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Old 12-06-2009, 01:27 AM   #26
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I think some of you are failing to realize that tow trucks charge like $60 or more just because they can. Just to tow you a few meters up to the top of a hill. Instead of paying $60 to some random jerk, why not pay a whole lot less, AND be contributing to a charity instead? Win-win.
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Old 12-06-2009, 07:39 AM   #27
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Old 12-06-2009, 08:21 AM   #28
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Good idea.. hopefully I don't need to use your services... I drive according to conditions, hardly ever speed, and already have my winter tires on.

But was this really necessary?

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since the government's too busy building condos for athletes to bother helping the needy
Wow.. just wow. I hardly think comparing the Olympic Village to people who can't drive according to conditions is like comparing apples to... umm... pianos!
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Old 12-06-2009, 08:42 AM   #29
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Hmm, if I get some tow straps, I should join in on this too. Put my diesel full size to good use, and win some good karma. 83 Z28, send me a PM. Im out in Langley, right on the hwy, so I could pretty much cover this end probably. If you want, we could figure something out with that?
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Old 12-06-2009, 09:11 AM   #30
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Old 12-06-2009, 09:38 AM   #31
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ive got a 1 Ton Dually Chevy Ramp Truck, with a Winch and some straps, maybe i should get in on this too



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Old 12-06-2009, 10:42 AM   #32
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I think you should make it minimum donation of $20, just to set a base. $20 is NOT rediculous at all, considering it would be MINIMUM $100 if not more from a tow company, probably closer to $150-200, and you would pay taxes on top of that as well. Also, a tow company will NEVER be dispatched to you immediately, on a snowy night, you are guarenteed to wait a few hours.
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good idea, who knows how many cm of snow vancouver will get this year.
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Old 12-06-2009, 03:35 PM   #34
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good idea. post some stories. and your phone number, although i doubt ill use you. i got a land rover as well.
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I think you should make it minimum donation of $20, just to set a base. $20 is NOT rediculous at all, considering it would be MINIMUM $100 if not more from a tow company, probably closer to $150-200, and you would pay taxes on top of that as well. Also, a tow company will NEVER be dispatched to you immediately, on a snowy night, you are guarenteed to wait a few hours.
I agree with this as well. It also makes it easier for people who don't have a clue how much to offer.
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I'm not going to set a minimum, simply because that goes against my original idea of donating what you can. But to give people an idea of my expectations, I will say that I expect the average donation to fall somewhere between $20 and $40. Lower offers may be negotiated, and higher offers will be expected for people farther away/seriously stuck. Also, I have decided to keep a blog for the whole operation once it's underway. It's free, and will provide a centralized online presence that everyone can access seeing as there might be people other than Revscene members calling me.
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Old 12-06-2009, 08:33 PM   #39
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Then instead of setting a minimum, at least you should say suggested donation is $20 - $40. However I got a feeling you might want to prioritize on people without "asian" accents.

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I'm not going to set a minimum, simply because that goes against my original idea of donating what you can. But to give people an idea of my expectations, I will say that I expect the average donation to fall somewhere between $20 and $40. Lower offers may be negotiated, and higher offers will be expected for people farther away/seriously stuck. Also, I have decided to keep a blog for the whole operation once it's underway. It's free, and will provide a centralized online presence that everyone can access seeing as there might be people other than Revscene members calling me.
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Old 12-06-2009, 09:59 PM   #40
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Old 12-07-2009, 12:24 AM   #41
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hahaha because we're cheap

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Old 12-07-2009, 08:31 AM   #42
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well as long as this doesn't happen... see about 1:00 minute into video.. lol! aka TOW FAIL!



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Not tow fail, dumb ass kids fail.
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Old 12-08-2009, 08:34 PM   #44
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I think you should charge more.
For example last year at work, some dumbass dropped the keys to me and told me his car was stuck in a parking lot by metrotown. I work in Richmond by 3rd.
Called the tow-truck company on Dec 24th. Cost to tow that thing down to me $300+ (km, dollies etc etc..). Car was a Jeep Patriot 4wd. That being said.

Start at $50.. at least.

BTW. Im kinda interested, would like to pull out a few cars with my 1ton diesel.
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Old 01-08-2010, 09:27 AM   #45
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its Jan/8 and where is the contact info ?? Or where is the snow ??
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Old 01-08-2010, 02:56 PM   #46
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Why would you need contact info when there is no snow? Its not happening obviously. There is no NEED for it.
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