Do you publish your fee's or not?

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Permalink Reply by Vanessa Vargas Photography on June 11, 2011 at 1:58pm

I have to agree with Sheena, it is best to post your starting price, that way  you will receive inquiries from customer that are able to pay for your services.

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Permalink Reply by Ann Marie on June 25, 2011 at 1:27pm

We have two versions. 

 

On our www.our-wedding-save-the-date.info we post the exact pricing.  We know we have a really great product at a very fair price so we are proud to display the information.  The price however is for an exact product so it is easy to show pricing.

 

On another site  http://www.dayofweddingcoordinator.info we post all of our services and list prices starting at $1,500.00.   Our pricing is competitive for the service and having a starting at brings us leads that at least feel comfortable with the starting price.

 

AM

 

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Permalink Reply by Photography by Benamoz Ltd. on July 6, 2011 at 12:02pm

I think it is important that potential clients know your price range.  Most high-end photographers tend to list their starting price together with basic package information.  We believe it is best to be up front with potential clients from the get-go.

Photography by Benamoz Ltd. - Edmonton, Alberta

www.photographybybenamoz.com

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Permalink Reply by Lindsie Wagner on August 17, 2011 at 4:17pm

I definitely am all for listing prices. As a bride, it's frustrating to have to call or email for prices, because when they end up over budget, I feel like I was forced to waste my time. I send out a lot of emails to potential vendors, and it's really irritating when they want to meet with me before they'll give prices, because then I have to take MORE time out of my schedule to meet with them, again only to find out that they are over budget.

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Permalink Reply by Merry Sherman on August 17, 2011 at 6:45pm

I post my base price for wedding cakes, but it all depends on what you want in a wedding cake.  That is why I ask brides to meet with me.  By posting my base price, as a bride, you will have an idea if I am out of your budget.

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Permalink Reply by Lindsie Wagner on August 17, 2011 at 7:03pm

This definitely makes sense for wedding cakes! And for a lot of other services.

And I think base prices can work.

But if you're a photographer, for example, and post that your prices start at $800, and then your $800 package is for like 4 hours of photography and a bride needs at least 7, that's not helpful.

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Permalink Reply by Danielle on September 6, 2011 at 6:43pm

I struggled with that as well. I used to list full prices,  it then I realized that people would likely be more interested in my rates than my actual work or personality. Now I have a starting price, though I have contemplated not listing any prices (but then would peoplenjust assume I was too expensive)?

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Permalink Reply by Lindsie Wagner on September 6, 2011 at 7:28pm

I often just assumed that those with unlisted prices were too expensive. I don't recommend that assumption to readers, but I know a lot of brides think that way.

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Permalink Reply by Kelli Noel Crannell on September 7, 2011 at 12:20am

Yes, I publish my fees on my website, but not on my collateral.  I specialize in Day of Wedding Coordination and have a base price.  Obviously given the distance, size, logistics, etc., that price varies.  I also offer additional services they can add to customize their package and those prices are dependant on the criteria above as well.  It's too expensive to reprint collateral if you choose to increase your pricing structure but very easy to change your website.

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Permalink Reply by happychloe on September 7, 2011 at 10:41pm

i didn't have my wedding, but I think i ll not pubulish the fee's

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Permalink Reply by Beautiful Brides Philly on September 30, 2011 at 12:01pm

I too struggle with this as with makeup and hair services, pricing, in this market, needs to be negotiable or it means making "0 dollars" vs. a smaller contract. You NEVER want that to happen. I don't publish on my site or anywhere because sometimes it's just a small tweak of the numbers and a personal conversation that seals the deal for my company, Beautiful Brides Philly. I do like, however, the idea of a "starting" price. May try that to see what happens. I'm new to this Bridal Tweet and just love it!!

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Permalink Reply by Silver Wolf Entertainment on December 2, 2011 at 11:22am

I do have my prices listed on my website but  Ido not have them in my brochure as I have a seperate sheet I present to clients with my services and prices lsited.

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