I had George put some new speakers into a set of old speaker cabinets from the 70s. He did a great job. The speakers sound great and the service was exactly what it needed to be.
Here's what you need to know:
1) George is an interesting dude so prepare for a bit of an experience. Great guy, you just need to depart from the expectation of a traditional business exchange.
2) George works out of his home. It ain't BestBuy. More like Uncle George's garage. Which is totally fine.
3) He opens at 10am and closes at 2pm. You're just gonna have to figure that out. I dropped off and picked up on my lunch break.
4) Call ten minutes before arrival. George is a busy man. No time for surprises or small talk. He's an electrician, not a game show host.
5) Back into the driveway. George prefers it that way. Just do it.
6) George is a bit difficult to understand on the phone. It's not his medium. Get over it.
7) Cash only. Period.
8) He's quick. The garage door opens, you drop off. Leave him a deposit (cash- he don't take Apple Pay and he ain't reading a chip) He calls a couple days later to give you the facts; what's needed, what the cost will be and when to pick up. You back in, garage door opens, check your stuff out, pay the man (greenbacks), take your stuff, garage door closes, you leave.
9) George is a really good dude. He represents a time when a man had a skill and that skill demanded fair pay. I enjoyed paying the man for his work and I appreciate his craft. We need more Georges.
10) Write the man a positive Yelp review. He's the only guy in he area that does this kind of work. While calling around, no one knew where to go. One suggested a guy in Grand Rapids. Someone else suggested a guy in Chicago. There's one George and we got him here in Ann Arbor. Consider yourself lucky. I do.
Don't forget:
Cash, Call ten mins before, 10-2, back in. read more
