Next doors PC.

Admiral Huddy · 23-01-2008, 17:40

Ok, I've fixed next doors PC.

Now question is, do I charge the mafia or not?

The Mrs think I should charge "mates rates". Total cost comes to £105..so she thinks maybe half.. I feel obliged to let him have it for free because basically, despite that people may think I'm making this up, I'm **** scared of him as I know he has connections and he is built rather large. I just don't want to keep owing favours.. if you know what I mean.

Dr. Z · 23-01-2008, 17:44

I dunno, the way you described it in the other thread was just a case of him popping it round for you to have a look at / fix as a neighbourly thing rather than as a customer.

I would say that if it has cost you money you should pass that cost on and maybe a little extra for your time but no more.

Matblack · 23-01-2008, 18:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRZ

I would say that if it has cost you money you should pass that cost on

If he says he wants to give you something extra then take it, this is known as 'an offer you cannot refuse'

MB

Mark · 23-01-2008, 18:04

Agree with both above

. If it was a business engagement then you can treat the job like you would any other customer. If it was 'can you have a look at this please' and you didn't make it clear there might be cost involved then I think I'd be a bit miffed if I got a bill I hadn't agreed to, never mind your 'mafia' neighbour.

The only problem you'll have if you do it gratis is of course they'll expect the same next time. How you deal with that (or if you do) is your business.

Of course, you shouldn't leave yourself out of pocket.

Desmo · 23-01-2008, 18:21

Huddy, you're part of the "family" now. Doooonta wooorrrry!!!

Will · 23-01-2008, 18:53

Your time is valuable, don't let yourself get screwed over by people, and don't give in to bullies, whether they are mafia or not!

Pebs · 23-01-2008, 19:02

I'd do it at cost, and only if the cost was over £30ish. You dont want to find your guinea pigs head in your bed!

Grandad · 23-01-2008, 22:31

I don't charge relatives,neighbours friends etc other than any costs I incur

I do seem to have an endless supply of cases of beer though

LeperousDust · 24-01-2008, 01:37

You're call you know the situation best, but you don't want to start giving out freebies all the time. Maybe a one off?

Robert · 24-01-2008, 09:42

I wouldn't charge.

23-01-2008, 17:40	#1
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Next doors PC. Ok, I've fixed next doors PC. Now question is, do I charge the mafia or not? The Mrs think I should charge "mates rates". Total cost comes to £105..so she thinks maybe half.. I feel obliged to let him have it for free because basically, despite that people may think I'm making this up, I'm ** scared of him as I know he has connections and he is built rather large. I just don't want to keep owing favours.. if you know what I mean. __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log**

23-01-2008, 17:44	#2
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	I dunno, the way you described it in the other thread was just a case of him popping it round for you to have a look at / fix as a neighbourly thing rather than as a customer. I would say that if it has cost you money you should pass that cost on and maybe a little extra for your time but no more. __________________

23-01-2008, 18:21	#5
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Huddy, you're part of the "family" now. Doooonta wooorrrry!!! __________________

23-01-2008, 18:53	#6
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Your time is valuable, don't let yourself get screwed over by people, and don't give in to bullies, whether they are mafia or not! __________________ *No No!*

23-01-2008, 19:02	#7
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	I'd do it at cost, and only if the cost was over £30ish. You dont want to find your guinea pigs head in your bed! __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

23-01-2008, 18:04	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Agree with both above . If it was a business engagement then you can treat the job like you would any other customer. If it was 'can you have a look at this please' and you didn't make it clear there might be cost involved then I think I'd be a bit miffed if I got a bill I hadn't agreed to, never mind your 'mafia' neighbour. The only problem you'll have if you do it gratis is of course they'll expect the same next time. How you deal with that (or if you do) is your business. Of course, you shouldn't leave yourself out of pocket.

23-01-2008, 22:31	#8
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	I don't charge relatives,neighbours friends etc other than any costs I incur I do seem to have an endless supply of cases of beer though

24-01-2008, 01:37	#9
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	You're call you know the situation best, but you don't want to start giving out freebies all the time. Maybe a one off? __________________

24-01-2008, 09:42	#10
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	I wouldn't charge.

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