Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] What should I charge?
From: Donal Philby <donalphilby@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1998 15:16:01 -0800

David Morton wrote:
> 
> I'm not familiar with rates on your side of the pond, so I'll refrain from
> suggesting a figure. However remember the one *GOLDEN* rule when quoting
> for jobs: If you're not mildly embarrassed when mentioning the figure to
> the client, it's not high enough!

And the corollary:

If the client doesn't think your price is a little high, it's not high
enough!

The end point of negotiation is mutual bearable pain followed by
pleasure somewhat greater than the pain and (usually, but not always)
longer lasting.

donal

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Donal Philby
San Diego
http://www.donalphilby.com