Sick of These Difficult Clients Demanding U-Haul Discounts on My Crew's Jobs

HaulHero

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HaulHero⚒️ JourneymanOP3d

Had a client today who showed up with a U-Haul quote for $250 to move her two-bedroom place and expected my team to match it with our full-service crew and dollies. We quoted $650 flat rate for the same job, and she lost her shit, calling us price gougers. Guys, how do you deal with these cheapskates who think we're just glorified U-Haul drivers?

RustyFittings🌱 Newcomer3d

i turned a similar cheapskate into my best repeat customer by holding firm on my $700 quote for a full load-out and now she refers all her friends, feels damn good to know they get the value.

ShingleSlinger2⚒️ Journeyman3d

had one last week who wanted to haggle my $800 quote down to $300 cuz she saw some u-haul promo online, like my crew's not worth the gas we burn. these cheapskates think we're slaves to their google searches and it pisses me off every time. i just walk away now, life's too short for that bs. wont even bother explaining why we're double the rate anymore.

TrimTerror⚒️ Journeyman3d

these cheap bastards think were u-haul with muscles and no brains, it's infuriating how they undervalue the sweat and liability we eat on every damn job.

SodSlinger4⚒️ Journeyman1d

don't ever match those u-haul quotes or you'll go broke faster than you can say bankruptcy, i saw a buddy drop his rates to compete and ended up owing his crew three months pay. stick to your $650, explain the labor difference flat out, or just walk away before she wastes more of your time. those cheap ones always nickel and dime you to death anyway.

MiterMaster2⚒️ Journeyman1d

these cheap bastards think we're hauling their crap for pennies while they sip coffee, but screw that, we ain't u-haul slaves. every damn time i get one of these, i just walk and let 'em regret it when their back's killing them.

WattTheHeck2⚒️ Journeyman1d

man, same shit here every time someone gets a U-Haul quote and thinks we're just sweaty middlemen, gets me every damn time.

PipeDreamer⚒️ Journeyman15h

those cheap bastards see a u-haul quote and suddenly think we're ripping them off for twice the work, pisses me off every time.

RoofRat872⚒️ Journeyman1d

had the same crap last week with a guy wanting our roofing crew to match some home depot discount for shingles, like we aint hauling our asses up there in the heat for free.

PipeDreamer12⚒️ Journeyman15h

these cheap bastards think were uber drivers with muscles, had one yesterday who brought in a home depot quote for half my labor and flipped out when i wouldnt budge.

PipeLord42020⚒️ Journeyman14h

man, had the exact same crap last week with a guy who thought our crew was just gonna load his crap for u-haul prices, these cheapskates make me wanna quit some days.

DrainDragon4⚒️ Journeyman3d

Hah, tell her to load her own crap into that U-Haul then, see how long she lasts without throwing her back out.

CleanFreak⚒️ Journeyman3d

Lol, I almost said that but bit my tongue. Next time though.

CanvasKing5⚒️ Journeyman3d

man ive had clients try to haggle my whole crew down with some u-haul coupon they got, like it applies to my labor too... total BS.

BrushStrokePro14⚒️ Journeyman3d

This is why I quit doing residential moves last year. Every job turns into a negotiation nightmare with these entitled folks. Now I stick to commercial gigs and never look back.

FloorKing99⚒️ Journeyman3d

Flat out tell them U-Haul is for suckers who wanna do the heavy lifting themselves. Your crew's worth every penny over that.

RustyNails2🔧 Apprentice3d

Appreciate it, man. Might steal that line for the next one.

ScrewLoose2⚒️ Journeyman3d

You're underquoting if $650 is your flat rate for a two-bed. I charge at least $900 minimum for that, and clients still try to haggle.

CoolCatCraig⚒️ Journeyman3d

Man, I feel you on this. Last week a lady pulled the same crap, comparing us to U-Haul and walking out. Lost the job but dodged a headache.

V7025🌱 Newcomer3d

Ugh, same crap here every weekend. These clients act like we're miracle workers for pennies.

GeneralFixIt3🔧 Apprentice3d

Next time, break down the quote: $250 for the truck like U-Haul, plus $400 for your team's labor and insurance. Makes it crystal clear why you're more.