Beware of Gilbert Pool Services LLC located in Gilbert Arizona!
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5/30/07 New Update Below -
Scuba Steve has responded to the BBB
After many weeks of our pool guy, Tad, showing up for 3 minutes max and the pool being dirty after he leaves, coupled with our pop up system moaning every 3 minutes so loud you could hear it in the neighbors' yards, I called Gilbert Pool Services LLC, located in Gilbert Arizona, to cancel service. I was informed by Jessica, one of their employees, that I had to either fax in notice to 480-497-4886 or email the owner at scuba663@aol.com informing him of my cancellation. I emailed and then I faxed after they claimed they did not receive my email.
However, the next day I got a reply from someone that Jessica said was the owner, Rick Crissman, who a good friend nicknamed Scuba Steve, so that is how we will refer to him this point forward. I've highlighted the most unprofessional parts for you and also listed my original email to him to show this response was completely uncalled for. This email is UNDOCTORED and is shown exactly the way it was sent and received:
-----Original Message-----
From: Dominic
To: Scuba Steve (scuba663@aol.com)
Sent: Wed, 2 May 2007 3:07 PM
Subject: Cancellation of service and refund on gear box assemblyHello,I was told that I had to send an email to you about cancellation of service. The reason I am canceling service is due to unreliability of work. This latest Monday, I was home to speak to the regular pool guy about the water in the pool as well as why the gear box assembly was not fixed correctly and he never showed up. He claims that he came much earlier than normal and because my dog was out, he decided he was going to come back later in the week. However I don't recall letting my dog out that early in the morning.Additionally, I pay your company to clean the sides and the floor of the pool, but what happens during the 3 minutes the pool guy is there, he stirs up the dirt into the pool for it to come back to the ground of the pool 30-60 minutes after he's goneAs far as the gear box assembly, I've been trying to get you guys to come back and fix this since the first time the guy claimed he fixed it. Every 2-3 minutes it makes this god awful moaning noise that I can hear from inside of my house. I am requesting a refund on work done to the gear assembly so that I can pay someone else to fix it. The invoice# is 51042Please let me know when the refund will be initiated.I appreciated Gilbert Pools at the beginning of service; it just seems that now people are getting complacent and I run everything very efficient and specific and cannot continue service with you and do not want the regular pool guy to return.Dominic
| New Update:
Scuba Steve has responded to the BBB. Here
is his exact response!
Contact Name and Title:
Rick, Managing Member |
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New Update: Scuba Steve says: "According to my attorney you may have screwed up on this one. I guess you will see soon!" I suppose Scuba Steve doesn't appreciate that I've posted his unprofessional comments on the www for everyone to see. |
Fun Pool Fact: According to BBB, Gilbert Pool Services LLC located in Gilbert Arizona has a satisfactory record because they have allegedly resolved all of their public consumer complaints.
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Az Hellbilly, Mesa: "Great!!! I just had them come over to my house this weekend to evaluate my pool system! They never called me back like they said they would."
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Susan O, Gilbert: "Wow, thanks for posting. I will AVOID them to be sure! I almost croaked at the redneck name calling. Geez, what a dirt bag."
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sera, chandler, AZ: "I spent almost $1,000 dollars for Gilbert pools to try and fix my pool heater. One appointment after another was cancelled ..I know way too much about the marital problems of their employee etc...he left me with two wires hanging out of the heater that I need to manually twist together to start heater...still never worked and after a shock from wires I gave up...never use them...what an unprofessional bunch!!!!"
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Christine, Laveen: "Thanks for letting everyone know. I won't be calling them! "
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John Thornton, Mesa: "Im loving how he sends an insulting email and then intends to take out legal action on someone because they dont want to use his company."
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Steve, PHX: "I also used Gilbert Pool services and I was not happy with their cleaning service. As a matter of fact I decided one day to time the guy and I could not believe that he was done cleaning my pool in less then one minute. I thought he was going back to his car to get something but he actually left. I am not kidding, less then one minute. I had to cancel my service the same day."
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Crappy Service, Gilbert: "They Suck...."
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Johnny, Gilbert: "I can't agree more with the things i am reading. i know a guy who worked for this d-bag. He would show animal porn, thats right Animal porn to his empoyees and his whitetrash phone answerer jenna is just as bad, Pure white trash. i would never let them touch your pool!"
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Scott, Reported Gilbert Pools to the BBB: "Wish I read the website before hiring this low integrity company. I will NEVER use Gilbert Pool Service again."
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Laurie, Gilbert AZ: "Was online looking for a pool service. Now I know who not to use..."
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Barret, Chandler, AZ: "I used Gilbert Pools to replace a pool pump. They showed up on the days they said they would and got the job done."
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Winifred, Queen Creek, AZ: "Wish I had seen this website BEFORE using Gilbert Pool Service (3/08). I have file a complaint with the BBB for unprofessional, incompetent swimming pool cleaning service. I wanted a one time cleaning service that should have taken about 45 minutes, I was told. Yet, the service guy came by three days in a row and my pool water was still dirty / cloudy. Gilbert Pool Service responded to the BBB with a bunch of lies such as 'I did not want my pool cleaned'. sic. Customers BEWARE!"
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Aaron, Gilbert: "I own a swimming pool service company and I will keep my company name anonymous, because I don't want this website to boost my business, doesn't seem right. I can't believe that he would talk to a customer in that way. I understand that there are people who want something for nothing in this business and he is right that a working pop up system will make more noise than a broken one. But not enough noise so the neighbors hear it, something must have been wrong, valve turned the wrong way? Pool filter needs to be backwashed? Regardless people like you make me busier!!! I should send you a thank you note..Aaron"
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Steve, Gilbert, AZ: "Gilbert Pool Service sucks!!! They sent a complete idiot out to service my filter. He had to leave before finishing, left the filter in pieces and forgot to turn off the power. When I got up the next morning, my pool was half empty! I called and demanded to speak with the manager. They took a message and I never heard from them again. I finally gave up trying to get in contact with someone after many tries! DO NOT USE GILBERT POOL SERVICE EVER! CROOKS!!! "
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unhappy at gilbert pools, gilbert az: "i also used gilbert pools i also had a very poor experience with them. not showing up, staying for less than 5 min. and also lost some pool equipment while they were there. i did cancle them also please beaware thet word of mouth is very strong. no one in our neighborhood will ever use their services"
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Big Ro, Gilbert AZ: "I found this link looking for a pool service in Gilbert. I know who I am not going to use."
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Brian, Mesa, AZ: "Cindy ... you're dumb."
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Cindy, Gilbert, AZ: "This website is dumb."
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Mark, Feanicks: "Happy 4th of July Scuba Steve. May a thousand roman candles land on your home. "
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Four Season Pool Service, Chandler, Arizona: "Being that I use the same supplier as Gilbert Pools, I've run into these guys and I can vouch that these guys are A holes. Right now I service several of their previous customers. And no pool should ever make that much noise. Call me if you need help with your pool.
Eric
480-430-7653
www.fourseasonpools.com"
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CinAZ, Gilbert: "This was sent to me by a friend who knew I was shopping for a pool service company. She had just gotten it from someone else and when she saw Gilbert Pool Service written on my desk pad she said not to call them, she had just gotten an email about them. As a business owner myself, I can not even imagine posting the things Scuba Steve Jr has posted. Absolutely freaking amazing. How old is he anyway??? 10?? No wait my 10 yr. old is more mature then that. I have had complaints that actually were ridiculous and still went under the old standard "the customer is always right". Word of mouth is vital in your success. Well, Dominic, rest assured, they are losing business because they sure aren't getting mine. Glad to hear you found a legitimate company."
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Mac, Mesa: "Dominic, You should also post your complaint @
http://www.ripoffreport.com/"
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Dominic, Gilbert, AZ: "Check out Doctor Pool. They fixed the issues that Gilbert Pool Services claimed they did not do. Turns out, whoever put the gear assembly back in did not put it together right which was what was causing that noise. It was all fixed thanks to Doctor Pool"
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Sam, Queen Creek: "Looking for a pool cleaner now and they are off my list, thanks for the info."
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Sherrie Kaminski, Streamwood, Il: "I can assure Steve that I am very real. Would love to meet in person when I move to AZ in Sept."
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Jason, Redding,CA: "After reading Scuba Steve's email, I talked to my pool guy about my pop ups. I figured they must be broken because they don't make a god-awful noise. He fired me as a customer when I insisted that Scuba Steve said they are supposed to. SO Scuba Steve or JR, do you make long distance pool service calls. I want my pop ups as loud as Dominic's. My neighbors have some loud dogs and I want to get them back. "
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Aging, Seville: "Dominic, If I were you I'd get 3 on your side. Or one of the other News Channels. I think they would be more then happy to do a story on this."
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Stephanie, FL: "What is wrong with Scuba Steve??? He says, "red neck" like it is a bad think! Here is Lake Placid Florida we swim in the lakes... no need for pool boys, but sorry to hear this guy abuse you like that Dominic. I know you are a good guy and a vrey fair business man, so these guys have it coming. Thanx Ya'll"
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Lisa, Chandler: "How can we close this guy down, and for good?? Lets show him what power strangers have when joined together on a mission to keep others from dealing with him - and I mean for good!"
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Lisa, Chandler: "In reply to "Anonomous in Mesa".
I read your email and think you are very wrong - people ""do"" read emails and word of mouth has always been the best form of advertising. I Hope this is read and people realize your business is incompetant and the owner is a prejudice. What ever happen to customer service?? "
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Stephanie, Gilbert /Seville: "Thanks for the warming - I will pass this site on to others!
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Kathleen C, : "Shame on you I'm sure you will be out of business soon "
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Wendy, Illinois: "Well, I must say I am Shocked. When I read the response to Doms email by "Scuba Steve and Jr Scuba",I had a hard time believing a Business would be like that. After the many responses by "Jr", they have proved the original email to be true. Dom has handled himself professionally and I love his website dedicated to showing what Scuba & Jrs business is like. I give my sympathy to Scuba & Jr, they are silly silly little men & have no idea what they have started. "
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Skid Mark, : "Hey Scuba Steve. Expect a call from my lawyer soon."
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scuba steve "jr", gilbert, az: "oops nevermind it looked smaller on the dash.
this is the actual size of your penis {------------------}"
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scuba steve "jr", gilbert, az: "what is that? actual size of ur penis??"
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Skid Mark, : "Just for you Scuba Steve.
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Eric, Chandler: "Thanks for the info. Now I know who not to recommend. "
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J.B., Mesa: " Also folks-Stay away from Guardian Heating and cooling,they tried to charge me to remove my coil in the attic and "go" acid wash it when it was/is not dirty or "impacted"It was the fan motor outside.It was replaced and works great now.STAY AWAY FROM GUARDIAN HEATING AND COOLING THEY RIPPED ME OFF"
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Snorkel Sam, : "Can't we all just get along? LMFAO!"
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Sherrie, Il: "Dear Mr. Scuba Steve,
You have no idea what you have started. All you had to do was refund the money. Now I have to say a lot of prayers for you coz you're gonna need them."
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Lila, Gilbert: "I don't know if "Anonymous" has read the e-mails but "both sides" are clearly posted. The way Dominic was treated was entirely uncalled for. All he wanted to do was cancel service he found to be unsatisfactory. People do it all the time!"
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Dominic, Gilbert: "Yes, I'm the one that is not mature, this is why you posted as Anonymous instead of putting your name, hiding behind your keyboard and monitor calling me a nasty individual."
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Anonymous, Mesa: "First of all, we are all grown adults and you have to admit, this website is so juvenile. All of these entries are bogus and it sounds like someone has a lot of time on there hands. From my knowledge, the person who started this website is a pretty nasty individual himself. That is why you can't believe everything you here or read. We've learned that long ago in adolescence. If you were a mature enough man, you would have never stooped so low in the first place to have wasted your time in making such a childish website that no one will even look at. You can't make everyone happy!!!!!!!!!! THERE IS ALWAYS 2 SIDES TO EVERY STORY. "
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Ron, Gilbert Arizona: "I have used them before also. Very unprofessional operation....and he is calling you a "Red-Neck"???? These people have real issues and should be closed down....good luck on your site!!!!"
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Snorkel Sam, : "Hi! It's Snorkel Sam. 3rd cousin twice removed to Scuba Steve. I can tell you one thing for sure. He really likes his neices. I mean he REALY likes his nieces if you know what I mean. (Wink Wink Nudge Nudge)"
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David, Mesa,AZ: "Wow Jr. you sure make it easy to make fun of you. You know every time you post a comment you're just making yourself look more and more like an ignoramus. And again, aren't you the one who said Dominic had too much time on his hands? And you spent how long hitting the refresh button because you were bored? Isn't there usually a lot to be done when you are supposedly helping to "run a business"? "
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scuba steve "jr", gilbert, az: "no thanks tony
lol "
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Chris, USA: "Has anyone heard that "Scuba Steve Sr" dresses "Jr" up like a little girl and calls him princess?"
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Gouron, Mesa, AZ: "Wow you have got to be kidding... what kind of business is that? Scuba Steve sounds like a straight up bitch with some pathetic excuses for shitty work..."
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scuba steve "jr", gilbert, az: "oh and by the way, all those hits on your page were me hitting the refresh button because i was bored :D
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scuba steve "jr", gilbert, az: "woho leave me some voice comments lol
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M. G. Mackey, Colorado: "It's obvious that this company has an attitude problem. Not nice to mess with my friends ScubaSteve. Having been successful for 30 yrs in business, I can give you some pointers if you want to stay in business and change your diplomacy, and satisfy my friends. Dominic & Lila you hang in there, you have the support of a whole lot of people."
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RC, Maricopa AZ: "If I were Rick Crissman or "Scuba Steve" (what kind of a gay nickname is that anyway), I would be doing some SERIOUS damage control right now. At first I had guessed this incident happened a few months back...but after looking at the date of the e-mail (May 3rd), this happened 6 DAYS ago and there are ALREADY over 7,000 hits on this website. I predict Gilbert Pool Services will be out of business within the year if this kind of web traffic keeps up. And the more Scuba Steve posts, the more he twists his own dagger. Whoever said he was a tool, I couldn't agree more."
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scuba steve "jr", gilbert, az: "hey thanks for the trophy man.
we worked so hard to earn it.
haha
so your a web designer..explains the page
can i see your other pages?
like:
www.shittydildo.com
www.shittymanstripper.com
www.shittycarmaintence.com
ect.
hahaa
"
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Dino, Aurora,IL: "I am definitely spreading the word on this awful company. It seems Steve's people skills directly correlate to his level of intelligence....and Jr is probably a young snot nosed kid whose comments only servce as evidence that stupid is a hereditary disease that runs in his family. Hey Jr!!! Here's some advice "it's sometimes better to be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt"....Marinate on that Einstein!"
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Bubba, Gilbert, AZ: "Scuba Steve ... how can you tell others to not have kids when you own son is what we in the industry call "special?""
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Misty, Mesa, AZ: "Hey Scuba Steve Jr.....Did you not see the people on here who are refusing to use you? I'd say you ARE losing business and it's your own lack of people skills that are the cause. Dominic is just letting people see how unprofessional your company is. The e-mail from Scuba Steve Sr speaks for itself. Loud and clear!"
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Jaynee, Mesa: "I'm spreading the word! Scuba Steve and Junior need anger management! Who do they think they are talking to people that way????? They clean pools for a living for goodness sake! To be so self righteous is down right arrogant!"
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Tad the Nad, Gilbert AZ: "This is one of the funniest stories I've ever seen. LOL at scuba steve! What a tool!"
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Dominic, Gilbert AZ: "Why would this intimidate you? Aren't you just the "jr"?"
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scuba steve "jr", gilbert, az: "now im gonna get punched in the throat
im shaking in my "flippers" ha .
if you think this website is going to make us lose business
or intimidate me you are very wrong.
this is actually entertaining me lol
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Fletcher McAllister, queen creek arizona: "Wow, I wish I knew this guy, I would punch him straight in the neck. At the "you should never have kids" part I thought you were either going to get punk'd or borat was going to come out. "
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Joe, Phoenix: "Scuba Steve and his Scuba family might need to reconsider career paths. They could be scuba instructors, oh wait we live in a desert. But that would actually work for them though. No clients so the customer service would be great! "
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Brian, Gilbert, AZ: "Hey ... Scuba Steve Jr. YOU NEED TO WEAR A HELMET ... "to much time on your hands" it's "too" you soft-headed meat puppet."
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gerren, Glendale, AZ: "Don't you mean "Flipper in his mouth"? haha!"
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Scott T., Tempe, AZ: "It is obvious that this email and Dominic’s claims are a true story. Scuba Steve “Jr’s” remarks on this website only prove that this is truly terrible customer service. Obviously Scuba Steve “Jr” is completely unprofessional and people like this should not be involved with running a business. Sadly, it does happen. It is a good thing that Dominic is intelligent and respectful enough to let Scuba Steve “Jr” make a bad situation worse all on his own. I look forward to revisiting this website to see how else scubasteve “jr” can put his foot in his mouth. "
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Natalie, Chandler Arizona: "Hey Jr! I know they say sometimes that all publicity is good publicity. But that would only be in cases where you are a celebrity. You guys should be running a professional business. Sweetie, sorry to say but this isn’t making you famous. I just sent this to all friends and family in Arizona, and they have friends and family. So what ever makes you sleep better at night, believe your own BS. And I think that if you had a good attorney they would be telling you to keep your mouth shut for the time being. Your words aren't helping you. "
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Dawn, California: "WOW! Scuba Steves email just oozes ignorance. He makes every employee at that company look bad and if I were Jessica, I would look elsewhere for work.
If this is the way PAYING customers are treated, can you imagine what the employees are going through??
SHAME ON YOU!
Thank you Dominic for this Public Service!!! =)"
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scuba steve "jr", gilbert,az: "hahaha keep on talking shit, your making us famous!"
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David, Mesa, AZ: "And by the way, if you make fun of Dominic for having too much spare time, what are you doing all day if your just on this site trying to sound tough? Shouldn't you be out doing what you so called "business" was meant to do?"
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David, Mesa, AZ: "You know, Scuba Steve Jr., it only takes a few minutes to get a web page up if you know what your doing, unlike the way you and your father run that "business" of yours. Though I wouldn't expect morons like you to understand that, should I use smaller words so you can understand?"
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Natalie & Jeff, Salt Lake City: "Just happen to run accross this website because I use to have pool service in Gilbert. And will be letting all my friends and family in Gilbert and Mesa know about this just in case they use "Scuba Steve". The inflammatory remarks this owner makes are so revealing his beliefs and prejudices speak for themselves. I certainly could not engage this companies services. God bless the atheists! "
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Lila, Gilbert, AZ: "Awww look how "Scuba Steve Jr." Is trying to defend Daddy's bad behavior.....Apparently the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. They're obviously low life's themselves!"
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Kerry, California: "To "Scuba Steve Jr." With all the time you're spending on this site and insulting an unsatisfied customer it's no wonder your service stinks! Shouldn't you be out cleaning and servicing pools??? You're sad and pathetic!"
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Dominic, Gilbert AZ: "Nope, only companies that rip customers off and act in a way which is unbecoming of a professional. Since the level of unprofessionalism is so high with Gilbert Pool Services LLC located in Gilbert Arizona, it warranted its own website."
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scubasteve "jr", gilbert,az: "alright your link to the google search of the business is bull.
if you hit search again the same results dont appear, also only you my friend would actually search someones email on google.just wandering.. do you always make a website about people that hurt your feelings??
you have to much time on your hands"
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Dominic, Gilbert AZ: "Oh yeah, and a search for your email address pulls up this site as well http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLG,GGLG:2006-03,GGLG:en&q=scuba663%40aol%2ecom. Make note that your site, http://www.gilbertpoolservices.net doesn't even show up in the list of results even though this email address is listed on your contact page. How's that for SEO? Don't even know how to get a real email address; you run your company out of an AOL acct :) "
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Dominic, Gilbert: "That's Funny, cause when I do a search for Gilbert Pool Services, up comes your crappy company. http://www.google.com/search?q=%22Gilbert+Pool+Services%22&hl=en&pwst=1&filter=0 Not bad for a site that has only been up for 4 days and that took me 30 minutes to create. You're out of your league Scuba Steve. Also, for the record, most of these people I don't even know. How's my refund coming along?"
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scuba steve "jr", gilbert,az: "aw he must have hurt your feelings.. that you actually made a whole website about the email he sent you.only problem you have is ur dumb redneck ass didnt put it under a search engine
so unless anyone goes to google and looks up shittypoolservice nobody besides ur queer butt buddys are gonna be able to view your page."
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Michelle, California: "I cannot believe a business owner can be that unprofessional. What goes around comes around! Hope that business crashes and burns!"
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Not Tad, Somewhere: "http://lendermark.com/pool.jpg"
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paul, USA: "Great job in letting people know about companies like this. They must deserve it!"
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Scary Hairy, Gilbert Arizona: "Egad! This can't be true!"
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Jennifer, Gilbert: "The one person that likes this company probably hasn't had anything done other than having his pool cleaned. That e-mail is so unprofessional that I can't imagine how the rest of the business is being run. Who does "Scuba Steve" think he is???"
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Dominic, Gilbert: "To Samantha, Phoenix, Yes, this is very real. The email I received has not been changed in any way. To Danny, Gilbert, this is the purpose of this site, to make it news to people. And I believe that email goes far beyond the label as "a bad experience" when I'm personally attacked and being told to never have any children."
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Samantha, Phoenix: "Is this real?"
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Jacob, Queen Creek, AZ: "So this guy seriously responded this way? Unreal. What is the thought process for morons like this? Very unprofessional. "
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Danny, Gilbert: "Thats news to me. I have used Gilbert Pool Service since 2001 and have nothing but good things to say about them. They are punctual and have great customer service skills. Sorry about the bad experience but I have nothing but good things to say about them."
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Steve, San Diego: "Mexicans with masks cutting up your concrete - too funny. Political correctness is not one of Scuba Steve's strong suits either.
This is why I clean my own pool."
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Annonymous coward, : "Well, the pool guys name is Tad and that's a pretty gay name. "
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Mark Smith, Scottsdale, AZ: "Thanks for the heads up!"
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Vinnie, Chicago: "Yeah, kick some ASS! I hate people like that."
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Matt, Mesa, AZ: "Matt, Mesa AZ: Wow, somebody needs to take a customer service class. Good thing I live in Mesa!"
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Tammy, Green Bay, WI: "What an unprofessional reply sent to Dominic - good grief. They sound like some fly by night outfit lacking common sense to say the least. Since when do you attack a customer's character and make snide implications vs. handling the issue at matter? What a bunch of NOBS. I highly doubt they'll survive as an entity... they'd definitely be OUT OF BUSINESS if in the Green Bay area! Thanks Dominic for sharing this information with the public so they can avoid being victimized by this obviously highly unprofessional pool service provider. Good luck and I'm sure you'll be fine going with a REAL company from here out."
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Johnman, Chitown: "Contact the state attorney general's office on that dude. I'm sure they won't be pleased with the way this business is being conducted in that state."
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Mark, Gilbert AZ: "I actually do use these guys and I'm not pleased with their service. This gives me the reason I need to cancel service as I've been considering doing it for a while now. I cannot believe this email, all because you wanted to cancel. Who does this guy think he is?"
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Tim, Gilbert: "I'm definitely not using them. Sorry to hear your story."
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