We just did a bid for a client who wanted us to do the job, but didn't want to sign the contract the way it was because it was an estimate, and could change depending on the scope of the work. It's a retro of an older home.

He said he couldn't sign an "open-ended" contract, that he'd never be able to get his clients to sign such a contract.

Needless to say, we won't be doing the job, as we smelled trouble from the start with this client. Trouble like - client says: "I see from the bid that the media portion is $16,800 and the house audio portion is "8,700, I'll give you $14000 for the media system and "8000 for the audio portion." This is after the system discount he wants these prices. Us: "Sorry sir, but these are our best bids."

JJP