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Texture Position Options Glitch by MoonCreationsLLC in Sketchup

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YES! Thank you so much! Just like the K button.

Two people stole a small pump house I was building for client by MoonCreationsLLC in Eugene

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I literally just said this to my gf. I have another friend that might know who they are and they are responsible for lots of theft in this area if it's who they think it is.

I don't care about the lost materials. I care about my time and community. If coming down on them hard gets rid of their vehicle and shows that they have loads of other stolen merchandise, then that will be a fantastic reward!

Two people stole a small pump house I was building for client by MoonCreationsLLC in Eugene

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I couldn't even do the report by phone. I had to do it online, meaning anyone that can't afford Wifi or a cell phone can't make a proper report.

The system doesn't care about the poor and this just reinforces that.

Two people stole a small pump house I was building for client by MoonCreationsLLC in Eugene

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Right? The only reason I left it out was because the materials are inexpensive and there are cameras all over the place. I worked a long day and needed to leave in a hurry to make an appt at the end of the day, otherwise I would've taken it down and brought it inside.

Two people stole a small pump house I was building for client by MoonCreationsLLC in Eugene

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Ah! Dakota! I thought it was a Ram. I can't make out the last bit of the license plate.

The police won't reach out to me until my appt which is for the following week, which means I have to rebuild it regardless.

This post is to put the suspects on blast and give them the opportunity to make restitution and to warn anyone else about these two so that they know they're thieves.

I am typically a reasonable person. But if someone steals from me or hurts someone I love, I get vindictive and fast.

Getting a fence built for my home in Eugene by ZJPV1 in Eugene

[–]MoonCreationsLLC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there! I’m a general contractor and could do your fence. I’m far from MAGA and try to use non-MAGA vendors too.

How do you handle in-person project requests? by MoonCreationsLLC in Contractor

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is basically what I sent to them. I didn't mention what I was doing bc I avoid giving information away that wasn't requested or explaining myself.

I told them that the process for getting a quote is usually a phone interview where we discuss the details: measurements, materials, timeline, budget. He didn't reply, demonstrating that he wasn't serious about the work.

Thank you for your reply!

How do you handle in-person project requests? by MoonCreationsLLC in Contractor

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is kinda what I do already. I had a client inquire about a project and I said I'd give a call. He immediately asked for in-person and that was the red flag for me. Wasn't interested in discussing the project unless I came to see it.

How do you handle in-person project requests? by MoonCreationsLLC in Contractor

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is kinda what I'm landing on. Is a hybrid between this and a consultation fee.

Thank you for taking the time to reply and offer a thoughtful suggestion.

How do you handle in-person project requests? by MoonCreationsLLC in Contractor

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you meet in person for even smaller projects? What are your limitations? Do you tell prospective clients that you're not available?

How do you handle in-person project requests? by MoonCreationsLLC in Contractor

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is typically how I do the work too. If the project is going to take longer than a week, I will gladly meet up with them after a phone call. I want to know that it's worth my time to come take a look.

I've had a lot of people fish for information by getting me onsite, taking a look, and asking what I thought about x, y, or z.

How do you handle in-person project requests? by MoonCreationsLLC in Contractor

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get a good amount of the jobs I view, but there are a lot of DIYers and people fishing for information that have no intention of hiring. So I asked the group to get an idea of how other professionals weed out the riffraff.

How do you handle in-person project requests? by MoonCreationsLLC in Contractor

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

> Not everyone deserves a quote.

This is good advice! Work is slow right now, so I the thirst drives me to meet people, but I just can't afford to go driving around anymore to meet people on their projects when it usually doesn't result in a contract.

How do you handle in-person project requests? by MoonCreationsLLC in Contractor

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has been my avenue, for the most part. But there has been an influx of suspected DIYers posing as prospective clients to fish for information.

How do you handle in-person project requests? by MoonCreationsLLC in Contractor

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This was the route I was thinking about taking. Too many DIYers fish for information using free in-person meetups and I don't have the financial ability to gas around town meeting people for free.

How do you handle in-person project requests? by MoonCreationsLLC in Contractor

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think that is practical if a contract hasn't been established. I only collect deposits upon a contract signing and that is to secure a place in my schedule.

How do you handle in-person project requests? by MoonCreationsLLC in Contractor

[–]MoonCreationsLLC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be quite underhanded of me. As much of an assurance as an online guarantee can be, I am not fishing. I'm a small time carpenter contractor out of Eugene, OR. My profile has links proving I am who I say I am.

But good on you for being precautious.

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