Re Estimates

[Chipperclown]

I have done a number of quotes lately of which I have been asked to rethink my price by the customer! So far I have refused to budge on my price as I have a clear margin and understand my running costs etc, at least I hope I do. Does anyone get this or am I over quoting though I am happy from feedback and friends in the business that my rates are competitive!!!

 

It seems to me that if you ask for a quote, you get a quote and if its outside of your budget, thats life, also I am not really happy to discuss my individual costs with potential customers. Does anyone think its worth being flexible and take a hit to build up business, or carry on regardless?

 

Anyway the work is still coming in so maybe I am doing some of my quoting correctly!

[Stubby]

You are doing the right thing I recon . There will always be some people that want top beat you down and you could add a bit on first to offset that but you may loose more than you gain . Always be polite and stick to your guns bud .

[Ian G 2]

We don't work for the fun off it.

[Stubby]

The other thing is your title says estimate not quotes . Estimates I feel are more open to a haggle . A quote is a quote .

[daveindales]

The title of the thread is 'estimates'. The post is about quotes. Don't get confused over the two, they are different. I very rarely budge on quotes. People will always try to get you to do it cheaper. Don't worry about it.

[daveindales]

The other thing is your title says estimate not quotes . Estimates I feel are more open to a haggle . A quote is a quote .

 

Beat me to it

[Stubby]

Beat me to it

 

Just like that Ha Ha Ha or are you a Sarries fan ?

[5 shires]

I have done a number of quotes lately of which I have been asked to rethink my price by the customer! So far I have refused to budge on my price as I have a clear margin and understand my running costs etc, at least I hope I do. Does anyone get this or am I over quoting though I am happy from feedback and friends in the business that my rates are competitive!!!

 

It seems to me that if you ask for a quote, you get a quote and if its outside of your budget, thats life, also I am not really happy to discuss my individual costs with potential customers. Does anyone think its worth being flexible and take a hit to build up business, or carry on regardless?

 

Anyway the work is still coming in so maybe I am doing some of my quoting correctly!

 

He or she has no right to say anything to you regarding the price you put in or how you come to what you quoted. He or she either accept the quote you put in or they don't it's that simple.you don't have to justify your price or how you work it out to anyone. Cheeky git for even saying what he or she did.

[daveindales]

:confused1:Sarries fan

 

Daft jokes and daft tricks. Still makes me laugh

[Stubby]

:confused1:Sarries fan

 

Daft jokes and daft tricks. Still makes me laugh

 

Tommie Cooper , priceless . Saracens rugby fans wear a fez .