The best 100 ways to tell a customer you're not interested

[Custom_Grafx]

Hoping to accumulate 100 (or more) NICE ways to tell a customer you're not interested.

It could be an old client who has always been demanding but they just pushed you over the edge with their last comment/request, or a late payer who you just can't handle any longer.

Whatever the reason, I'm sure we've all been there, and I'm sure we'd all like to create a Rolodex of ways to nicely tell someone to go elsewhere (or to shape up), so that we can always keep it "original" and "interesting".

Guidelines;

* diplomatic * slightly smartass'ish is ok * no swearing

 

[ProWraps]

i guess eat sh*t and die wouldnt work here.

 

[mikey-Oh]

i guess eat sh*t and die wouldnt work here.

Works in my book. You can always bid something higher, if they're still down step 3: profit

 

[OldPaint]

tell them they cant AFFORD YOU)))))))))))))and give them a price that will make them go elsewhere)))))))))))))

 

[john1]

"I appreciate your time but I'm not interested in this type of work"

 

[Bly]

Either "we don't do that kind of work but Xyz around the corner does", or price it so high you know they'll go some place else.

 

[Colin]

I'm swamped and I won't be able to do this for at least 8 months.

 

[petesign]

"we dont do business with stupid people."

actually had a boss tell a customer that at a previous shop.

 

[Colin]

My computer is down.

 

[Colin]

I prayed and asked god if I should do business with you and she said "No".

 

[Custom_Grafx]

LOL luv em... good to get a laugh today - need it!

 

[Colin]

Sorry, but my horoscope told me not to take on any more work today.

 

[Border]

This is what I use, with no attached text....and thus far it has always been effective at letting them know I am no longer interested in working working with them.
-See attached photo

 

[Custom_Grafx]

I remember once a customer asked me why something was x$ (she thought it was too much).

I spent around 5 minutes going through the supply/demand theory, and put it down to the economic systems which our current method of commerce operates upon.

She listened intently, with a smile on her face, then said... are you being sarcastic? I replied no, I'm being very serious. She apparently really couldn't tell.

She rang me a couple more times after that, then eventually got the hint...

 

[SignosaurusRex]

The best method I have found over the course of my career is to "price" them down the road. If they hit the pavement.....all good, if they don't, it's still all good!

 

[Pat Whatley]

I'm with Rex.

 

[GAC05]

I just got a "new" plotter off ebay and I'd like to use your vehicle to practice cutting graphics on top of new factory paint.

wayne k
guam usa

 

[Fitch]

One thing I've learnt is when to say "no" to unprofitable business in both time and $$$. This is one of those occasions I would have to say "no". But thanks for the opportunity. Keep me in mind for next time.

Cheers - G

 

[CustomRide]

My minimum order requirements are $500.




That will get your flakes and hobo's in and out real quick.

 

[weaselboogie]

" You kinda remind me someone I killed once. "