"seems the owner found that the fixture the sparky was charging him $2100 for was readily available for $800."
It is common practice for lighting retailers, to mark up lighting 200% and more, after all they are in the retail business, and operating a showroom, and investing in inventory, and paying all the expenses, that goes with amy business, deserves a good return, 200% gross, will only net 30 to 40% in this type of business, in my opinion the electrician, did not over charge, he just had a buyer, that felt the electrician, should not make a decent profit, it is as simple as, the homeowner wanted to pay wholesale, not retail!
[This message has been edited by LK (edited 07-01-2006).]
