I'd really like to see this thread discuss the business of negotiating the sale & closing the sale too... we all talk about designs every day here, but we ALL face some of the same other challenges too.. and i'd like to see various different ways we all deal with that..
for me, I plan to charge $1000 on my next logo.. I've done maybe 25 logos at $500 ea, and now, as a result of discussions here, and my own gut feeling (& the amount of time i actually spend quite often) I know it's time to raise it up... for me...
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so Im not suggesting you give your story just so others can tell you it's wrong or anything, but I think I would like to hear how & when you arrive at a starting price, and how & when you discuss possible need for a budget increase...
because in my book, even at $1000, with half down.. and little to no direction from the client, I would be saying "this is over $500 worth of work, and if you can't give me very very clear direction NOW, then call me when you can, or write me another check.. because my job is giving you what you want, and you're job is deciding what you want... and there is only so much help i can give in deciding what you want, which could be an unattainable goal for all we know...
so, for $100 an hour i'll guess what you want all year, but for $500 down, i;'ve guessed all you can afford so far...