What`s up people? This is a harsh reality and I`m not willing to face yet, but some people just don`t care for quality. This guy who I know details cars came to me and said, "You do good work, but you might want to lower your prices a bit." He is charging his customers $12 now for a hand wash which includes a vacuum, tires dressed, and windows cleaned. He is a one man operation, but the places I know that are charging a $12 wash with those things included are the mom and pop washes.
I see guys advertising on craigslist for $10-$15 shampoo`s....I`m like what the hell is going on. So obviously, when I get a call and someone asks about my prices I get, "You`re too much." When I explain to them what detailing is, it`s still you are too much.
Honestly, I would never try to knock someone who is trying to earn some money, but I take this seriously. I know the economy has many in a tight bind and I`m understanding to that. I`m not about to drop my price for a mini detail from $115 to $45. I was targeting people who I thought cared about quality, but they are price conscious in the same breathe.
Sorry about the rant. How did you guys overcome a problem like this if ever experienced. Should I stick to my guns on my prices or possibly lower them?
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