Question for all the contractors/Handymen if we have any.

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by Chingas

. . . Most guys will match the lowest bid anyway, even if it's way lower than original. . .

And that's just sad. True but sad. I've always said that I can lose money by staying at home rather than having to go out and work to lose it. In all my years I have absolutely refused to ever lower a bid. And I've had customers say well so and so will do it for x amount cheaper. Well then have them do it is my answer.

My other favorite is when a customer wants a cost breakdown: materials and labor. What they really want to know is how much I'm making. And my answer is always the same: Sure - just as soon as you show me your tax returns so I can see what you are making. Funny how I've never had any takers -

Ron