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800 is fair... you could ask for the cam degree job to be thrown in.


I agree...burn that bridge over $1-200. There are just some people you shouldn't do business with until their perception changes IMO. Let him take it to this other shop that is cheaper, I say. I like Todd's explanation/reasoning; How would you feel if daily, your boss adjusted (only downward) your wage based on your performance? As mentioned, I would also have the same shop do the entire assembly. But, if I were this original shop and happened across this post, I would not take the job. IMO the OP is unfamiliar with the work required. Also, you are unable to recognize accurate advice from respected/sucessful members. You even contradict yourself. I honestly hope you get this worked out and all parties win. But, again no self-respecting shop would do business with you in your current state of mind IMO.