So why this guy contact me about fixing something of his. I gave him a price of how much it was going to be. And then he wanted a breakdown parts versus labor. I don’t like doing that because I know the customer is going to nickel and dime me. Sure enough he goes online and says why are you charging me x amount for this part. It only cost $30 on Amazon.
I explain why my parts cost more etc. And I don’t hear from him again. He sends me a text today asking when is the earliest I can do the job. I don’t want to do the work, I know this guy is going to be a pain in the ass. What are business appropriate reasons/ excuses I can give as to why I don’t want the business.
If you do decide to work for him, then follow this one rule: no unilateral discounts. If he wants to pay less, ask what items to take out of the job or which corners he wants you to cut. If he wants you to order a product from Amazon, offer to do so if he pays for your time to order it and releases you from liability if the item is not up to standard.