Fixed price is very low - demand higher price when quoting? Thread poster: Margreet Logmans (X)
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Margreet Logmans (X) 
Netherlands
Local time: 01:39
English to Dutch
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Hi there!
More than once I find jobpostings on ProZ where the outsourcer offers a fixed price, usually a very low one. I've seen offers of less than 2 cents per word, with a tight deadline. Sometimes its a fixed amount, like, € 200,- for the complete job, and then I calculate the per-word price and it turns out to be really low.
It's usually the kind of job I'm willing to do, but not at this level of pricing!
Does anyone quote on this kind of jobs? And if... See more Hi there!
More than once I find jobpostings on ProZ where the outsourcer offers a fixed price, usually a very low one. I've seen offers of less than 2 cents per word, with a tight deadline. Sometimes its a fixed amount, like, € 200,- for the complete job, and then I calculate the per-word price and it turns out to be really low.
It's usually the kind of job I'm willing to do, but not at this level of pricing!
Does anyone quote on this kind of jobs? And if so, do you accept the outsourcers' price or do you offer your standard rates?
I'd just like to know, because I'm very much in doubt myself, but I don't want to spoil the market or my own market-value!
Thanks in advance,
Margreet ▲ Collapse
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Giles Watson
Italy
Local time: 01:39
Italian to English
In memoriam | If you don't want to accept the rate, forget the offer | Nov 16, 2006 |
Margreet Logmans wrote:
Does anyone quote on this kind of jobs? And if so, do you accept the outsourcers' price or do you offer your standard rates?
I'd just like to know, because I'm very much in doubt myself, but I don't want to spoil the market or my own market-value!
Thanks in advance,
Margreet
Hi Margreet,
I'd ignore them altogether.
There's really little point in making an offer if the outsourcer's conditions are incompatible with your expectations.
Remember that if we are responding to job offers, our market value in the outsourcer's eyes tends to be depressed, sometimes almost to zero, by comparison with other translators' offers (and there are always bids for the low-paid jobs...).
The trick is to get the outsourcers to come to us by projecting attractive, unique profiles as specialists in one or more sectors and language combinations. We then have an opportunity to set the rate, which the outsourcer may or may not choose to accept.
And if nothing else, we will have educated a potential client on the subject
Best,
Giles
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| Today the limet has been reached... | Nov 17, 2006 |
Did you see it? 1.3 cents per word??????
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
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Margreet Logmans (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 01:39
English to Dutch
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TOPIC STARTER | Thanks for your response! | Nov 17, 2006 |
Giles,
thanks for your answer to my question. It's helped me make up my mind about some jobs I've recently seen. I guess I just need to build a little more confidence. Good jobs will turn up, eventually.
Riens,
I've seen 1,2 cents per word. That's why I posted this topic. It's ridiculous, indeed.
Have a nice day, both of you; may many good jobs come your way! And thanks again!
Margreet
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Edward Potter
Spain
Local time: 01:39
Member (2003)
Spanish to English
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If you do not agree with the price, you should ignore the posting and move on.
Sometimes a "low" price may be mitigated by 1) fast/prior payment; 2) high rate of repetitions; 3) easy material; 4) formats that are easy to work with.
Even if none of these factors come into play, I feel it would be unprofessional to write unsolicited emails complaining about what you see as unfair. I have read on the forums that some people do this.
[Edited at 2006-11-17 18:39]
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NMR (X)
France
Local time: 01:39
French to Dutch
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that the 1.3 cents/word job is for proofreading. Maybe it is acceptable for someone. Someone who hasn't seen the files yet but who already knows that he will be able to proofread 2000 or 3000 words per hour.
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MariusV
Lithuania
Local time: 02:39
English to Lithuanian
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"If you think you are paying to me, then think I am working for you"
[Edited at 2006-11-19 18:30]
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MariusV
Lithuania
Local time: 02:39
English to Lithuanian
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I have been recently notified about EN-LT job from one agency from Western Europe (not from India or Russia. Having in mind that the market average is around 0.08 EUR, they have offered (in their bid) for 0.03 EUR.
I wrote to them that I am interested in the job, but would like to negotiate for a bigger rate (at least to get some 0.06 EUR). They replied that they have a very strict project budget and that they cannot... See more
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