pricing ? per hour, or per job

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Envious Eric

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which is more profitable for you, and how do you sell it...



if someone calls and asks how much, how many of you say its going to cost 200 flat, and how many say its going to cost $XX/hr until I am done based on the customer explaining what they expect done...
 
When I get calls from price shoppers, I tell them them something like:



"Typically for that package, It costs between 200-300, but we will be able to determine a more exact price with a free estimate at your convenience."



Greg
 
Ditto, I tell them my details start @ $xxx and up for cars etc.....

then tell them I will have to look at it for an exact price. Most of the time, they set up the appointment, then I go out and do the job. Just give them the bill, and they are ok with it.
 
^^^ I am the same why...tell them the starting price and set up an appointment to look at it and get an exact price. Setting a flat price could hurt you if the car needs serious work and takes hours longer then you thought.
 
Why not just put together a few packages and determine what that package is worth based on how long it normally takes you and if the client wants more after you explain it all then charge more based on the amount of extra work? :woot:
 
I think telling a customer up front that the cost is per hour would scare most away. As already stated, design some packages, and a starting price for each. Explain to the customer that the price may increase based on the size and or condition of the car. Heavy paint correction and wetsanding type services can be priced per hour though.
 
I let them know before i give any figures that its strictly an estimate and prices can go up depending on the actual condition. I ususaly tell them it starts at 200, and if they are serious about getting a detail that i can come out and meet with them and give them an actual figure.





I figure jobs by how long its going to take me, 3 or 4 hours its a $200 detail, if i think it'll take 5+ hours i won't touch it for les than 250. If its going to be one of those all day jobs, than its No less than 300.
 
TrueDetailer said:
I let them know before i give any figures that its strictly an estimate and things prices can go up depending on the actual condition. I ususaly tell them it starts at 200, and if they are serious about getting a detail that i can come out and meet with them and give them an actual figure.





I figure jobs by how long its going to take me, 3 or 4 hours its a $200 detail, if i think it'll take 5+ hours i won't touch it for les than 250. If its going to be one of those all day jobs, than its No less than 300.
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I wish my area would support those prices. I can squeeze $200 out of some nasty or big jobs, but people aren't willing to pay top dollar for top notch work. I raised my prices this year, and so far so good.





I can figure a rough time frame in my head, on how long a job will take. I will then tell them the starting price around that figure.....(this is when I see the vehicle)
 
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