| Grex > Scruples > #144: Two different ways to say the same thing |
| Two different ways to say the same thing | 
Jul 22 14:33 UTC 1998 |
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| response 1 of 4: |
Jul 24 10:24 UTC 1998 |
I'd do what you did, but think about the concept of offering a high price and possible discount rates in the future, since it does seem to be the way clients want it. I wouldn't change my policy on the spot.
| response 2 of 4: |
Dec 31 19:47 UTC 1998 |
I would ask something like, "What quality work do you expect, and I can do a little less than that?" Not really. What I think would really happen is that I'd say that I don't offer discounts and then afterward I would be angry that they'd asked me. Why are they asking for a discount? It seems like the attitude behind it is "Whatever you charge, it's too high," or "You probably rip off your other customers, so I'd like to cut that chunk off your rate." I am a consultant myself and busy enough that I do turn down work, and if someone, even a friend, wanted me to work at a discount, I would have to have a good reason.
| response 3 of 4: |
Jan 29 08:47 UTC 1999 |
lie is lie, whatever the techniques.. perhaps i will say these :no pain no gain
| response 4 of 4: |
Feb 9 16:46 UTC 1999 |
I would tell the person that I have a set rate with no discounts. I know what my work is worth. If the potential client can't handle that, he's obviously more concerned about cost than quality. I would only get angry if he pushed for a special deal after I told him that I didn't offer discounts.