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.
The AH in me would suggest that he buy the $30 part and do it himself.
Just tell him “I don’t think we can do business together.” Wish him luck and hang up. Maybe, just maybe, he’ll get a clue. He won’t for sure if you lie and say you’re overbooked or whatever.
I turn down red flag clients all of the time. It doesn’t matter how polite or professional you see… people get triggered when you won’t let them walk all over you even for the exchange of a few bucks.