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Re: How much should I pay this feller?
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Posted by James2 on November 18, 2004 at 14:46:38 from (207.179.239.86):
In Reply to: How much should I pay this feller? posted by Brian in NY on November 18, 2004 at 06:42:00:
I have a lot of welding/fabrication done by a retired individual who worked as a certified welder at a research center. He also is a good friend. He and another local welding shop charge $20/hr which is too cheap. It is difficult to get anything done at the welding shop because they are very good and work so cheap. I also consider them good people and friends. If it is larger equipment that Al doesn't really want at his home, I am forced to go to the shop. This welding shop probably has 2-3 times more work they can get done, so they are really glad I don't bring more. I give more than they ask at the weld shop, probably averages $25 to $30/hr. Since Al is retired and draws a reasonable pension, I generally just give him want he asks, but each time mention that he is working too cheap. As a side bar, it is worth mentioning that Al is an outstanding craftsman, and has a lot of other customers whom he charges similarly. Another heavy equipment operator I know, welds at home part time and charges $55 to $65/hr. I think this is too high considering his overhead.
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