Hidden Fees vs Transparent Pricing
Saboteur Assumption
“Sticker price is the real price.” Hidden fees inflate cost and slow completion.
Architect Evidence
- Fee inventory: what to ask for in writing.
- SLA implications: slow feedback increases extension risk.
- Payment plan penalties.
Bard Narrative
One student paid less upfront but doubled costs with penalties. Another paid a fair price and finished quickly.
Action Plan
- Demand a full fee list. 2) Lock in turnaround SLAs. 3) Avoid penalty‑prone providers.
Early CTA
- Budget analysis → /blog/cpp41419-budget-real-estate-courses-under-1000
Related Links
- Which provider delivers value → /blog/which-cpp41419-provider-delivers-real-value
- The vanishing price tag → /blog/the-vanishing-price-tag