Posted by JTC on August 18, 2003 at 00:15:55:
In Reply to: Re: Prices posted by Steve on June 30, 2003 at 08:22:28:
: : I was wondering if anyone using this site was from Southeast, TN? If so what are you charging? I am only getting $55 for 4 new SX-8 unclipped and $45 for a reset, and seem to be on the high-end of the scale. Some Farriers in this area are charging less than $40 for 4 new with Drill-Tek (to my $75). I would like to be higher but what is the limit? I am located about half-way between Chattanooa and Knoxville. To anyone charging more than this in in this area My Hats Off To You. Anyone wishing to respond would be greatly appreciated. I went up on 1 Jan 03 to my current prices (a $10 increase) only lost a couple customers but most calling now the horses are lacking in the area of manners. What my I be doing wrong?
: : Thanks,
: : Jeremy - Davis Farrier Services
: Jeremy: If as you say at $55 you are at the top end of the scale in your area. You made have only two choices. One either move you client base business to a more affulent area and travel back and forth or pack up and move. Palm Beach FL, range from $150 to $250 flat shod no extra's. Places in VA have price ranges from $100 to $200. and the list can go on. Kind of goes to where you want to live and the kind of lifestyle you want to have.
: Steve
Jeremy- I live in South Central TN and your description of prices seems consistent with this area as well. Although I must admit I seem to have multiple pricing formulas. The guy who is "in a bind" and wants a "deal" is usually not in as big of a bind as he lets on. My theory is if he is in that big of a bind he needs to pay for the situation he created. I usually add an extra $15-$20 for what I call the bind factor this seems to eliminate the twice a year folks who decide to go ride on Saturday and call the farrier on the preceding Thursday night.