the worth of a thing is what it will bring

the worth of a thing is what it will bring

Regardless of any other indicators of value, the real worth of an item or service is ultimately only determined by what someone is willing to pay for it. A: "I can't believe they'd only give me $100 for this painting. I know it's worth at least $1,000!" B: "Well, the worth of a thing is what it will bring." When you're trying to determine how much to charge clients, always start out at the high end and then work your way down. The worth of a thing is what it will bring, after all, and some people won't think twice if you give them a more expensive quote.

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worth of a thing is what it will bring

Prov. A thing is worth whatever someone will pay for it. Ellen: I'm thinking about selling my grandmother's silver tea set. What do you suppose it's worth? Fred: The worth of a thing is what it will bring.

See also: bring, of, thing, what, will, worth

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