Re: Looking to purchase alarm system - suggestions?

["Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

R.H.Campbell wrote:
> As do I Frank... all the time. Most dealer charge more because...1- that's
> what they feel the market will bear...and 2- that's what everyone else is
> doing. Actually, $15 is exactly where it should be from a marketing
> perspective given the rise in the "direct to end user" monitoring for $10
> (great for DIY customers or others who want to take a chance they'll not
> need any service, but not a very good bet !) Our price gives a fair market
> profit, plus reflects the fact we don't have the overheads of the large
> conglomerates. The only real difference at that rate is how much service and
> warranty you build in, or not !
>
> I have been told that ADT has just changed their policy for renewals. No
> matter what the customer has been promised, their renewals won't ever go
> lower than $29.95. It should take a few years before the increased attrition
> rates catch the attention of the upper brass. In the meantime, hold on to
> your hat....you and I will get takeovers like crazy from ADT.
>
> In my business, my son does all the installs; I do all the takeovers. We
> share the service calls. And I'm just as busy unfortunately as I was
> before...
>
> RHC
>
>


And as long as you give free service, you always will be.