Quote Validity Period
The quote validity period is how long your quoted price stays fixed.
Every quote should state how long the price holds — commonly 14, 30, or 90 days. After the period expires, you may reprice to reflect changed costs. A validity period protects you from being held to stale prices and creates healthy urgency for the buyer to decide.
Example
A quote states 'prices valid for 30 days from the quote date' — after that, materials are repriced.
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Frequently asked questions
What happens if the customer accepts after the validity period?
You are not obliged to honour the old price. You can reissue the quote at current prices — or honour it as goodwill, but that is your choice, not an obligation.
How long should a quote stay valid?
Long enough for the buyer's decision process, short enough to protect you from cost changes. Thirty days suits most services; volatile material costs may justify 14 days.
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