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THIS. When I go to a website that doesn't have prices listed and you have to "Call for a Quote" I move on. I know the prices are going to be garbage and it's
by zodPod 10y ago
THIS. When I go to a website that doesn't have prices listed and you have to "Call for a Quote" I move on. I know the prices are going to be garbage and it's not worth my time to deal with the idiots on the other end trying to scheme me into spending money with their company.
- rdl 10y agoI'm ok with a mix of transparent and bespoke pricing -- it sucks to see 3 options with set prices, where you actually need something different and are willing to pay. The ideal is some kind of pricing calculator, though. 3 packages and a custom quote generator, or "call".
- zodPod 10y agoThat's fair with custom things but when you're on a lab hardware site looking at a centrifuge for a home lab and you're curious how much it costs and they have "Call for Quote" listed, it's just infuriating. There's no customization. I want the centrifuge as pictured. How much is it?!
- drdeadringer 10y agoI have spent countless time on the phone just trying to get a number. "I'm interested in XYZ. How much is it?" "Well, with Option A or Option W?" "... How much is either?" "Oh, well that depends on if we make it with pixie dust or faerie magik." "Ok. How much?" "Well, which would you like? XYZ with A from Pixie Dust or XYZ with W made from Faerie Magik?" "How much for either?" "Well, that depends on ..." No. No it does not depend. You have a chart in your hand, I guarantee it. It has pricing on it. Stop the dance. One time, I asked a guy "Can you make this and how much would it cost?". He responded: "We can do whatever you want." Really? I want a number, but you seem to have trouble giving it to me.