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Originally Posted by recycled sixtie
when you have a contractor come over to give you an estimate on work you want done at your house? Conversely if you are a business owner do you give a higher estimate to somebody that has a Porsche or fancy car?
I must admit I do hide my P car to get a better deal. And you?  |
It wouldn't make a difference if they drove a Rolls Royce or a Kia. My number is still the same. the only difference between the high end projects are the materials and some of the installation methods use are a bit more complex or beyond normal and that it takes lots of time and extra effort so the billable hours adjust accordingly.
I showed up one day to see a project up in the Hollywood hills after I picked up my 930 from my wrench (just right down the hill). The owner made a comment, "Wow, you drive one of those cars, you make too much money as a contractor". We were hired for the job after talking to them several times.