Had a client try to haggle my Kreg jig contract down to $800, laughed so hard I almost dropped my Festool

Just finished a custom cabinet install using my Kreg pocket hole system, quoted them $1500 for the whole job including materials. Guy calls back saying he saw something online for $800 and wants to renegotiate the contract mid-way. TBH I almost lost it, told him sign or find another carpenter.

that crap happens way too often, lost a whole deck build last month to some lowballer.

Never sign until you get a 50% deposit upfront, saved my ass from a walk-off job on kitchen cabinets once.

Dude, I feel your pain on those hagglers.

Same here, clients think we're all interchangeable like uber drivers.

SharkBite level hacks always try to screw over real trades like us.

Proud I stuck to my guns on a similar frameless cabinet gig, ended up with referrals worth double.

Hit six figures this year by walking away from every cheapskate, feels damn good.

Man, been there with trim work clients who nickel and dime.

Haha, next time just say your Festool's on strike until they pay up.

Ugh, the endless back and forth on agreements sucks the life out.

We all been burned by non-signers, stick to your price.

Haha, I once drew up a contract with a clown clause for extra fees if they waste my time.

Sorry man, hagglers are the worst part of this gig.

Insurance companies and clients teaming up to bleed us dry, it's BS.

Frustrated as hell, just had a similar fight over a staircase banister install.

Another day another client thinking they can rewrite my terms.

SharkBite mentality ruins it for everyone, charge what you're worth.

Lost sleep over a contract dispute on crown molding last year, not worth it.

These lowballers make me wanna quit custom work altogether.

Clients pulling that on me too, especially with PEX runs but same vibe.

Big corps and PE firms gobbling up good jobs, leaving us scraps.

I hear ya, tough crowd out there for honest woodwork.

PE vultures circling every solid cabinet shop now, fight back with ironclad contracts.

Haha, next time quote them double and see if they bite.