well, I don't think you can go pick up a table (terminal or otherwise) , deliver and set it up right for $250. Vehicle, gas, helper etc..etc..you will lose money, or work for peanuts. I wouldn't even consider it for less than 500.

I agree, My 250 price was if the table was already there and included taking away the garbage which I think is fair
 
Wow none of you must get a lot of internet tables. Those prices are insane.

Chris, what do you mean insane? you wouldn't want a hack job done would you? Are you going to work and drive all day probably 10-12 hours for $250? and pay a helper, buy gas etc...out of that? wow you got to be kidding.
 
Chris, what do you mean insane? you wouldn't want a hack job done would you? Are you going to work and drive all day probably 10-12 hours for $250? and pay a helper, buy gas etc...out of that? wow you got to be kidding.

Everyone needs to get $250 out of their heads. John wanted the table delivered in the home already, which is unfeasible. I never once said $250, $250 is a good price just for installation. But you want another $250 for spending what 45 minutes- 1 hour to pick up a table from a freight terminal, that is insane.

Why would it take you 10-12 hours to pick up a table from a freight terminal and deliver it?? Unless you were driving a great vast long distance.
 
Everyone needs to get $250 out of their heads. John wanted the table delivered in the home already, which is unfeasible. I never once said $250, $250 is a good price just for installation. But you want another $250 for spending what 45 minutes- 1 hour to pick up a table from a freight terminal, that is insane.

Why would it take you 10-12 hours to pick up a table from a freight terminal and deliver it?? Unless you were driving a great vast long distance.

No, I said to the home. I can pick up the slates and bring them in myself

another problem with selling tables and not doing the service is that when there is a problem what are You going to pay your guy for showing up but then not being able to complete the job or do you just say set it up and let you worry about it



I agree with other guys, pay peanuts and get a monkey

FYI. What Glen does is like apples and oranges and your tables are not Diamonds
 
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No, I said to the home. I can pick up the slates and bring them in myself

another problem with selling tables and not doing the service is that when there is a problem what are You going to pay your guy for showing up but then not being able to complete the job or do you just say set it up and let you worry about it



I agree with other guys, pay peanuts and get a monkey

FYI. What Glen does is like apples and oranges and your tables are not Diamonds

FYI I was referring to Glen's service, not the type of table. Your referencing something that has nothing to do with the topic at hand.

The gentleman I have doing it is going to inspect the table prior to delivering to determine if there are any problems.

Someone close this thread, it really is over with I found what I needed to find.
 
FYI I was referring to Glen's service, not the type of table. Your referencing something that has nothing to do with the topic at hand.

The gentleman I have doing it is going to inspect the table prior to delivering to determine if there are any problems.

Someone close this thread, it really is over with I found what I needed to find.


It is relevant as I don't think Diamonds come with packaging that Glen has to get rid of.
He also probably won't use a 1 or 2 batteries putting it together
 
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