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Hi all

Just curious, if you're called to a private job walking in blind and you know it's going to be more hassle than its worth OR like me it's just been a complete time consuming PAIN to sort out..... and now its a personal pet hate or just jinxed with it :-(

How do you get out of it?
What do you tell customer?

I'm torn between: Can't do it, Won't do it, hate doing it, it goes wrong, tell them it's not my expertise, OR...... just over cost/ price it...... tell them I'm too busy, get someone else ?

Ta you little angels ;)

Tell the customer you will send them a quote.
And price the job as you see it.

If you're double or triple the next person - so be it.

If you get questions about your quote - go into detail about the job required.
Make it sound as complex as you can.

If you don't get it - you didn't want it anyway.
If you get it - put up with it and make more money than you normally would.

If you don't like the customer - or get a bad vibe - walk away or ask for a substantial deposit.

If it's not your thing, let them know.

But just remember -
There is no such thing as overpricing a job.
There is such a thing as underpricing a job
 
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