redrubies
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I was going to say the same thing. Been in business for over 30 years. If you ask for a quote, and they ask you what your budget is, run fast. Very fast.
I really hate being asked this by sellers.
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The budget gives an idea to the seller of what a seller should offer!
redrubies
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Some people who post on bhw are established and successful in their various fields of work. I don't know the personal business of the one you are talking to, just saying that "else you wold not be here" is not always true.
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I’m not suggesting anyone should lie or manipulate sellers. My point is simply that if I can offer a price that is 75% lower, the buyer is comfortable with it, and I still remain profitable, I choose to do so. I don’t see an issue with offering competitive pricing to gain a client.
I see this as a win-win: the client gets value, and I build a long-term relationship with potential repeat business. Instead of maximizing profit margin on a single order, I prioritize trust and continuity. This approach has worked well for me.
redrubies
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It's a very thin line and one that should be avoided. Because there are many sellers who will go up on the price if the customer has a high budget. Sure there are ethical sellers out there, but there are many who are not. The conversation should go like this "How much do you charge?" "Exactly what services do you want" "I want xx and x" "For that I charge xxx"
FirstLight
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They are looking at offers while already working with your competition.
This is pretty standard in business, they are just looking for other branches to maybe save in costs. Million reasons.
Leads die all the time dont stress over it.