The extra premium (in
money, time, or pain) you pay when you approach a mechanic, tradesperson, or service provider with an emergency, unrealistic deadline, or unprepared project. Usually applied to
people who bought a cheap project (boat, RV,
car) and now want it fixed yesterday.
“He wanted the whole 1986
boat done this week with no inspection? That’s automatic Ball Smack Tax.”
“I quoted him normal rates… then he
said ‘this week’ — Ball Smack Tax activated.”