Plumber Leaves Customer’s House After Bizarre Negotiation

Picture this: you’re a plumber in NYC, and you get a frantic call from a young, nervous-sounding guy who can’t even give you his address or phone number. You agree to help, but when you arrive, things just get weirder. The customer tries to negotiate your rate with a bizarre sliding scale, and you’re left wondering if you’re on some hidden camera show. Let’s dive into this wild story and see what happened.

The Mysterious Call

A Leak and No Address?

Panic Mode Activated

Phone Number Drama

Teleporter Joke

Arriving on the Scene

The Problem Revealed

The Negotiation Begins

Sliding Scale Shenanigans

Flat Rate Standoff

Mom Steps In

Exit Stage Left ‍♂️

The Final Word

A Different Approach? ‍♂️

Self-Reflection

The Verdict: Was the Plumber in the Wrong?

So, after a bizarre negotiation and a sliding scale that seemed to come out of nowhere, our plumber friend decided to leave the customer’s house. He later received a text accusing him of being a horrible person for leaving them in their time of need. But was he really in the wrong? The mom seemed stressed and wanted the work done, but the son insisted on calling their regular plumber. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this peculiar situation… ️‍♀️

Experienced plumber charges fairly for emergency call, NTA.

Plumber refuses haggling customer, but would’ve helped if approached differently

Plumber negotiation gone wrong leads to bizarre anecdote.

Don’t wait for a plumbing disaster to learn to negotiate

Misunderstanding leads to hilarious comment and reply

Plumber stands firm on price, customer tries to guilt trip. NTA

Why pay more when you can get it done for less?

Regular plumber’s negligence led to bizarre negotiation. ‍

Charging for estimates: fair or not? NTA says yes.

Plumber stands ground after bizarre negotiation

Respect for plumbers and healthcare workers who deal with poop

Plumber successfully negotiates bizarre situation, deemed not the a**hole

Prospective client doesn’t listen, plumber walks away. NTA

Expertise and experience matter, not just the job duration. NTA

Plumber leaves after bizarre negotiation. Commenter agrees and adds insight.

Setting value for your work is important. NTA for leaving.

Respect your plumber’s time and labor

Homeowner relieved by easy fix, anticipates higher costs.

Block the number and avoid bizarre negotiations

Dealing with non-paying customers is a nightmare

Commenter calls out customer’s negotiation tactics during pandemic

Plumber’s bizarre negotiation leaves customer and commenter puzzled

Proactive communication helps avoid plumbing disasters

Customer’s NTA comment on a bizarre negotiation with plumber

Don’t be a doormat! Your time and trade are valuable

Peaceful comment section

Customer defends plumber’s rates, says NTA for trip charge.

Don’t let customers compare your prices to ‘regular guy’

Plumber wins negotiation with difficult homeowner.

Plumber gets bizarre negotiation, customer doesn’t charge. NTA

DIY gone wrong? NTA for calling a pro and paying up

Commenter asserts NTA with finality

Training and expertise should be valued over time taken. NTA

Speculation on the plumber’s odd behavior sparks discussion

Standing up for your pricing is NTA

Fair pricing and great service from a reasonable plumber

Negotiation gone wrong, plumber walks out. NTA stands firm.

Customer’s bizarre negotiation leads to NTA judgement on Reddit

Red flags raised during bizarre negotiation, but customer not TA

Clear explanation of how quotes work, NTA handled it professionally

Electrician shares frustration with entitled customers and importance of fair pricing.

Self-aware OP seeks validation for not being a prick

Plumber fails to provide address, commenter would’ve hung up. NTA.

Customer’s frustration over plumber’s bizarre negotiation tactics.

Customer tries to negotiate price, insults plumber, and loses business

Customer cancels job, plumber leaves. NTA for leaving.

Customer balks at plumber’s price but acknowledges it’s fair.

Plumber leaves after negotiation gone wrong, but was the customer NAH?

Setting boundaries as a service provider is important

Plumber praised for leaving unreasonable customer.

Plumber’s regular guy bailed, NTA for not waiting around

Plumber praised for not tolerating bizarre negotiation tactics

Mom uses son to scam plumber, gets called out. NTA

Plumber makes clean break after bizarre negotiation

Regular guy not fixing cause of backups. NTA.

Teaching a lesson NTA comment wins

Experience over time: a fair plumber-client negotiation

Don’t undervalue a plumber’s time and expertise. NTA for charging.

Plumber praised for leaving after bizarre negotiation with lunatic

Clear communication and respect for boundaries is key. NTA.

Glad nothing bad happened except dealing with a nut

Customer’s patience with clueless plumber praised by commenters

Setting boundaries: Plumber leaves after customer declines estimate. NTA.

Weird family dynamics and a child negotiating?

Plumber’s unprofessional behavior gets what it deserves

Standing up for your worth is always the right move

Plumber’s negotiation ends in bizarre NTA situation

Plumber’s knowledge is valuable, charge for it

Teaching a valuable lesson to a young plumber

Plumber shares experience of customers haggling over minimum charges.

Fair pricing for emergency services, customer had a choice.

Paying for a plumber’s time – NTA or YTA?

Customer stands up for themselves in payment dispute

Plumber not at fault for leaving after customer refused quote