Having issues with my prices

**Kris R** · 03-07-2010, 08:38 PM

Ive been building up my website for customers to browse AND just uploaded a price sheet. I had a call the other day for work and i directed them to the site and never heard from them.

I have a full time job. I dont need to detail for a living. And I want to do correction and restoration work. High end detailing not the local quick wash wax for a few bucks. I offer a basic detail that starts at $100 but its a pretty thorough detail. And thats the car price.But I seem to be scaring off the average person even though my prices are reasonable. Can you guys take a look and give some advice on my price sheet? Thanks

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**Wax Gorilla** · 03-07-2010, 08:42 PM

I'm with you Chris. I don't need practice at this after 35 years. If I can't get my price I simply thank them for considering me for a quote and respectfully let them know if they are in need of my level of service I will be happy to do business with them at a future date.

**Birdhunter** · 03-07-2010, 09:01 PM

I know what you are talking about. I too have a small business (just a hobby) because I work 12 hour swing. I just started last year and things were slow, but I did find myself doing mostly paint corrections. I charged from $200-$250 and for some reason people would go for that. I have also been charging $100 for interiors. I hope to build up a maintenance program with the people I do paint corrections for and that should be plenty.

**Kris R** · 03-07-2010, 09:17 PM

yeah. i know what im worth. and frankly when i give work away im just not that into it. I need to get out of the midset of doing anything for business and just stick to my guns.

Let me know what you guys think of the site too...

**dave_from_here** · 03-07-2010, 09:46 PM

You have a very nice web site and your prices are more than reasonable. I mean the shop where I used to work at, when I used to detail for a living, we would charge twice as much for daily drivers and lets not talk about show cars ...

**mackdaddyhibble** · 03-07-2010, 10:19 PM

Nice site,but Id say stick to your prices,you just need to tap into you target market.I dont detail for a living,but ppl dont realize its a lot of work.Some ppl are used to a quicky,thats cheap, fast,and doesnt last long so theyre back in no time,thats why they go to the car wash for a detail.Give it some time,target higher end customers,with deeper pockets,ask for referrals.If I did detail for money Id want to be compasated properly for my services,too.

**JohnnyC** · 03-07-2010, 10:20 PM

It's kind of tuff right now with the economy being the way it is . people are finding it harder to let go of their money.I know the end of last year i started to see a steady drop off and once the weather starts getting better i'll be able to see whether this is going to be a good or bad year.Hang in there things should improve.

**Pie** · 03-07-2010, 10:22 PM

I think people just don't understand how much time it takes to do some of these things. The person who called probably feels an automatic car wash is a better deal at $10 and taking 5 mins.

**PAR Detailing** · 03-07-2010, 10:28 PM

I believe your prices are more than fair. I am also currently in the process of getting my site built up and what not and I am trying to figure out my prices but if you know what your are worth and it is a side job then stick to it. Your prices are reasonable in my opinion. Educate your customers, I feel if you do that then they have no room to B****. If they do then as Waxgorilla said politely say no thanks. I believe water seeks its own level in that you will get what you deserve it just may take some time and a few as I call them "rain maker" clients who refer you to everyone they know.

Best of luck to you, I hope you find that "rain maker" client soon
Jon