quotes

Scare quotes (also called shudder quotes, sneer quotes, and quibble marks) are quotation marks that writers place around a word or phrase to signal that they are using it in an ironic, referential, or otherwise non-standard sense. Scare quotes may indicate that the author is using someone else's term, similar to preceding a phrase with the expression "so-called"; they may imply skepticism or disagreement, belief that the words are misused, or that the writer intends a meaning opposite to the words enclosed in quotes. Whether or not a pair of quotation marks are considered scare quotes depends on context; scare quotes are not visually different from actual quotations.

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    Post quotes ?????

    I keep getting notifications of Post quotes. What are they other than annoying?
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    Does anyone use an android tablet for quotes, invoicing etc?

    Thinking about getting a tablet to use when out on site and was wondering if anyone else uses one for anything such as invoicing or has any other uses for them which I may not have thought of? If so what apps are you using, looking at getting an android tablet as just can't warrant spending out...
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    new one !!! heating quotes

    Hi, My name is Sandy and I can provide you with leads for your postcode area for central heating installations or boiler changes. The website generates leads for central heating installers which I then pass on to companies who work in your area. If you would like to accept some of these leads...
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    another scam????

    just had an email from these guys Get some heating quotes Hi, My name is Sandy and I can provide you with leads for your postcode area for central heating installations or boiler changes. The website generates leads for central heating installers which I then pass on to companies who work...
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    Help out quotes

    hi , does anyone no of any books or tips that can help with writing out quotes? I struggle trying to make my quotes look professional as i can't always find the words i need. It really fustrates me as i really take pride in my work but im failling misrably with this. Can anyone help?? Thanks​
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    Do you chase up old quotes?

    Hi all just a quick question. If you've quoted for a boiler swap on the Monday and you haven't heard anything for a week or so do you follow it up with a phone call or email or not bother? I only ask because I'm sure I've missed out on jobs because guys are ringing up to see if their quote has...
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    Invoices & Quotes

    Hi, Has anybody got a copy of a standard invoice and quote I could see. Just trying to make some up ready to start work... Someone sent me an example of accounts on here (thanks!) and it helped me loads. Thanks
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    Plumbing quote - is this a fair price?

    Hi Everyone, Just wondering if plumbers on forum believe I am getting a fair price for work below I was quoted for? Been quoted £770 to repipe 8 radiators, including lifting floorboards and the guy putting them back down when hes done and fitting new TRV valves on the radiators (currently they...
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    Royal mail

    Anybody heard the news by how much there putting up there stamps by first class up to 60 pence and 50 pence for second increase of 40-41%, so wise arse gave em the right to set there own prices. Just another cost to incure on our "free" estimates by the time you spend time traveling there and...
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    first house need help

    I have been quoted £3180 to put in a worster bosch boiler with a flow of 11.5l/m, 7 radiators, Thermostat and to move gas round kitchen to attach to gas hob this is using plastic pipes would be another £200 for copper pipes, it could be made £380 cheaper is i use a baxi boiler the plumber has...
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    Cost of central heating - no telephone number quotes please !

    Would be grateful for advice on a SENSIBLE PRICE for installing complete gas central heating, having had "telephone number" quotes. House is a large north London Edwardian, 4 bedroom semi, roughly 156 sq m in size. Ceilings are 2.9 m high. House is single glazed. Central heating has NEVER...
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    heating quotes

    hi everyone , this is my first ever post i just got an email from a company called heating - quotes promising to pass on leads for installing central heating systems, i was wondering if any of you guys had any dealings with them or are they just another scam ? this is the link to their website...
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    Advice on boiler replacements quotes please!

    I have 3 quotes for a replacement boiler. Prices vary, but I'm happy to pay more for a better service. 1. £2000 to provide a Vaillant Pro 28, condensing pipe to leave house by boiler and run along north elevation of property, flush system. One recommendation. 2. £2225 to provide a...
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    new rad fix

    How much to plumb a new rad in kitchen piping through brick wall to link off a rad there,new rad will be bigger.I am just asking for a general price as some quotes have been way excessive. Thanks
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    Bathroom quotes

    Is it just me or do you hate bathroom quoting with a passion. Is there a secret to it ?
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    Email Quotes

    Evening All. Just a quick one. If you send a quote by email do you add one as an attachment to the actual e-mail on a document with a logo/company header or do you just wtite out a quote on the email? Any help/suggestions/examples welcome and as always greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
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    Quotes

    Evening All. If you've read my posts most of you will know I am fairly new to doing jobs on my own and am just a keen bean. All im asking today is when you quote for a job do you do a written quote with perhaps a company logo etc? Or are your quotes just verbal? I'm starting very slow and very...
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    Quotes required - replacement boiler - Brierley Hill, Midlands. DY5

    Hey guys, Gquigley set me thinking with his post on my other thread..., so I thought I would chance my arm. I am looking for quotes to replace a Ravenheat 25/20. Just off Merry Hill Centre, Brierely Hill, Dudley. Looking at no more than £1500 all in for supply and fit. Any takers for...
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    trying to work on a few quotes

    my head is still fuzzy from last nights few beers and im trying hard to work on some quotes but its just not happening lol
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    burst pipes insurance quotes.

    can you give any advice on this job i did on new years eve as there is a posible earner there but not sure where the loss adjuster is coming from, as i didnt realise he was a plumber too?. owner had been away for 3-4 days came home to a total, and i mean total flood. 50 gallon tank in loft...

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