The Hidden Cost of Cheap: Why I Stopped Arguing with Low-Ball Clients
It’s the most common objection in the freelance world. You’ve spent an hour on a discovery call, mapped out a technical architecture, and presented a fair quote. Then comes the line:
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Tiffany Spark
Web designer in London. Clean code, good design, strong coffee.
the comparison table is spot on. i had a client last month who wanted a full rebrand and e-commerce site for £800 because "their nephew could do it for free but is busy with uni." i used to panic and offer discounts but now i just say okay and wish them well. the do-over tax is so real — half my best-paying projects have been rebuilds of cheap first attempts.