Moral check?

[saracelica]

Getting new siding on our house. Guy comes over gives estimate. Me and husband chatting with him. Estimator guy says "you related to (my husband father)" yes we say. I then said do we get a discount?
Figured it be never hurts to ask.

Get the official estimate and they took $500 off. I was like woohoo! Husband says I can't believe you asked for a discount?! Fine give me the $500 then.

Was I wrong to ask for a discount?

 

[PeterNSteinmetz]

The contractor said, “Next time I’m being more specific in my quotes about removing a single 4” slab...not three.” But he stuck with the quote he submitted.

That’s quite honorable of the contractor. I think I would ask him if he is actually underwater on the deal and at least offer to cover costs if needed. But that would depend on how the contractor came across.