This always seems like some country down home stuff, but my folks would hire people for little work around the house (Yard work, little bit of painting or wash a car), and never discuss price.
Then at the end my dad would ask, "How much do I owe you". And then the person would say "whatever you think is fair."
My dad would reach into his wallet and pull out some money and that was it and everyone seemed happy. At least I think the worker would be happy because they would come back for more work.
Anyone else ever do this? Is this an old school Southern thing?
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4. "Yeah, there's a neighborhood handyman I use." In response to Reply # 0
Met him through our homeowners association. He's a retired engineer who does handyman jobs like electrical, basic plumbing, basic roofing, painting, etc. The first couple times I used him he gave me an hourly rate which was REALLY low especially considering the quality of his work. I always gave him extra. So now he just tells me to pay him for supplies plus whatever I want.
5. "Yeah, I think you nailed to parts of it. " In response to Reply # 4
One it's got to be somebody you know and a repeat player. It's also a thing that happens when it's not really clear how long something is going to take. I've had cats quote me a rate then they totally misjudge how long it's going to take them to do. In which case, I might bump them up.
********** "Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson
6. "to your original question, only when i know i'm getting the hookup" In response to Reply # 0
if a company or dude does work without telling you the price, THEY are taking the risk not you. They don't know you can afford what they asking for so its dumb for them to tell you the price after. Unless they mafioso, then you better get the price up front.
The whole scenario in the body of the post only works with repeat business and when you know both is on the up and up.
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