Not At Your Prices, I Won’t
Me: “So, including [multiple project specifics], this project will run about [amount].”
Client: “That’s way too much! I can find someone on Craigslist to do it for a tenth of that. This is a really easy job. It shouldn’t take more than an hour or two if you know what you’re doing. There’s no reason to try to rip me off. I’ll pay you [very low amount].”
Me: “I’m sorry, but that’s really not possible. However, thank you for considering me for the project, and I’m sure that you’ll find someone more compatible with your budget.”
Client: “So, what? You’re saying you won’t do it for [very low amount]? Do you want to stay in your house?”