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To: Rambi who wrote (43353)	12/9/1999 4:15:00 PM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71178

I don't know, brass sounds better than plastic. Plastic will keep breaking, and brass will last. Of course, you should have been offered the choice, but it doesn't sound so bad if the brass thingie cost $150. Although it does sound like they buy their parts at the same place the Department of Defense buys its $400 toilet seats.;^)

To: Rambi who wrote (43353)	12/9/1999 4:19:00 PM
From: Ish	Respond to of 71178

I spent $239 on a plumber two years ago. Got a new large capacity, extra efficient water heater installed and the old one hauled away. <<And if they give me the crap about this 150 dollar brass valve, which could have been an 18.50 plastic one according to the other plumbers, >> Better go to a good lumberyard. The plastic valve is closer to $10 and the brass one around $30. It's a simple pressure plunger. Are you interested in buying a bridge? I have a couple of then on sale cheap today.

To: Rambi who wrote (43353)	12/9/1999 4:43:00 PM
From: Justin C	Respond to of 71178

I think the toilet/plumber turmoil is a result of the GaugiePost5K problem. At about the time he made his Post No. 5000 today, I was standing in line at the supermarket watching a total collapse of the credit card payment system when the woman in front of me tried to pay her $279 total with a combination of debit and credit cards. It took forever, or at least seemed so. But I'm relieved that my electricity and water are still turned on, so maybe Gaugie hasn't hurt us too badly ... :)