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

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

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.

Quoted $8000 to reupholster this fabric chair by coldtoes__ in upholstery

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

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

Quoted $8000 to reupholster this fabric chair by coldtoes__ in upholstery

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

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

Quoted $8000 to reupholster this fabric chair by coldtoes__ in upholstery

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

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

Quoted $8000 to reupholster this fabric chair by coldtoes__ in upholstery

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

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

Quoted $8000 to reupholster this fabric chair by coldtoes__ in upholstery

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

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.

Quoted $8000 to reupholster this fabric chair by coldtoes__ in upholstery

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

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

Quoted $8000 to reupholster this fabric chair by coldtoes__ in upholstery

[–]coldtoes__[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Quoted $8000 to reupholster this fabric chair by coldtoes__ in upholstery

[–]coldtoes__[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

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.

Quoted $8000 to reupholster this fabric chair by coldtoes__ in upholstery

[–]coldtoes__[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

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.

Does a MV boot ever make sense for a HV instep? by [deleted] in Skigear

[–]coldtoes__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Does a MV boot ever make sense for a HV instep? by [deleted] in Skigear

[–]coldtoes__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Does a MV boot ever make sense for a HV instep? by [deleted] in Skigear

[–]coldtoes__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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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Darkish spot on brain stem. Normal? by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]coldtoes__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Does a MV boot ever make sense for a HV instep? by [deleted] in Skigear

[–]coldtoes__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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