Re: DIY alarms with $10 monitoring?

["Robert L Bass" <Sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Bob La Londe" wrote:
>
> I run into that with digital video recording all the time.  Why
> can't I just throw a card in this computer I already have and
> put in those 49 dollar cameras off of Ebay.  My reply is
> always the same.  YOU can.  Save your receipts and check
> their return policies.  If you are happy installing your own
> system and it works for you it may be the best option for
> YOU.

That's an excellent answer, but I would follow that up with a demo of
professional equipment and an explanation of the benefits of professional
installation, experience and knowledge of available and appropriate camera and
DVR choices, etc.  If he wants a pro job, let a pro do it for him.  If he's
able to do his own work, more power to him -- sell him the hardware at a
discount so you earn something for your troubles while he gets the benefit of
local warranty access, etc.

What I would not do is complain about competition from online sources.  That
is just a fact of the modern day marketplace.  The pro can either learn to
sell *over* the online stores or start his own online store as a sideline.
You never know where that might lead.  :^)

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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