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[quote=Anonymous]FWIW, I guess I was one of the lucky ones that was satisfied with the quality, price and installation of TC products. TC did a fantastic job on my gutters and doors which is saying something since I am an engineer and pretty finicky. Based on my experience with TC, I am planning to entertain bids from them to replace most of the terrible quality Champion windows that came with the house I bought some years ago. I despise Champion as much as most on this thread seemingly dislike TC. Anyway, the Champion windows seal leaked on all but four (so far) of the windows after just 3 years!! I know the age/installation date since the prior owner gave me the warranty information they received when they had them installed. Turns out, you guessed it, the warranty was worthless and not honored since a Champion warranty - at least the one I am holding- does not transfer from owner to owner nor is it prorated which is a crock of sh&* if you ask me since those windows failed so quickly.  Of course, once the inert gas that is injected between panes escaped, the windows not only failed to insulate properly but also streaked on the inside surface which prevents the windows from ever getting clean. I could go on and on over the shoddy quality of the Champion windows on my house, but you get the point. Regarding the sales tactics of TC, yeah they are trying to sell there stuff but I have never been intimidated by such tactics. I told them upfront I would not make any decision until at least a day after their presentation; take it or leave it. I can see though how others could view their tactics as somewhat high pressure.  True too, not a fan of hearing so many ads - it makes me think of all the overhead expenses they have to absorb in the price. Though I too prefer word-of-mouth endorsements for these type of products, I feel it is unfair to lump TC in with Nu-look  - or whatever that hard sell terrible roofing company's name is - given TC does make its own gutters and windows, but does outsource the production of its storm doors though. My advice is always be willing to walk away, never fall in love with any product to the point where it affects your judgement, and learn how to respectively say 'no" or that you are no longer interested if, in fact, you are no longer interested. Sounds easy, but I continue to have trouble following my own advice, particularly the last point though trying to do so for many years....  
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