Overpriced is an understatement
I completely agree with you and others on this subject! The rates in Pune are probably second highest in the country (after Bangalore) and are nearly 2 x to what has been the general rate in Delhi. If the trend continues, taking service in Delhi including the to-fro flight ticket might come cheaper LOL.
Jokes apart, at my end I try to keep the rate in check. To my dismay, I have been initially asked 30 K by some of the SPs for LT and to which they instantly came down to 15 K in the next minute. I usually bargain and walk away but the SPs are getting arrogant and many of them don't budge as they are getting many folks who are readily paying whatever has been asked. Few indies in Pune are following the suit due to such high demand.
SPs are ready to bargain if you show them that you will work on your terms. All of us need to keep the rates in check and not let Johnny rule always.
Thanks!
[QUOTE=InvictusIsHere;1716189]Hi folks,
Been reading the Delhi forum. Its a well oiled forum with members regularly contributing to keep the mongering costs low in their city.
I've just posted in the Mumbai forum and I know I might have spent a lot on the WG I had taken in Pune. She herself told me that Pune is full of these rich fucks who are willing to pay any price. 15 K for LT is just BS compared to Pune standards. Its the same as the IT boom and property prices taking a hike a few yrs back in Pune. The same will happen in Pune (I'm afraid its already happened and too late now).
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