I know where your coming from on the people cringing at the prices.. BUT.. since being on this forum, which has not been all that long, and doing an extensive amount of reading on here as well, I have learned that people will actually pay higher prices if they know they are getting the BEST job. I have also taken on the attitude that "this is what i charge because this is what i am worth". After doing a few jobs, with pic's to show your work people are alot more proned to pay your prices.
I have been laughed at many times when quoting prices, but i just say, thanks and have a nice day.
The people that have seen my work have no problem paying my prices..