Author Topic: Knob? $485 dollars? (Read 2657 times)

JackTucky · « **on:** January 05, 2006, 09:08:57 pm »

Bought a "spec" home here in southern indiana in July. Closed the deal and moved in with builder owing me a few things. I kept a few thousand in escrow.

Found out shortly after closing builder is broke.

Kept a good relationship with him, didn't scream, didn't curse, and everything is done, except for one door knob, on my patio french doors.

The door knob is special. can't get it from home dumpo. lowes, etc.

I look at manufacturer/model#, it's a weather-shield door.

I call weather shield. give them the serial#. they say I need a hoppe lockset.

I call nearest weather shield dealer that the builder doesn't owe money to.

$485.

I say "I can get a whole new door for that"

He says, "not a weather shield door. That's a damn good door"

WWYD?

Art

nostrebor · « **Reply #1 on:** January 05, 2006, 09:12:35 pm »

Is the $485 still in escrow? Or is it out of your pocket. If in escrow, I would just get the knob.

ChadTower · « **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2006, 09:23:13 pm »

I would go to the builder's house and steal his knob.

Then I'd give my knob to his wife, his daughter, and his horse.

JackTucky · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2006, 09:26:14 pm »

It's in unofficial escrow. I have the money. in my bank account. I'll probably never give the money to him, since he's just about gone/broke.

So, technically, it's out of my pocket.

Is a weather shield door worth that much to me in energy savings? My bro in law just bought a french door with blinds inside the glass for $584. Is it possible that my door is SO much better than a decent quality door from home depot?

Art

nostrebor · « **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2006, 09:46:15 pm »

In reality, no it probably isn't. If you don't have to worry about the builder, I would just do whichever was the cheapest and still decent in quality.

JackTucky · « **Reply #5 on:** January 05, 2006, 09:54:13 pm »

that's what i'm thinking. of course you throw in the, "uninstall/reinstall new door" factor.

Art

shmokes · « **Reply #6 on:** January 05, 2006, 10:41:36 pm »

Maybe you can resell the old door. "Weathershield French Door. Perfect Condition. Just needs replacement knob."

nostrebor · « **Reply #7 on:** January 05, 2006, 10:49:42 pm »

Quote from: shmokes on January 05, 2006, 10:41:36 pm

Maybe you can resell the old door. "Weathershield French Door. Perfect Condition. Just needs replacement knob."

Nice. This might just pay for the new door.

JackTucky · « **Reply #8 on:** January 05, 2006, 11:04:32 pm »

yeah, let some sucker buy a weather shield door. not me! I ALREADY have one!

Art

DrewKaree · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2006, 11:35:24 pm »

Sucks, but if you won't notice it by replacing the whole door, have at it. $500 for a door knob borders on whatever's after insanity unless it's solid gold.

Zakk · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2006, 03:27:59 pm »

Is there no way to alter the door to take a normal bolt/knob?

markrvp · « **Reply #11 on:** January 06, 2006, 03:33:06 pm »

It's French. It's too messed up to fix.

shmokes · « **Reply #12 on:** January 06, 2006, 03:45:42 pm »

I believe each person should be evaluated on their own worthiness whereas your hatred is aimed stereotypically at large groups.

LMAO

RayB · « **Reply #13 on:** January 06, 2006, 03:48:14 pm »

BYOFDK

markrvp · « **Reply #14 on:** January 06, 2006, 04:02:24 pm »

Quote from: shmokes on January 06, 2006, 03:45:42 pm

I believe each person should be evaluated on their own worthiness whereas your hatred is aimed stereotypically at large groups.

LMAO

You caught me Schmokes.

Zakk · « **Reply #15 on:** January 06, 2006, 04:35:26 pm »

I move that we should, from here on out, call all french doors "FREEDOM DOORS!"

JackTucky · « **Reply #16 on:** January 06, 2006, 04:46:29 pm »

Quote from: shmokes on January 06, 2006, 03:45:42 pm

I believe each person should be evaluated on their own worthiness whereas your hatred is aimed stereotypically at large groups.

LMAO

Yet you group texans all together. Markrvp probably couldn't care less about your dopey texans remark. It's just that you call everyone else out (did you use the racist word for some?), when we have fun, so you need to stand up to the same liberal huggy kissy feel good world you preach on us.

I think the Dallas Cowboys suck. How much you want to be Markrvp thinks thats funny?

Art

markrvp · « **Reply #17 on:** January 06, 2006, 04:55:08 pm »

Quote from: JackTucky on January 06, 2006, 04:46:29 pm

I think the Dallas Cowboys suck.

J_K_M_A_N · « **Reply #18 on:** January 06, 2006, 04:56:44 pm »

I am kinda disappointed there hasn't been a comment about the $485 and knob polishing.

Are you guys feeling ok?

J_K_M_A_N

markrvp · « **Reply #19 on:** January 06, 2006, 04:58:13 pm »

I can polish my knob for much cheaper than $485.

JackTucky · « **Reply #20 on:** January 06, 2006, 05:03:58 pm »

Yeah. with the internets, polishing is QUICK and free.

Art

ChadTower · « **Reply #21 on:** January 06, 2006, 06:55:37 pm »

Quote from: Zakk on January 06, 2006, 04:35:26 pm

I move that we should, from here on out, call all french doors "FREEDOM DOORS!"

And then LOCK them!

shmokes · « **Reply #22 on:** January 06, 2006, 07:33:39 pm »

Quote from: JackTucky on January 06, 2006, 04:46:29 pm

Yet you group texans all together.

Yep...good eye there. Nothing gets by old JackTucky

Quote from: markrvp on January 06, 2006, 02:58:57 pm

I believe each person should be evaluated on their own worthiness whereas your hatred is aimed stereotypically at large groups.

Quote from: shmokes on January 06, 2006, 03:45:42 pm

I believe each person should be evaluated on their own worthiness whereas your hatred is aimed stereotypically at large groups.

LMAO

As far as calling you out when you're having fun and did I use the racist word for some......what in god's name are you talking about?

markrvp · « **Reply #23 on:** January 06, 2006, 08:42:35 pm »

Quote from: shmokes on January 06, 2006, 07:33:39 pm

Quote from: JackTucky on January 06, 2006, 04:46:29 pm

Yet you group texans all together.

shmokes · « **Reply #24 on:** January 06, 2006, 11:58:34 pm »

Good lord, you people aren't too swift, are you?

I quoted you and myself because JackTucky needed the help. He didn't realize that when I said it I was quoting you from less than an hour earlier in a thread he was following.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #25 on:** January 07, 2006, 12:00:50 am »

Quote from: J_K_M_A_N on January 06, 2006, 04:56:44 pm

I am kinda disappointed there hasn't been a comment about the $485 and knob polishing. Are you guys feeling ok?

J_K_M_A_N

Are you volunteering? No, not a comment, knob polishing services

Yeah yeah, I know, kiss your Brasso.

markrvp · « **Reply #26 on:** January 07, 2006, 12:06:08 am »

Quote from: shmokes on January 06, 2006, 11:58:34 pm

Good lord, you people aren't too swift, are you?

shmokes · « **Reply #27 on:** January 07, 2006, 02:10:06 am »

But my work is so fulfilling.

JackTucky · « **Reply #28 on:** January 08, 2006, 11:08:31 pm »

I feel honored to have made shmokes tagline. This together with a token might get me on the subway.

In the meantime, lets all bask in the glory of shmokes liberalism. Feels good to feel bad for others, doesn't it shmokes?

Jacktucky

Stingray · « **Reply #29 on:** January 09, 2006, 09:44:56 am »

Wasn't this supposed to be about doorknobs?

If you can't make a regular doorknob work, you're not trying hard enough.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #30 on:** January 09, 2006, 10:06:57 am »

No, the thread went appropriately.

He wanted to talk about overblown knobs and Shmokes and JackTucky immediately started going at it.

How can that be incorrect?

shmokes · « **Reply #31 on:** January 09, 2006, 12:16:40 pm »

Quote from: JackTucky on January 08, 2006, 11:08:31 pm

I feel honored to have made shmokes tagline.

To be sure, it's a distinction not reserved for just anybody.

markrvp · « **Reply #32 on:** January 09, 2006, 12:44:43 pm »

Only the brightest and best among us get the honor. For all of shmokes liberal diatribes and hate-filled rants, at least he recognizes true genius.

nostrebor · « **Reply #33 on:** January 09, 2006, 05:36:52 pm »

From one member of the true genius club to another, congrats to Mark for his new custom title.

JackTucky · « **Reply #34 on:** January 10, 2006, 11:04:08 am »

Quote from: markrvp on January 09, 2006, 12:44:43 pm

Only the brightest and best among us get the honor. For all of shmokes liberal diatribes and hate-filled rants, at least he recognizes true genius.

But I am the true genius, among others.

Art


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