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Basic Locksmithing business plan(?)

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Re: Basic Locksmithing business plan(?)

Postby ltdbjd » 15 Nov 2016 22:03

We charged about the same in CA, around $75. In WY its about $60.

Locksmith Ledger puts out an annual price survey. If you Google average locksmith costs, you'll get a lot of info that can help you set your prices.

Make sure when people call you and find out you charge more than $19.99, you point out that they will be making their money one way or another; and that there's a good chance a $19.99 is a scammer.
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Re: Basic Locksmithing business plan(?)

Postby billdeserthills » 16 Nov 2016 21:53

I been telling people if they call a locksmith and the phone is answered with "Call Center" it's best to hang up
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Re: Basic Locksmithing business plan(?)

Postby Silverado » 17 Nov 2016 8:03

I would agree with that completely. I also see that as a chance for good competition in my area. As I said, the only competition is a local locksmith and when you call them it always gets answered by a call center. They're probably expensive, but I do know they aren't scammers. I think it's a three or four man operation.
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