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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Queston from MIL on pricing


Just curious to hear what your response would be to this question/statement from the future mother in law.

I was at a consult this past Saturday with the bride and her future MIL. The mom looks at me with my pricing sheet in hand and says, "Are these rates competitive? I think it seems a little expensive."

What is the best way to answer this in your opinion?



Dec 15, 2014 at 03:22 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Queston from MIL on pricing


...and you said?



Dec 15, 2014 at 03:36 PM
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Sodonn wrote:
...and you said?


I'll post what I said, but I want to hear what others would say first.



Dec 15, 2014 at 03:40 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Queston from MIL on pricing


A bride said something similar to me a few months ago having left all the research up to her other half.

They booked my top package



Dec 15, 2014 at 03:47 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Queston from MIL on pricing


The bride was embarrassed; her and I had already discussed pricing before our meeting at I had given her a quote prior to our meeting.
Oh, and they did book a decent package.



Dec 15, 2014 at 03:55 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Queston from MIL on pricing


Well...I would answer "Yes....for the quality I am able to deliver...yes I am!"


Dec 15, 2014 at 04:02 PM
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lilyphoto wrote:
The bride was embarrassed; her and I had already discussed pricing before our meeting at I had given her a quote prior to our meeting.
Oh, and they did book a decent package.


After you've covered things with her prior to meeting, just ask that she runs by what you've discussed with their partner or any decision makers (eg family).

That will usually avoid such situations. By of course, they don't always do as you say

As for what to say, it would depend on where the conversation and relationship was, but I would just answer it however you answer any other question really



Dec 15, 2014 at 04:04 PM
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Sodonn wrote:
Well...I would answer "Yes....for the quality I am able to deliver...yes I am!"




Gee... I can get 'quality' most places these days. That's like asking a plumber to fix your pipe. It's just expected unless you're using some bum



Dec 15, 2014 at 04:06 PM
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ricardovaste wrote:
Gee... I can get 'quality' most places these days. That's like asking a plumber to fix your pipe. It's just expected unless you're using some bum


Right....and as you stated....it really depends on much more than just simply answering the question....which is why I asked what the OP said.



Dec 15, 2014 at 04:15 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Queston from MIL on pricing


We had already been talking for a while and it was asked towards the end of the meeting. Things were going well and I was able to talk to both of them easily. I just simply stated that my prices were fairly priced for what I was offering and the area where we live. Which is true.


Dec 15, 2014 at 04:21 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Queston from MIL on pricing


Something along the lines of... "Yes. Welcome to 2014. Running a business costs considerably more than it did 25 years ago." ...but nicer.


Dec 15, 2014 at 04:23 PM
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amonline wrote:
Something along the lines of... "Yes. Welcome to 2014. Running a business costs considerably more than it did 25 years ago." ...but nicer.


Haha...she did say after I answered that she hadn't shopped for wedding photography in a long time so didn't know how much it was supposed to cost.



Dec 15, 2014 at 04:24 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Queston from MIL on pricing


"I'm not the cheapest, nor am I the most expensive. I think you'll be hard-pressed to find someone better if you value quality and service."

I also hand them my books and prints. If they can't tell the level of quality then they are welcome to choose someone cheaper.

Edited on Dec 15, 2014 at 06:53 PM · View previous versions



Dec 15, 2014 at 04:26 PM
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amonline wrote:
Something along the lines of... "Yes. Welcome to 2014. Running a business costs considerably more than it did 25 years ago." ...but nicer.



^

This, followed by slapping your penis on the table.



Dec 15, 2014 at 04:42 PM
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ricardovaste wrote:
^

This, followed by slapping your penis on the table.


Ahhhaha. THAT would be especially shocking to them since I am female.



Dec 15, 2014 at 04:51 PM
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lilyphoto wrote:
Ahhhaha. THAT would be especially shocking to them since I am female.

it would be the ultimate response then



Dec 15, 2014 at 04:55 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Queston from MIL on pricing


Kinda disappointed.

I read that as MILF...




Dec 15, 2014 at 06:25 PM
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BKphotography wrote:
Kinda disappointed.

I read that as MILF...




Well, if you must know....
Kidding.



Dec 15, 2014 at 06:59 PM
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lilyphoto wrote:
Haha...she did say after I answered that she hadn't shopped for wedding photography in a long time so didn't know how much it was supposed to cost.


That's usually how it goes when you get that response. Almost every time I ask who else they've consulted with or considered, I get the deer in headlights look. If they do give me a name, it's usually sub-par work. (read as: newb) I'm usually polite; but I have a casual way of saying things like, "oh, I heard of _____... they're pretty new to weddings, right?"



Dec 15, 2014 at 07:46 PM
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amonline wrote:
Something along the lines of... "Yes. Welcome to 2014. Running a business costs considerably more than it did 25 years ago." ...but nicer.


ricardovaste wrote:
^

This, followed by slapping your penis on the table.


The tables at Barnes & Nobles look pretty expensive to replace.



derp



Dec 15, 2014 at 07:47 PM





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