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By: Hans

Hans — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:32:47 +0000

in america, conartists abound. get everything IN WRITING. low ball offers and cheapskates that want ruth chris for sizzler prices. your talents and achievements are NOT on sale. demand fair market value, not some american corporate cheap skate laughing himself das bank.

By: Justin S. Barrett

Justin S. Barrett — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:52:38 +0000

It might be good to lock off further comments to this topic. The last two that have come in have been spammers copying earlier comments (including mine).

By: phonecards

phonecards — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:40:35 +0000

I agree with Laura. Ultimately, “value” is always the answer to pricing questions. And with few exceptions it’s futile attempt educating clients who don’t perceive your value. I find time better spent on targeted self-marketing that leads to better clients who recognize the value I add to their business–and don’t hassle me about pricing.

By: Perry Rose

Perry Rose — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:05:59 +0000

I show them my sales page. If they still want to try to lowball me, I say, “bye.”

Period.

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By: Orange County Web Designer

Orange County Web Designer — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:05:44 +0000

Laura, I really resonated with your post. My biggest problem is a family member who always says,” I’m going to send a lot of work your way.” (From his vast array of real estate associates). He delivers a little and expects on-call technical and design expertise. sighhhh. Family’s a tough one huh?

By: Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:06:37 +0000

Good points everyone!

This has been an interesting discussion. It’s ALWAYS valuable to examine assumptions and perceptions from varying perspectives. Freelance Folder has a great community in that regard.

(I feel a bit like we’ve all been in a brainstorming session.)

If you do decide to post on this on any of your blogs, be sure to link here and let me know.

Thanks again for sharing your ideas.