SHOULD I CHARGE FRIEND OF A FRIEND ?

[CHenry]

Loaned a transmission jack to a friend once over the weekend.

Later found out he rented it to another guy.

I gave a buddy some stuff I had in my shop when he helped me move that he said he could use.
He sold it all.

 

[Catt57]

Loaned a transmission jack to a friend once over the weekend.

Later found out he rented it to another guy.

What an @sshole.

If I borrow something, it is not mine to lend, loan, or lease out. You have to talk to the owner just like I did.

 

[carready]

My friends and friends of friends usually pay in beer or bourbon. Repairs, transfers, whatever. Some throw cash at me every now and then. Kinda just depends on the job.

 

[dennishoddy]

I help friends install triggers, build AR's, and simple gun work. Nothing stays overnight, and I have them do the work while looking over their shoulder. Sometimes its just the fear of the unknown that prevents some from venturing into repairing a gun. Having all the tools helps too.

 

[adamsredlines]

Friends don't ask friends for discounts or freebies from their business or livelihood. If it's not your income that's up to you.

I see this alot and while I kinda understand where you're coming from, I generally disagree with the sentiment. I personally think friends should be willing to help eachother...and if you're really good at something thats generally what you get paid for in life.
There is a big difference in knowing who your friends are, and who people you know are. I'm not saying everything should be free or discounted to your friends, but when I read that I always see it as "I'm unwilling to be helpful as a friend unless I'm being paid for it"

(Puts flame suit on)

 

[skyhawk1]

I see this alot and while I kinda understand where you're coming from, I generally disagree with the sentiment. I personally think friends should be willing to help eachother...and if you're really good at something thats generally what you get paid for in life.
There is a big difference in knowing who your friends are, and who people you know are. I'm not saying everything should be free or discounted to your friends, but when I read that I always see it as "I'm unwilling to be helpful as a friend unless I'm being paid for it"

(Puts flame suit on)

So if your friend is a baker he/she should give you your bread for free?? Or if he/she is an OB they should deliver your baby for free??

 

[Catt57]

I see this alot and while I kinda understand where you're coming from, I generally disagree with the sentiment. I personally think friends should be willing to help eachother...and if you're really good at something thats generally what you get paid for in life.
There is a big difference in knowing who your friends are, and who people you know are. I'm not saying everything should be free or discounted to your friends, but when I read that I always see it as "I'm unwilling to be helpful as a friend unless I'm being paid for it"

(Puts flame suit on)

I think it has a lot to do with the particular friend and circumstances. I have 1 friend that is like a brother and we help each other out all the time. I have another that while he's a great guy, is also a bit of a mooch, and you gotta put limits on that.

 

[adamsredlines]

So if your friend is a baker he/she should give you your bread for free?? Or if he/she is an OB they should deliver your baby for free??

I dont recall saying that at all.
I see people post this all the time. I believe there is very strong and reasonable middle ground where the statements like you made appear to be very absolute. If I am good friends with a person and say get a flat and call that buddy for help for whatever reason. By what you said if he is a mechanic he should serve me a bill. I call BS to that.

It also seems that many times, the people who say stuff like that are also the ones who publically ask for help with things and I would think/hope that someone would be able to help their friend without serving them a bill.
It's all circumstance, but the statement always seems absolute in my opinion.

 

[adamsredlines]

Maybe theres a misinterpretation here on my part, and a difference between "asking for" and "recieving" said help in whatever form it comes.

 

[Mad Professor]

Maybe theres a misinterpretation here on my part, and a difference between "asking for" and "recieving" said help in whatever form it comes.

There is also a difference between “asking for” and “expecting”.

I have a friend in the heat/air business. He has serviced my units for years and it is difficult for me to get him to give me a bill or take money. So when I see he is interested in something gun related, I usually find a way to give it to him. I’ve ordered him a holster, given him a NIB gun as a loan to shoot and now I won’t take it back.