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Some interesting feedback, I like the one where you only give estimates and not quotes, but the only problem in my experience is that people want to know what the actual cost will be. With faults I only charge by the hour, or with replacing lights I do the same. I often give people 2 quotes for the same job depending if let's say they are hanging a big/heavy light and I have to go above to support it if sufficient support isn't present.
I also love the people that say "how much for cash." My reply is the "same as a cheque or bank transfer."
I don't take deposits from people as most people don't like giving them and filtering out the time wasters it usually works. I don't mind people cancelling me at the last minute when they have a genuine emergency, but I don't book a second visit if they cancel with a silly reason.
I don't mind doing a little extra 5/10 minute job for a decent customer especially if they offer to pay you (I don't usually take extra for good customers), but the ones that want you to put their new lights up for free when you have finished the little job you went to do get the cold shoulder from me (I tell them I have another job to go to and I can book them in another day - usually when they realise they will have to pay they tell me they will get back to me and never do).
I occasionally get people who try to con me into believing that parking is fine where they are ("you should be able to park outside okay") but I usually know the area and that they are surrounded by permit parking or meters so I wind them up and tell them how much extra I charge for any additional time finding a parking space and walking to and from their property from my vehicle. If someone is honest about the parking situation near their property I will try and accommodate them if I can, but I hate the liars who know it's as good as impossible to park near their home.
I could go on n forever, but in reality most people are decent and willing to pay the going rate, but we always remember the idiots.
I also love the people that say "how much for cash." My reply is the "same as a cheque or bank transfer."
I don't take deposits from people as most people don't like giving them and filtering out the time wasters it usually works. I don't mind people cancelling me at the last minute when they have a genuine emergency, but I don't book a second visit if they cancel with a silly reason.
I don't mind doing a little extra 5/10 minute job for a decent customer especially if they offer to pay you (I don't usually take extra for good customers), but the ones that want you to put their new lights up for free when you have finished the little job you went to do get the cold shoulder from me (I tell them I have another job to go to and I can book them in another day - usually when they realise they will have to pay they tell me they will get back to me and never do).
I occasionally get people who try to con me into believing that parking is fine where they are ("you should be able to park outside okay") but I usually know the area and that they are surrounded by permit parking or meters so I wind them up and tell them how much extra I charge for any additional time finding a parking space and walking to and from their property from my vehicle. If someone is honest about the parking situation near their property I will try and accommodate them if I can, but I hate the liars who know it's as good as impossible to park near their home.
I could go on n forever, but in reality most people are decent and willing to pay the going rate, but we always remember the idiots.