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Old 04-08-2008, 10:48 PM
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can i be cheeky?
and ask what you charge for a 4 ft topiary tree with roses and foliage and lights, i have costed one and it seems very expensive at £135????
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Have you gotta make the topiary?
hi funky yes i have got to, which i have no problem with but i think because of the amount of roses i need to use for a 4ft one, its bumping the cost up....and i really want this booking so don't want over charge..........
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hi funky yes i have got to, which i have no problem with but i think because of the amount of roses i need to use for a 4ft one, its bumping the cost up....and i really want this booking so don't want over charge..........
Think of the work in making the topary, for 125.00 you wouldnt even cover costs with roses wages etc, i know you want the job but at a loss
i would jot down your costings inc wages and go from there, but i would charge a min of 250-300approx
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I am doing 2 this weekend and have charged £200ea, no lights and it will not be massed with roses as she wants to see lots of green
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I think your price is very reasonable too I would charge a lot more. But if you think she won't go for it, you could suggest a bay tree decorated with flowers and lights wired in.

You could either sell it to her along the lines of she'll have the tree to keep after the wedding or if you think you'll make make use of it for other weddings hire it to her.
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thanks guys, ended up doing just what sosas said, i sent quote off yesterday detailing that is she wanted a decorated bay tree would be from £70 but if she wanted mainly roses and foliage then £135-200 depending on size, thought it was up to her to decide then...but hey guys you were such a great help THANK YOU XX
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