Originally Posted by gunner65

Actually in my line of work spending countless hours planning projects and quotes sometimes results in a client taking the project to a competitor due to pricing. I think my local shops make plenty of money marking up parts and pieces that we have to have by 200-300%. If you want to spend double the money and be loyal go ahead and knock yourself out it is your money but dont preach that crap to the masses no one is listening in this economy.