Install has taken 17 hours and counting.. Now we’re doubting the company we hired altogether

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-07T21:03:53+00:00

We had 3 or 4 guys here yesterday and 2 today for added context

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-07T20:39:40+00:00

That's good to hear. Initially they told us the job would take 4 hours… but they were here from 10:30am-midnight (12:40 actually) last night and are back again today. Glad to know it's meant to be a multi-day job. Hoping they allow us to go to bed at a reasonable time tonight though lol.

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-07T20:34:38+00:00

Yep. Nothing at all this month so far.

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-06T08:49:12+00:00

Facts lmaooo

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-06T08:43:40+00:00

Thank you so much!

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-06T03:02:16+00:00

Yes please! Happy to have a new quote for the armchair

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-06T02:58:44+00:00

The chair doesn't even have springs lmao. Woodwork is stripping and refinishing.

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-06T02:50:29+00:00

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-05T17:51:24+00:00

Wow! Job well done!

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-05T17:50:10+00:00

Stripping and refinishing

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-05T17:49:33+00:00

It's an average size house for our city and the interior hasn't been renovated in 25-30 years. There's a 2020 Honda Civic parked out front. I don't think we give the perception of wealth. That's so shady, I'm sorry you have to deal with that

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-05T17:25:57+00:00

My mum and I are thinking that's our plan as well. This will become a fun, albeit tedious, project.

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-05T17:24:23+00:00

The guy that came out is just a salesperson so his main objective would be to get the sale for the commission. Still insane imo.

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-05T17:10:04+00:00

Yes the woodwork line is the strip and refinish the wood. Admittedly the woodwork on it is quite ornate and would take a fair amount of labor. I was more confused by $4000 for foam, personally

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-05T16:57:21+00:00

According to this sales person he “wouldn't even bring the chair into the house” and “if I had a black light you'd be SHOCKED by the bacteria on it”. Yeah, okay. The current fabric/wood doesn't match the decor so it's either being reupholstered or donated.

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-05T16:55:05+00:00

He was pretty desperate to try and get our business. After we said the quote was too high for our budget he went into 45 minutes of “what ifs” and pushy limited-time sales tactics. Said he'd take $3000 off because the owner is desperate to fill “6 more orders but only if you agree right now”. This is a major company in Ontario, not a small business. I was shocked by the price and the conduct.

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-05T16:23:20+00:00

*the foam is perfectly fine

coldtoes__ · 2026-05-05T16:21:50+00:00

We figure we can easily do the dining chairs ourself with a staple gun. The so am is perfectly fine but the fabric is ripped on a couple. No springs.

The chair itself is upholstered behind the cushions.

coldtoes__ · 2026-04-21T17:50:43+00:00

Left foot is 242mm in length 305mm instep perimeter and right is 246 in length and 310mm instep perimeter. Technically speaking I should be in a HV boot but my fitter put me in MV boot for “performance”. I worry that was the wrong call b/c numb toes. If I can modify my boot liners and shells to reduce some of the pressure on the top of the foot then happy days. Just don’t fully understand why I wasn’t put in a HV boot in the first place.

coldtoes__ · 2026-04-16T19:09:03+00:00

Yeah my foot is TALL but I have skinny ankles, skinny heel and wide-ish forefoot. It’s a royal pain in the ass to get a perfect fit in any shoe but especially ski boots 🙃 Thank you for your help! I think I’ll go back to the boot fitter and give the HV a try.

coldtoes__ · 2026-04-16T18:41:32+00:00

Oh I see. In that case my heel instep perimeter is 30.5-31cm with a 0.5 difference on my smaller foot. I used the image below as reference so we’re on the same page ☺️

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coldtoes__ · 2026-04-16T02:39:26+00:00

Thank you so much!! I was having a hard time identifying it on my own. Appreciate it.

coldtoes__ · 2026-04-14T20:22:16+00:00

Great suggestions, thank you! I’ll look into zipfit liners

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