[TheForge] RE: pricing

[Woolley]

Bob Ehrenberger wrote:
> I don't get a lot of mechanic work done but I think it is more in the range 
> of $30/hr. When we moved here 10 years ago it was closer to $20/hr.
>
> I have a friend that does finish carpenter work. He moved here from St. 
> Louis and it drives him crazy trying to bid jobs around here.  He lasted 
> about 5 years and then had to leave, couldn't make a living here. The locals 
> would take his estimates as a plan and then have Billy Bob do it for minimum 
> wage.
>
>   
Walmart mentality.  Beats you up.  I live and work in Philadelphia 
metropolitan area.  The same thing goes on here. Rate is good but 
_competitive_.  You have to be careful, there is _always_ someone who 
will do what you do cheaper, and sometimes better.