don't worry too much mate, i've had this before, once the the other guy has done it for 43 quid he'll soon realize he's dropped a right clanger and probably never turn up to do it again (seeing that he cannot make a living like this). it is a bit dis-heartening though when this happens as you start to think- is it me? am i charging too much, but it's not, just stick to your guns with prices. i mean, come on, what kind of service is this tit gonna give for 43 quid?? how professional is he?? is he more likely to rob the place than do a good job??
i had a woman nearly drop through the floor when i quoted her 55 quid for her large house and extra large conservatory.it was going to take me 2 1/2 hours with a mixture of trad and wfp (now thats a good price)
WWHHAAAAAAAAAATT!!!!!! she said FIFTY FIVE POUNDS???
yes i replied
the guy that used to do them only took 15 pounds
so where is he?
he stopped coming after 4 months
thats why maddam, he realized he couldn't make a living only charging 15 quid
well, i'll just have to find someone else, i'm not paying that!!
fine
2 weeks later she rings me up "can you come and do my windows i can't get anyone else"?
i stuck to my guns, she's still getting a good price at 55 quid and she knows it now.