Is what i did to a client ok?

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I have to get this off my chest. I'm a freelance graphic designer, I have a small-time business and I work for myself online. I met with this one client at his home who was a real estate broker who wanted a website done for his business. He was white and kinda bragged to me that he was a millionare, he had a very nice house and made expensive dinners every night. When i charge my clients i usually ask their budget when it comes to what they want done, i usually charge $500 for a site but in this case i gave him a flat rate of $2,500, the guy didn't flinch and I went on to build his new site. I feel kind of bad charging so much because of how much he makes, after awhile i think he felt kind of taken advantage of because of my flat rate.. he paid, but was never happy with what i offered and it was just a difficult client all around, i later found out he was having financial problems and was in hundreds of thousand of dollars in debt. So i feel bad taking his money, do you think i should stop charging people based on their lifestyle and financial wealth? I could tell who has the $$$ just by stepping in their house, so it's easy for me to do. Am i a bad person? Or is what I did normal?

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago | pl

    are all of you fucking stupid? how can you say you run a trusty business by charging people based on what they make? you are a sketchy motherfucker someone should break your jaw

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  • aussiewolf
    12 years ago

    well you didnt judge him very well then did you. but its normal that people overcharge for shoddy word. happens all the time. but you will get yours back one day.

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  • JuliusE
    12 years ago

    Yes, it's always cool to rip off "rich" white guys.

    I can't wait

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  • Helios98000
    11 years ago

    He should not have lied to you about his life style IF he know that was how you charged. If he didn't you are in the wrong. You should have a flat anything goes rate like a real businessman!

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  • thrasher7777
    12 years ago

    go to hell...

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  • crackdispenor
    12 years ago

    suck his dick why dont you. fucking faggot

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  • joybird
    12 years ago

    People joke that the further they drive down my road the more expensive the same job becomes. My husband is self-employed and charges everyone the same amount. Funnily enough it's the rich who complain the most and the 'poorer' communities who give him large tips.

    This is down to your own conscience and how desperately you needed the money at the time.

    You should be glad you weren't one of the ones he owed hundred of thousands to. He's also in a fairly disreputable business, working on comission, based on what his clients pay.

    A tricky dilemma!!

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  • flightlesskiwi
    12 years ago

    No, ripping people off like this is not normal.

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  • dappled
    12 years ago

    You could argue that something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Or you could argue that you're ripping people off by giving them different rates. Or you could argue that you're helping the poor by giving them different rates.

    But given that you made up the rules to charge people differently, now you find out this guy has financial problems, how does it make you feel? Do you think you should put $2000 in an envelope and post it anonymously through his front door?

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    • Azo9339
      12 years ago

      i feel horrible, and feel like im a horrible person. but im sure he's doing alright and plus the site is getting him more clients?

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      • dappled
        12 years ago

        Personally, I think it's a little morally dubious, but only a little. You didn't force him to pay that amount. He could have sought other tenders. You offered work at a price and he was willing to pay it.

        I don't think you're a horrible person.

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  • SoccerStud88
    12 years ago

    what is your portfolio web address? I too have taught myself web design and think im quite good at it. I've never actually charged people for sites yet though.

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  • yotaisgame1
    12 years ago

    survival of the fittest. what ever people are willing to pay is what its worth.

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  • JuliusE
    12 years ago

    until we whites have a country of our own.

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