Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: bullheimer, Location: WA
Asked on: Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 6:37 pm EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:35 am EDT
Question: WHAT is this guy doing to me and himself? here is their ad on the seattle craigslist--------------PACIFIC HOME ELECTRIC----------------Serving all your residential electrical needs!This week we are running a special on Panel and Meter Upgrades.Standard Service Upgrade $1499.00---NORMALY $1899.00Panel only Upgrade $799.00---NORMALY $999.00Meter and Mast only $699.00---NORMALY $899.00New Sub-Panel $459.00---$659.00His "normal" prices are $300 less than mine across the board. at$2200-2400$1200-1600$800-1000$1500and legal cause he's registered. Also another guy called 24/7 electric, also a registered licensed by state electric contractor says in his ad he will work for $50/hr any day, any time you want him there.jeeeze!! you gotta be kidding. i settled on $75 because my toyota dealer charges $85/hr to fix my car. And plumbers??? and Union Shops? I want to kill this guy. i sooooo hope he goes under.
The electrician in question is engaging in predatory pricing, a business practice where a company sets prices below cost in order to drive competitors out of business or gain market share. This practice is illegal in many jurisdictions, including the state of Washington, where the electrician is located.The electrician's "normal" prices are not realistic, and are likely not profitable. The electrician is likely using these prices to lure customers in, and then charging them much higher prices once they have started work. This is a deceptive practice, and is also illegal.The electrician is also violating state law by not having a business license. This is a serious offense, and could result in fines or even jail time.You should report the electrician to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, which regulates electrical contractors in the state. You can file a complaint online at https://www.lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/file-a-complaint.You should also consider hiring a lawyer to help you recover any money you may have lost due to the electrician's deceptive practices. Flag for review