Every once in a while an article comes a along that so many clients could really benefit from reading. Los Angeles Wedding DJ Elegant Event Entertainment writer Jason gives a good perspective on what exactly goes into pricing an LA Wedding DJ, and even some insight into the “cost” of hiring $250 Craigslist Wedding DJ as related to an article on Loud DJs. I highly recommend a read of this Los Angeles Wedding DJ article. Also, take a look at the photo of the “non-professional” DJ, it gave us all here a good laugh.
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DJ Pricing: An Eloquent Break-Down by A Los Angeles Wedding DJ
Cheap DJs: Why You Get What You Pay For
Every other week I get a call from a client desperate for a DJ because their scheduled cheap DJ has canceled, sometimes even the day of the event. I always ask how much their DJ was going to charge and generally this is a number below $300. The fact is, you get what you pay for when hiring a DJ. Real, professional DJ’s cannot survive off $300 or less per event, period. These bargain DJ’s are likely not career disc jockeys, with low quality equipment and very little professional experience. Professional DJ’s come with a higher price tag, certainly, but along with that comes a level of service that is of high value. When we book with a client, we are bound by a contract to perform on your scheduled date. If we get sick, we have understudies, if our equipment fails, we have backups. These are things that the “bargain DJ’s” can’t provide. So if you see a price that looks too good to be true, ask the DJ these questions:
- Is my event date guaranteed by a contract?
- Do you carry insurance?
- Do you have references?
The above are basic items which professional disc jockey’s will certainly have. I hope this helps guide anyone looking to hire a DJ!
