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When did it become o.k. to charge a customer more because they make more money? I see this all the time. I had a friend call on a service and they asked him what he did for a living. He told them what he did and how much money he made a year. Then I went to check on the same product. I told him what I did and how much I make a year and he quoted me $400 more then my buddy. What the hell man? A service or a product cost what it cost. Some people are just jack a___! The more people I talk to the more I see this is going on in the business world. Charge a fair price and be consistent. I don't think that is asking too much is it?

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Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Darrell~ Unscrupulous is what it is! (that is a word, isn't it?) Could you imagine if we operated that way?

May 22, 2008 04:21 AM
Kris Wales
Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI
Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI

Why would anyone answer those type of questions with other than "It's none of your business."?  If I am calling someone to provide a service the last question I expect from them is "What do you do?" or "How much do you make?"

I would be offended and take my business elsewhere.

May 22, 2008 04:47 AM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best

This person really irked you!  Maybe this will put you in a better mood- http://youtube.com/watch?v=LRqUONe_aAI

May 22, 2008 06:30 AM
Sam Sams
Richardson, TX

Thanks Mel. Good video. It put me in a good mood hearing from you. **Your blushing arent you!**

May 22, 2008 06:34 AM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best
Becky Respess
Broker/Associate Century 21 Judge Fite Co - Cedar Hill, TX
ABR, CRB, CRS

I cannot believe never mind yes I can. The business world is going to h... Melody said it all!

May 22, 2008 09:38 AM