Re: ADT Essential Wireless Package

["Mike" <BE@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Everywhere Man" <alarminstall@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Mike wrote:
>>   It's back to the drawing board for me. <
>
> Good idea, Mike. Post the state that you live in and you MIGHT find an
> good local installing dealer lurking in the group, or someone here
> might be able to  refer you to one.
> Outside of that you can visit the NBFAA website www.alarm.org for a
> list of installing companies in your area, submit requests for quotes
> through www.Servicemagic.com and www.buyerszone.com.
> Your local chamber of commerce may have an alarmco as a member too.
> Some companies offer discounts when contacted through outside sources
> as an incentive so investigate that. When you receive a proposal ask
> for it to be itemized. You should know how much each device is costing
> you.
> Sit down with each dealer and just lay it on the line for them. Tell
> them you understand they are entitled to make a profit but you don't
> feel like paying for their summer home so to come down on the price
> some. Tell them it's also to their advantage because you PROMISE not to
> be a ball breaker during the install. If there is a location where
> exposing 6 inches of wire will save the installer 4 hours then let him
> either expose the wire or just eliminate the device from the install.
> Ventilate your attic the night before the install to cool it down. Make
> sure there isn't an obstacle course in your basement. Try dropping the
> temp on the a/c a few degrees. 78 degrees might feel comfy to you but
> to a old, fat, bald guy (which described most of the guys here) it's
> deadly.
> Remember this installer is the same guy who will care for your system
> over the years and installers never forget ball busters, but we also
> don't forget customers who work WITH us.
> Simple courtesies like these will only help build the relationship.
>
> Lastly, try to focus more on fire protection and less on burglary. If
> the average crook thinks you have a security system he will break into
> another home that doesn't have one rather than chance breaking into
> yours.
> A fire doesn't care if you have an alarm system,good neighbors, or a
> pit bull. Fire strikes where and when it wants. Spend the money on fire
> protection. You won't regret it.
>
> Good luck with your purchase, Mike.
>