Discount request email reply

Discount request reply
Hold your price without apologizing.

You don’t need to over-explain. You need a reply that protects scope, timeline, and margins — without sounding emotional.

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Polite / Firm / Contractual
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Next steps included
This is what usually goes wrong:
  • They ask for a discount like your time is negotiable.
  • You worry they’ll leave if you say no.
  • You cut price… then work the same hours.
  • You train clients to push harder next time.
Example
Risk spotted
Client email
“Can you do it for 20% less? Our budget is tight.”
Reply (preview)
FirmPoliteContractual
I understand budget constraints. The quoted price reflects the scope and timeline. If you need to reduce cost, we can either reduce scope or phase the work over milestones. Which option fits best?
Next steps
Option A: Keep scope + priceOption B: Reduce scope / phase delivery

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Copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT
Help me reply to a discount request.
Write 3 versions: Polite, Firm, Contractual.
Must: protect price and offer alternatives (reduce scope or phased delivery).
Add 2 clear next steps.

Client email:
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