OT: Why do repair guys do the "We'll be there between 8:00 and 12:00)

[C(-)ris]

When you schedule the service call tell the receptionist to make a note for the repair man that they can come early if they want to, like 6am to 8am. That gets you put on the front of the line because the guy can come in early and hopefully get more people done. More people means more money. Either that or he can take off a few hours early. It has worked for me many times.