I guess I better push up my prices, as I drive a Landrover :-)
On the other hand, over this side of the pond I usually leave it hidden around the corner as it does'nt exactly say "snazzy" over here.
Merv. hassy501 wrote:
Well duhhhh....what is perception for then ? To get the girls ? Uhhh...no.......to get stared at on the streets ? Uhh...no...
It's to acquire clients......having a snazzy car gives the public the perception that you are successful, hence possibly making them want to hire you as they perceive you to be GQ, stylish and successful.
The post wasn't about clothing, personal appearance, jewelery or cologne. It was about the vehicle you drove creating a perception of your success, hence attracting clients.
"Consistent with your prices"...........key phrase......so who decides what type of vehicle coincides with what you charge ?
500.00 to 1000.00 - VW Bug
1000.00 to 5000.00 - Honda or Toyota Coupe
5000.00 to 10,000.00 - Infinity or Lexus, Range Rover
10,000.00 to 20,000 - Maserati, Porsche, Land Rover,
Who decides ?
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Victor S wrote:
By the way, having 7 speed transmission, I get up to 28mpg on highway, so don't tell me that gas prices are going up because of people like me!
Now I have to learn how to take pictures!
Sorry to point it out Victor but I get 53mpg out of my Citroen C2.... no funny business just a small light car with a 1.4 petrol engine.
To be honest I don't think the car should make that much difference. So long as it's in a good state of repair and well kept. To be honest if somebody showed up as a photographer to me in a too over the top car I would discount them and be inclined to think that they're obviously charging too much money. I guess your car should be nice but probably not better than that of your potential clients.
Alex
ps. I think in the end I'd like to end up with a landrover defender for my photography, practical, study, good for the environment (in the end) and a bit of fun.
I just try to be sure that it's clean, waxed, and not rusting out. If I were a client, I would notice if the car/transportation was out of character with the prices being charged, but I would notice more if the vehicle was rusted or in poor repair.
Would I based my decision on this "image" opinion? Probably not, but I would notice and it would be in the back of my mind, considered or not.
ai3x wrote:
Sorry to point it out Victor but I get 53mpg out of my Citroen C2.... no funny business just a small light car with a 1.4 petrol engine.
To be honest I don't think the car should make that much difference. So long as it's in a good state of repair and well kept. To be honest if somebody showed up as a photographer to me in a too over the top car I would discount them and be inclined to think that they're obviously charging too much money. I guess your car should be nice but probably not better than that of your potential clients.
Alex
ps. I think in the end I'd like to end up with a landrover defender for my photography, practical, study, good for the environment (in the end) and a bit of fun....Show more →
You would assume they are charging too much money. That's the point. It won't be a problem to the high end market, rather a bonus.
