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In my industry (photography) it is standard practice to charge a production fee/mark up on things purchased for the shoot, hired etc. But it is clearly outlined in the budget as such.
I wouldn’t dream of charging a client more than they would pay themselves for something like kit rental but if I have negotiated a discount with my supplier, I choose whether I pass that on to the client or not.
The production fee is to cover the time spent booking, waiting for deliveries, returns, changes to kit lists etc. I’m happy for a client to do it themselves if the budget is tight, but it’s always extra work for me in the end.
Key thing for me is that it is listed as a line item not hidden away.
That said, I know who I’ve been siding with for the last three pages of ‘debate’.