Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a plumbing predicament that’ll make your pipes burst with laughter (or frustration, depending on your perspective). Our protagonist, a seasoned NYC plumber, finds himself in a late-night dilemma when a sketchy call comes in from a mysterious customer. With more red flags than a communist parade, this plumber has to navigate through a maze of missing info, creative pricing, and a whole lot of drama. So, grab your plungers and let’s dive into this drain-clogging tale of haggling, walking away, and questioning one’s a**hole status!
Sketchy Late-Night Call: A Plumber’s Dilemma

Mysterious Caller Can’t Give Basic Info

Who Doesn’t Know Their Own Address?!

Caller ID Please! This Gets Weirder…

Rush Hour Teleporter Malfunction

Locked and Loaded: Plumber Prepares for Anything

Backed-Up Sewer Line: A Quick Fix or a Rusty Mess?

Flat Rate Fiasco: Customer’s Creative Pricing

♂️ Take It or Leave It: Plumber Stands His Ground ♂️

♂️ Plumber Walks Away: No Time for Haggling ♂️

What More Do You Want? Plumber Perplexed

No Sob Story, No Discount

Am I the A**hole? Plumber Seeks Internet’s Judgment

Plumber’s Pricing Predicament: Is He the A**hole?
In this wild plumbing adventure, our protagonist finds himself at odds with a customer who seems to have missed the memo on basic info like addresses and phone numbers. Despite the sketchy vibes, our plumber arrives on the scene, only to be met with a backed-up sewer line and a customer who wants to haggle like he’s at a flea market. When the plumber stands his ground on pricing, the customer sends him packing, leaving our hero to question his a**hole status. ♂️ The internet chimes in with a resounding “Not the A**hole!” proving that sometimes, sticking to your guns (or plungers) is the way to go. So, what do you think? Was our plumber right to walk away, or should he have played the haggling game? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this plumbing predicament!
Plumber was justified in charging for almost an hour’s work

Plumber receives outrageous request, stands up for business ethics. NTA.

Plumber’s outrageous request reminds me of a classic tow truck trick

Don’t haggle during a plumbing emergency – NTA comment

Plumber stands up for fair pricing, customer tries to guilt-trip. NTA

Being a plumber is more than just fixing pipes for cheap.

Customer refuses to listen to plumber’s professional advice. NTA.

Plumber’s justified response to entitled customer deserves respect

Customer’s outrageous request justified plumber’s decision not to return.

Respect for plumbers and healthcare workers who deal with poop

Customer’s unrealistic expectations cause frustration despite fair pricing.
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Plumber stands up for fair compensation, deemed NTA by commenter

Respect for standing up to unreasonable clients! NTA

Tradespeople deserve to be paid for their experience and expertise. NTA

Don’t fall for the “X does it cheaper” bluff!

Plumber walks out on outrageous request. Commenters agree NTA.

Valuing your work is important to weed out bad clients

Respectful plumber stands up for their worth. NTA

Homeowner panics at plumbing issue but grateful for easy fix.

Standing up to entitled customers with no money
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Skeptical commenter calls out entitled customer during pandemic

Bizarre request for plumber leaves commenter’s imagination running wild

Preparation is key for plumber’s success, late-night charge justified.

A 16-year-old’s locksmith experience puts entitled son in his place ♂️

Service industry workers deserve respect and fair compensation

Customer expects free plumbing service, commenter says NTA.

Don’t compare my price to ‘the regular guy’ and expect me.

DIY gone wrong? Pay the piper

Plumber’s years of training should be valued, not just minutes. NTA

Doubting the guy’s story and motives, interesting perspective

Standing your ground: NTA for walking out on unreasonable customer.
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A fair plumber charges flat fee for diagnostics and hourly rate.

Setting the record straight on getting quotes.

Electrician empathizes with plumber’s decision to walk out on demanding customer.

Self-aware commenter earns props for light-hearted language

Defending the plumber’s decision, but questioning the customer’s logic.

Plumber stands up to entitled customer’s bluff with grace. NTA

Polite decline of outrageous request earns NTA judgement.

Setting reasonable prices is fair, NTA. Funny IT story

Plumber walks out on customer, Redditor gives perspective on behavior

Setting boundaries as a service provider is important.

Plumber not a personal assistant, NTA for leaving

Mom uses kid to scam plumber, but gets called out. NTA

Regular plumber may be neglecting to fix the root cause. NTA.

Plumber’s experience over time: NTA wins the debate

Plumber refuses free quote request, fellow Aussies relate. ♂️

Plumber encounters shady, outrageous request – NTA walks out.

Plumber’s patience tested with customer’s lack of address knowledge

Bizarre family dynamic leaves plumber puzzled.

Support for OP’s decision to not deal with disrespectful customer

Plumber stands up for their worth

Valuable knowledge is worth paying for

Teaching the value of hard work to entitled youth

Setting reasonable prices is important for businesses. NTA.

Fair pricing for emergency service. Customer had unreasonable expectations.

Charging call-out fees: fair or not? NTA’s opinion.

Plumber justified in leaving due to customer’s refusal of quote.

Respect the hard work and skill of tradespeople. NTA

Plumber defends his job against undervaluing customers.

Expert plumber receives support for walking out on underpriced job

Customer agrees to pay for sewage fix, not haggle. NTA

Customer’s unrealistic expectations and sketchy behavior exposed. NTA.

Running a business means no obligation to unreasonable customers

Plumber’s after-hours service call was worth the $175 charge.

Sketchy customer refuses quote, NTA for leaving the job.

Supportive spouse of plumber shares relatable experience with entitled customers

Customer’s incompetence leads to justified plumber walkout. NTA
