See that’s not that big of a deal to me, $250 instead of $300 but when you ask me to do an hour for $200, that’s just ridiculous when my initial donation is $300. I’m not taking it personal because I have legitimate men who don’t mind my prices AT ALL, like I initially said it was a legitimate question. Oh & trust me, I did take it up with the person who asked it, FYI.
Originally Posted by Kimmy_From_DFW
Kimmy, the short answer is that that is part of capitalism. When I sell a piece of land, dollars to donuts someone makes a fast bid at 80 per cent of the ask.
Conversely, in the same arena of real estate, the initial offers I have made at 80 per cent of the ask drastically outweigh the initial offers made at 90 per cent. And, *only once* in real estate have I made an initial offer at ask or above ask (Northern California, where an initial offer at ask is considered a lowball offer, typically).
In my professional life, the vast majority of new clients seek a 20 - 30 per cent discount at the outset. Nothing *bad* intended, its just business.
I wouldnt get worked up over it. But that is just me.
I wouldnt get upset with it, just roll with it.