Prices Up on Website or Not?

Scott@IncrediblyDetailed said:
I put prices because I personally look else where if prices are listed on a purchase I am planning to make.

I also don't want to deal with haggling, and if my prices are too high for someone it saves me the trouble of answering the phone for people looking for the lowest price in town. I find the people who are willing to pay higher prices, turn out to be long term customers because they care about the quality and high level of service.

I do this part time while going to school, so it's quality over quantity for me.
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If prices aren't posted..... at least a range of prices i.e. starting @ $75+ etc. I will go elsewhere.
 
I like having prices, It let's people know I'm Not a Craigslist detailer. IF the customer wants a $50 complete detail then they will not waste my time or theirs by calling me.
 
fmahmad88 said:
See that's the thing. In Renny's book it says NOT to put up prices but everyone has put up prices! I understand that when you get someone to call it works out great but doesn't it seem like people are now so pre-occupied that they don't have time to call and ask?
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Admittedly, I haven't read Renny's book, and I'm sure he'll forget more about detailing than I'll ever hope to know.

However......put prices. It eliminates 'cheaps', (those looking for $20/details), and it gives your potential clients an idea of what details cost.

I always put 'starting at' in front of my prices. Be very clear that final price depends on actual size and condition of vehicle. That protects you from not charging enough.
 
ive also been thinking about this subject. so far i have my detailing packages page blank on my site. after reading renny's book and all your comments... it seems that the right thing would be to put up prices on the site. but i was thinking maybe i should just put prices on the small stuff, 3 step paint correction and coating and works of that nature should be on a "priced after inspection" kind of deal?
im thinking of putting up my menu. listing "quick detail" "interior detail" "exterior detail" and some "misc items" like headlight restoration, engine bay cleaning, stuff of that nature.
 
Sounds like you have a good game plan. I have mine broken out similar to what your planning to do. However for paint correction I just have an hourly rate that I charge and a window of time that it might take. But I also have noted that I will provide a price after looking at the car.
 
My site is still a work in progress but as every one else says prices on your site weed out the people who are looking for the gas station drive though wash and expect to pay just that. Also most people know what they want to spend. So if their budget is 50 and you have up 70 they wont call where as if you didnt have a price up they might call and waste your time. Another thing is when i see a service with no price i assume the company is to embarrassed to admit how much they are charging. Now not every detail is created equal. So thats why i plan on putting "Estimated*" next to cost and time. Now on your most involved package i wouldnt list a price because the people who want that know its not going to be cheap and the automobile will very.

Just my 2 cents
 
Easiest way not to burned on a job is to have prices starting at! I also put on my website "To give an accurate quote I will need to see interior".
 
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