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Originally Posted by 917_Langheck
These two sentences do not square with one another. On one hand shops wouldn't risk getting caught gouging for fear of ruined reputation (like Esposito's that kept bringing in work despite wide knowledge of their sham?), and on the other they gouge because they don't want the work. What?
I too have thrown out mega bids to RFPs not wanting the job, but that was so the agency didn't boot us off the go-to list when the next contract came up.
I do agree with the latter part of the statement as the likely scenario, but would never presume folks in LA, or anywhere else, wouldnt gouge because they have a reputation to uphold. Ha! The world hasn't changed that much.  |
That’s why I qualified it by saying they are usually up front about the overcharge, which then becomes essentially a skip the line fee. If not it could be a) they’re not actually a reputable shop, b) a miscommunication or c) a customer they simply don’t give a ***** about.
The race shops live and die by the club racers. Not unheard of to have different pricing for know and unknown customers. IMHO that is bad business, but the Porsche world has become pretty terrible the past 8 years.
To end on a more positive note, one of the most honest in the biz is Anze. No new work in Jan period because his primary customers [I]might[I] need him at short notice. Otherwise is upfront, crazy quick and has never missed an estimate for me.