Xbox 360 modification...problem..pricing.

[Max_Kreeger]

Hey guys,

I have ran into a dilemma. A person from school wants me to modify their 360. They want the following mods:

Xbox 360:
-Paint Job
-Window (Plexi glass)
-LED Strips inside x 2
-ROL LED swap

Xbox 360 controllers (He wants two done)
-Paint job
-ROL LED swap

I don't know how much to charge him...anyone got any suggestions ?

Thank you
Max

[thirtyeight190]

it depends, if you want to get as much as you can out of it, start high and move down from there.

if hes ur REAL friend, i would say maybe 15 for each painted controller
and 40 for the xbox

this is a rough estimate, work with him for a better price

[Max_Kreeger]

I just want to know what the max profit is. Since it is a friend I'm trying to keep it below $80AUD but so far just a sheet of plexi-glass is costing $60 so I don't know how that's going to work out...

[thirtyeight190]

u can try to get a window kit for cheaper, or just be real with him and say "its gonna cost u"

also, try going for a cheaper plexiglass
i know that home depot has different sheet sizes and material types like shatter resistant/proof or glass like

[Max_Kreeger]

Where can I get those window kits, they sound good and my home depot is dodgy. They only have have ONE size, barely any stock and the only plexi-glass which is off any quality and that you can actually see through costs $60

[thirtyeight190]

one of the many places they can be found for around $20 USD

http://www.extreme-mods.com/X-Ray-Window-Kit-p/xb360-x-ray.htm

[Max_Kreeger]

Kk cheers. I'll ask the engineering department in my school to see if they can give me any. How much would you charge for those mods. Considering the person is a complete stranger ?

[thirtyeight190]

it depends, if you want to get as much as you can out of it, start high and move down from there.

if hes ur REAL friend, i would say maybe 15 for each painted controller
and 40 for the xbox

this is a rough estimate, work with him for a better price

since hes a stranger say like 25 for each controller and 50 for the xbox

[Max_Kreeger]

Is that including materials ? Coz an xbox and two controllers is about 2 spray cans (I put a few coats on), so around $26 for paint, $16 for LED strips and at the moment $60 for plexi-glass...*sigh* I'm just going to have to tell the guy it'll cost more. Thanks again man, you've been really helpful

Max

[redrider]

WHAT!!!!!!$60 FOR PLEXI!!!! dude at the home depot where i live i got a 9x8 sheet for under $3 and the guy even cut it to size for me for free! and don't buy that window kit...its a piece of  lol.

[Max_Kreeger]

Yeah the sheet was a good 40x100 cm. But they didn't have any other sizes. I'll go back this Sat and ask if they can cut to size.