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Advice Please

Meisear

Meisear

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Suffolk
First Name
Tim
Gadget-UK said:
Hi all, after some advice on this one.

I was asked if I could make some shelf units, something special (x2) for display purposes, they were to go on the cake table at a wedding.
They gave a specific details on what they wanted and I made them to the best of my abilities.

I “quoted” £35 each and that was accepted.
Explained that price was dependent on cost of materials (primer / paint etc)
Made them, took much longer than I thought they would and materials cost more as well.
Though I thoroughly enjoyed making them, I decided to charge materials only at £80 / £10 more than my estimate.

Had the client ranting down the phone yesterday saying I was trying to rip her off 😳😳😳

They are 600mm wide x 500mm deep made from 9mm ply, the purple was “specified” Ral Colour to match the wedding decor.
How much would you charge.

Took me 4 days with all of the primer, paint etc. 🫣
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If you charged for the cost of the materials which was more than your estimate I don’t see the problem. Anyone thinking they are being ripped off for a tenner probably don’t deserve to see your skills in what you made. I never do stuff for people I don’t know and anyone else I tell them a rough price.
 
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