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| - I haven't yet actually done business with Renewal by Andersen and after my first encounter with them, I probably will find someone else, anyone else, to replace my windows. Why? Because they will not schedule an appointment to come out and measure and quote an install price. They have to do a 90 minute pitch in the evening to both home owners. This is because they want to sell you something that is more costly than it should be, likely has financing attached to it and I guarantee you, is tied to a commission. I am in sales and the only type of company I would NEVER work for again is one that forces the sales person to operate like this.
Look, we all buy replacement items for our homes regularly. New bath fixtures, new a/c units, new flooring, etc... 99% of the time, you don't have to sit through a pitch. You just get a quote and the salesman is on his/her way. When the price o the product is competitive and the sales rep has the product that fits your lifestyle, no pitch is required. No financing, either, since most people will have their own financing available BEFORE they call for that quote.
Anyway, it has all the attributes of an overpriced sale so unfortunately, Andersen Windows won't be the new ones in my home. We scheduled a normal appointment with a local contractor who doesn't have any gimmicks or hooks in his portfolio, just the new windows we desire.
Too bad...I really like the way those Andersen windows look on HGTV!
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