In article , Larry Jaques says...

... let them know that you charge for your
time, no ifs/ands/buts, and that the price depends upon your
mood and your current level of free time. Set a $20 minimum and
scare away 90% of them. Cheapskates are _very_ sensitive to that.
If anyone gives you any guff, immediately tell them you won't have
time for it until the second Tuesday of January, 2213. Being a jerk
to arseholes can be FUN! Just remember: they need you, you don't need
them.

That's the point - if you want to, you can waive your fees
and work for free - but *only* when you decide to do so. It's
your decision, not the 'customer's.'

Jim


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