flyer i may use

[reveti]

I am planning on handing out some flyers, jusy wondering wether to put prices on the flyer: ex. "prices startin at $35.oo for standard yard" or something more specific? or dont put prices on them at all?
thanks in advance

[JPsDuramax]

No prices on the flyer. Just my .02

[ambersLawnmowing]

not a chance would i put a price. 1 reason is what if that person handed it to another person with a huge yard, you going to cut it for that price? I never give prices until i know the customer wants one, otherwise i would have to keep track of all the estimates i gave out in those fliers

[THC]

I like prices on flyers in fact most flyers do have prices. people want to have a general idea how they are going to pay.

Starting at $26 then in small print (*5500 sq ft) something like that. One year I put Small medium and large yards and had prices for all three.. it was for spring clean ups though.

[Q in Sac]

What is a "standard yard" in ATL? Not a big fan on giving prices on the flyer .You might be setting up for lowballers coming in and take you out. I'm developing a flyer to clean gutters here in Cali. No prices on the flyer. Because each house is different.

[reveti]

Thanks for all the input. Think I will scrap the prices

[mowerbrad]

I would suggest no prices but if you insist make sure that you include the size of lawn that it would apply to.

[DLAWNS]

I also don't put prices on fliers. I feel it could scare some people off.

[HOOLIE]

I like putting prices on advertising...kind of streamlines everything, cuts thru the BS. That's what the customer wants to know anyway, they already know what "lawn mowing" is, they don't need anyone to explain what lawn mowing is. They just want someone to tell them how much it will cost them.

I don't even do estimates in person anymore for mowing, if you're good and take advantage of the plethora of technology on the internet, no need to go in person anymore.

[Grass Happens]

I like putting prices on advertising...kind of streamlines everything, cuts thru the BS. That's what the customer wants to know anyway, they already know what "lawn mowing" is, they don't need anyone to explain what lawn mowing is. They just want someone to tell them how much it will cost them.

I don't even do estimates in person anymore for mowing, if you're good and take advantage of the plethora of technology on the internet, no need to go in person anymore.
Google Maps and Street View! Too bad most of my area dosen't have the high resolution satellite views yet...

[THC]

90% of the time only lot size is relevant, that should be recorded online in city webpage.

[rnd]

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[reveti]

Went out yesterday, slapped out a hundred or so flyers and got actually got a call last night, going to bid the job today:rolleyes:

[EagleGrounds]

Went out yesterday, slapped out a hundred or so flyers and got actually got a call last night, going to bid the job today:rolleyes:

Sounds about right, return on flyers is very minimal.

The only time i put prices on my flyers is when i am running an aeration special flyer or something along those lines.

[RandallM]

I will typically put a "Prices starting at ...." followed with "see website for list of services and prices offered". Nothing wrong with it, just don't lock yourself into a price for a yard that you should be charging more.

[reveti]

i scrapped the prices, just put: "great prices-dependable" work instead

[93Chevy]

You'd have be careful with prices because it could constitute a serious offer. If the customer feels it was a serious offer, they could give acceptance and you'd be bound by that price. Chances are, that's not gonna happen, but when you can collect millions for spilling hot coffee on yourself, you'd better be careful.

[CutApproved]

Just a suggestion,, if you do put a price on the flyer,, I would take the time to write in the PRICE, ADDRESS, and put your Initials and date on it.

[dishboy]

You'd have be careful with prices because it could constitute a serious offer. If the customer feels it was a serious offer, they could give acceptance and you'd be bound by that price. Chances are, that's not gonna happen, but when you can collect millions for spilling hot coffee on yourself, you'd better be careful.

A generic price does not constitute a service agreement. Price is only one part of any service agreement . I can reject any customer for any reason.

[93Chevy]

A generic price does not constitute a service agreement. Price is only one part of any service agreement . I can reject any customer for any reason.

You're right, sorry.

"In general, advertisements - including representations made in mail-order catalogues, price lists, and circulars - are treated not as offers to contract but invitations to negotiate." Business Law 11ed