You are probably entitled to ask how much the part will be for the engineer to supply it. Take into consideration that the engineer HAS to buy it from his/her supplier. His/her supplier will have their mark up for various reasons. Everyone has to make a living so even if you find the part online for a little cheaper it doesnt mean thats the price for everyone. The online store probably doesnt have overheads for a building, work van and traveling etc.
I am sure most would happily tell you how much the parts will cost and give you a price breakdown. Thats not an issue, i think expecting to "challenge" the price because you have found it a little cheaper is the wrong thing to do, particularly if youre expecting it to change the price they have charged.
In my line of work i get to see a massive variation in prices for parts. Some supplies want £150 for a certain PCB whereas others want £450. Its the exact same part, the only difference is the mark up.
If you dont mind me asking, what do you do for a living? lets say you work at the local pub and you charge £3 per pint, you might have a weatherspoons down the road that charges £1.95 for the same drink. Does that mean you should reduce your cost? or is it just down to the % profit you look to make. Its the same difference.
Although i do fully understand what you are asking, i think its just been seen in the wrong way.
I am sure most would happily tell you how much the parts will cost and give you a price breakdown. Thats not an issue, i think expecting to "challenge" the price because you have found it a little cheaper is the wrong thing to do, particularly if youre expecting it to change the price they have charged.
In my line of work i get to see a massive variation in prices for parts. Some supplies want £150 for a certain PCB whereas others want £450. Its the exact same part, the only difference is the mark up.
If you dont mind me asking, what do you do for a living? lets say you work at the local pub and you charge £3 per pint, you might have a weatherspoons down the road that charges £1.95 for the same drink. Does that mean you should reduce your cost? or is it just down to the % profit you look to make. Its the same difference.
Although i do fully understand what you are asking, i think its just been seen in the wrong way.