[thelist] Spec Work Pt. 2

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> From: "Eric Langlitz" <feed at chicken3.com>
[...] 
> Here's the question. Should you adjust your bid to match the all money
> bid of the lackey who is out bidding you, or should you try to
> convince your prospect that you are worth his time and money?

you thank him for your time, wish him luck, and leave...

either he'll be back, or you can't please him anyway...

besides, if you're going to do trade work, and this is how he's 
treating you about *your* profession, how can you expect him to 
value what you do, and how can he expect you to value what he 
does?

you could just find someone else to do trade with...