Barber question....

eliive · Mar 14, 2016

As a Barber, my job is really no different than than any person working a "9 to 5". I still have the same responsibilities as the next Man, so why should I lower my prices and have to work even harder just to maintain.

Sure, I wouldn't have to pay booth rent if I moved from a shop to my home, but I still have to pay a higher than normal gas and light bill due to the increase in usage.

You can't be cheap towards your Barber

Sampson · Mar 14, 2016

eliive said:
As a Barber, my job is really no different than than any person working a "9 to 5". I still have the same responsibilities as the next Man, so why should I lower my prices and have to work even harder just to maintain.

Sure, I wouldn't have to pay booth rent if I moved from a shop to my home, but I still have to pay a higher than normal gas and light bill due to the increase in usage.

You can't be cheap towards your Barber

I always tip my barber 50%. I know I'm getting the best service anyway but it keeps him on his toes when he knows I'm coming.

Venom · Mar 14, 2016

You find a new barber. My barber retired. He use to hook me up for $6 on his off days from the military base barber shop. Its America he can charge whatever he wants. Its up to him if he wants to risk losing a few customers.

eliive · Mar 16, 2016

Venom said:
You find a new barber. My barber retired. He use to hook me up for $6 on his off days from the military base barber shop. Its America he can charge whatever he wants. Its up to him if he wants to risk losing a few customers.

Why should a Barber have to risk losing customers because he wants to charge more than $6? Like do y'all realize that $6 isn't shit? Idk what he normally charges, but damn, do y'all expect a Barber to work for damn near nothing? I swear a lot of people really don't respect a Barber's craft as a profession.

In every industry folks are always expecting a raise due to cost of living or other factors, but they want their Barber to charge the same price for 20+ years. I'll rather lose a few customers versus let them disrespect my craft and expect me to work for what they feel my value is. I actually lost a client last week because he told me $20 was too much and he liked it better when I was charging $15 back in 2000.

eliive · Mar 16, 2016

Sampson said:
I always tip my barber 50%. I know I'm getting the best service anyway but it keeps him on his toes when he knows I'm coming.

I can respect that.

2 ONE 3 · Mar 16, 2016

Barber been cutting me since I was 3

He turns 50 this year

Cuts used to be 13 for The longest but they went up to $16 for cats 12 - up.

I always hit him with a dub.

Tip your barber fellas

Venom · Mar 16, 2016

eliive said:
Why should a Barber have to risk losing customers because he wants to charge more than $6? Like do y'all realize that $6 isn't shit? Idk what he normally charges, but damn, do y'all expect a Barber to work for damn near nothing? I swear a lot of people really don't respect a Barber's craft as a profession.

In every industry folks are always expecting a raise due to cost of living or other factors, but they want their Barber to charge the same price for 20+ years. I'll rather lose a few customers versus let them disrespect my craft and expect me to work for what they feel my value is. I actually lost a client last week because he told me $20 was too much and he liked it better when I was charging $15 back in 2000.

Your reading comprehension is low. I said my barber retired and was answering an earlier post. I use to tip my 40% I never left a barber because rates increase. Usually it was customer service or quality of cut. In America you can charge whatever you like.

Mentor B · Mar 16, 2016

I've been cutting my own hair and beard for quite some time.

Whenever I cut it, I never do a half ass job. As a result, there are times I will go to the barber because I get tired of cutting it myself.

On my salary, $25 adds up, though. Can't get that service routinely.

CRE BIGGS · Jul 16, 2017

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I just wanna maintain a nice all even
Whit a sharp diy lining at first
Yo like wat type of clippers and guards
I need starting out
I got T Outliners already

DC_Dude · Jul 16, 2017

my barber has been cutting my hair for 14 years. professional and on time. he actually comes to my crib.
i just pay him $30 and give tips when i feel like it