Saltiness, perhaps your problem there is communication with the client. I suspect that is one of the problems with this whole drawer topic. I suspect the client might have one fairly simple expectation, but a quote around the $300 mark would be delivering something of higher quality. Of course I may be wrong...
True that saltiest.
But worth remembering that good communication does not necessarily mean more saying more. I specifically meant clarification of expectations which includes asking and listening etc.
I'm sure you know all that though, was just saying that it seems to me to be a consistent problem right across our society and probably of importance in this situatuation.
I factor in a value of $20 an hour for my own time when shopping around. Ie, if it's going to take me 3 hours of dicking around with phone calls and sitting at home waiting for a trade to turn up and quote, and all I save is another $50, then I'll pay the $300.
Dont waste the tradies time, and don't waste your own.
As as for thinking $300 for a drawer is reasonable, I'm in WA, everything is expensive
I started this thread simply to gauge a fair price for a cutlery drawer. I have no clue what it will cost, hence the question. It is interesting that it obtained so many diverse answers. Most are sensible and helpful. Some simply tagged on to it to show how clever they are in the use of English language. It is incredible that soe even suggest simply pay up for whatever price asked as it is too fiddly for them. Some even suggest not to touch it as it is not a big job, hence not worth lifting their fingers.
I am in the IT business. Yes, I do charge a good rate, but for a job well done. I offered come-back warranty. If a client had problems because of my mistakes/negligence, I admitted it and rectified it free of charge. I built up client relationships by offering them some sweeteners such as installing Anti-Virus software on their personal computers, or installing new programs, or just simple fixes that may take half an hour to do, but I did it for free. Why? Because the clients saw that I am not just looking at them being another bank account number, but humans. So what do I get in return? Returned business and trust.
Yes, we are all in it for the money. But if you believe that is all it is to it, then you had better head to the dole office and sign up because you won't last long.
Jupiter , so how did you go ,did the cabinet maker come today , or was he a no show ? And how did the $250 quote go was that the same guy that was coming today, or a different tradesman ?
can we wrap this one up yet ?
That's a wrap I hope
A vinyl wrap
Speaking of vinyl (the older ones will get it)
its Elvis's 80th birthday today
yes SandS im amazed this went on for so long, but Jupiter did say in his first post
"Any comments will be welcomed"
Been funny, now lets all do the Russian Fan Dance from this one