Cut My Prices for a Rare Vehicle?

[Vegas Transplant]

I completely understand Vegas transplant. If I do introduce myself and he's interested, I'd certainly look over the condition of the vehicle and make a determination as to whether it to my benefit or not.

10-04

[A.P.A.D.]

Just introduce yourself.

"Hi I am Kieran and I own KJW Detailing. I couldnt help but notice your beautiful car. Can you show it off to me?"

"have you ever thought about having it professionally detailed? Here are services I offer and what they can do to make this amazing vehicle of your's look even more brilliant....."

[Flannigan]

If it was a Bugatti or something, sure, but an NSX...I know they are cool, but they aren't rare (at least not around here) and these days you can get them for less than $40k. When I first started I would cut prices to try and get "cool" cars, but in hindsight I wish I hadn't.

What I would do it approach him, but don't offer any special deals. Just tell him you really like his car, and you think your services could benefit it.

[dad07]

Just introduce yourself.

"Hi I am Kieran and I own KJW Detailing. I couldnt help but notice your beautiful car. Can you show it off to me?"

"have you ever thought about having it professionally detailed? Here are services I offer and what they can do to make this amazing vehicle of your's look even more brilliant....."

What I would do it approach him, but don't offer any special deals. Just tell him you really like his car, and you think your services could benefit it.

Bingo!!!!

[KJW Detailing]

Just introduce yourself.

"Hi I am Kieran and I own KJW Detailing. I couldnt help but notice your beautiful car. Can you show it off to me?"

"have you ever thought about having it professionally detailed? Here are services I offer and what they can do to make this amazing vehicle of your's look even more brilliant....."

Agree...this is perfect!

[KJW Detailing]

If it was a Bugatti or something, sure, but an NSX...I know they are cool, but they aren't rare (at least not around here) and these days you can get them for less than $40k. When I first started I would cut prices to try and get "cool" cars, but in hindsight I wish I hadn't.

What I would do it approach him, but don't offer any special deals. Just tell him you really like his car, and you think your services could benefit it.

I know it's no Ferrari, Lambo, or Bugatti, but it could lead to those such vehicles!

[Flannigan]

I know it's no Ferrari, Lambo, or Bugatti, but it could lead to those such vehicles!

I promise I'm not trying to be rude, but do you think the guy who has has the same car for 10 years, and has it parked outdoors under a carport is really going to lead to higher end cars? I'm not saying it won't, I just don't want to see you do backflips and end up not being any better for it afterwards.

[y8s]

I keep coming back to this thread and thinking two things:

1. Portfolio work is often done for free. You are the ultimate customer receiving the goods in this scenario. Sure he gets a shiny car out of the deal, but your intent is to have pictures of it.

2. Wouldn't you want to charge more for an exotic because of the extra care you take on an expensive vehicle?

Sorry, three things.

3. Deep down, it's a Honda.

[KneeDragr]

If somebody on my street had a NSX with poor paint I would invite him over to do it together for free. But I dont do this for a living, so different situation.

[Vegas Transplant]

What I'm wondering...would it be that big of a deal to slash my standard rate to as much as half, in order to gain the opportunity to detail this NSX? Which could go into my portfolio so to speak and the end result could help open door to further exotics.

A hand's gotta do what a hand's gotta do.
Nothing comes to a dreamer but a dream.

However, since we (detailers) are more alike than diffferent, I see you posting this advice from the NOVA hand in the future:

When I first started I would cut prices to try and get "cool" cars, but in hindsight I wish I hadn't.

Read the opening post in this thread...actually - anything from Cosmin is viewed as noteworthy and inspirational.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-8-months.html

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Hi Mike , got your advice to write this up...

What is there about KJW Detailing as it stands now that will convince a luxo/exotic owner to sign the contract?
Or in the reverse, If a Lambo called you up, and you arrive at the destination, what is there about your business that reassures the owner that you're capable...pictures???

These questions are not meant to be answered on a public forum, but for introspection. Do so, or not at your discretion,