>My local vw mechanic ( that I have became friends with) and I were talking
the other day about the amount of times he does estimates, etc....for free.
Often times he does not get the work, for he is very thorough, and will not
do a halfway job.<

Unfortunately, this is true of many businesses... I run a video production
company and while I don't bust my knuckles, I have spent many hours doing
bids for people who don't even respond when the quote is presented.  It's
just part of the job... you win some and you lose some.  Have to agree
however it can be frustrating.

Mick Kalber
89 Syncro Westy "Daddy-O"
Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
62 Halaulani Place    Hilo, Hawaii  96720
ph. 808-935-5557    fax 808-935-0066
hotlava@interpac.net
www.volcanoscapes.com