OK. I'll ask this: WHY? Why would you go to 60% of what every other shop does? I know I might go to 95%, lets say but I definately will not go to 60%. So, I am having a hard time trying to fathom out why anyone else would. Now, if it is a startup shop trying to draw in customers, I understand. You would be right that it is a better price IF they are both doing quality work. However, I still am suspicious as to why anyone would do it. When I didn't ahve the facities to do it, I farmed out an intake manifold job. The guy basically lowballed everyone else by 40%. Didn't make it home and the gasket blew out because it was not sealed right. Too much silicone and not enough torque on the bolts. This experience and many more in many different realms make me distrustful of too good a deal.

My problem is that I have had too many deals that looked good but turned out bad. Often, I found my butt sore and I didn't even get a reach around and there is a brown stain on the matteress when I accept these good deals. That is why I am suspicious. I tend to be cynical of human beings which is why I would rather stick with what the average rate is. Yes, sometimes I will lose out but so far, I have been ahead in the long run.

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