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I wonder if there's value in simply answering with an order of magnitude... "Based on our discussions so far, a basic web application would fit your requiremen

I wonder if there's value in simply answering with an order of magnitude... "Based on our discussions so far, a basic web application would fit your requirements. We typically build those with a budget of tens-of-thousands." (OK, maybe with less awkward delivery, but you get the point.)

TeMPOraL 10y ago
I think it's pretty valuable. After hearing such an estimate, the client may think "oh, it might stress the budget a bit; I'll need to double-check with my boss". Or, "what? I thought it will cost like $100!". Both are valuable conclusions.