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So, you walk away on a $10K job, where the homeowner asks if you'll
come down $300 to meet the competitions price? Doesn't sound like
good business to me, where lots of times there is some negotiating in
situations like this.


Can't speak for cm, but I'd walk. If you choose to deal with me over the
low bidder, it is probably because I'm doing something better. Doing better
can cost money.

I've also found that the guy looking for the lowest price will nickel and
dime you during the entire job. He's going to want this and that thrown in
along the way for free. He becomes a real PITA. Also, knowing I'm working
cheap makes me want to cut corners, especially if something is questionable.

When you are spending thousands of dollars on a project, $300 is not going
to make or break either of us, but can sure make for poor relations. Sorry,
I'll pass. Price fair, buy fair, work fair. Everyone wins.