pcgizzmo wrote:I totally agree. I just hate to see the OP throw out the baby with the bath water. You can compete w/out giving away the service and running people that need the business out of it.apostate wrote:Competition generally does lower prices. That's one of the blessings of free market capitalism.
I have been self-employed for 20 years and offer an honest service for a fair price. I have seen many people come-and-go over the years, who offer cut-rate prices in order to obtain the work, or just to stay busy. What they are doing, intentional or not, is hurting themselves and the industry as a whole. I always love a good deal, but for me, personally, if I saw a CHL class for $40-50, I would probably stay away from it, for the simple fact that it is so far below what the market dictates...just wouldn't feel right.
I do admire your desire to help people, polisci, and whichever direction you choose to go, I wish you luck.