Is this a fair rate for proof reading?

[Bonnynorton1]

My upgrade report for Mphil/PhD is ready. It's been gone through with a fine toothcomb by my supervisors and I, but I'd like someone with a fresh eye to double check section numbering, references, punctuation etc.

I asked a friend if he could do it. He has a translation agency, teaches academic writing and has a post graduate degree in the same field. I did say it wasn't a favour and I didn't want mates rates. So, he has quoted £800 for £15,000 words. That sounds a lot to me as there is no editing or re writing involved. Or am I being a cheap skate?

explain more, worstof?! Do you mean Rick Gates?

slate.com/technology/2018/02/paul-manafort-couldnt-convert-pdfs-to-word-documents.html

hahaha!

That's madness! I paid £500 for proof read of 80,000 words.

Ok, you risked sounding chippy, and you sounded....chippy hmm

Haha When you chat on the internet you don't know your audience so best be polite. People took their time and read your post and gave advice (for free )

I got my PhD at a world leading uni 20 years ago and am a HoD, at somewhere you would probably look down your nose at, but hey, who uses reference managers?...Loads of people (but shhh I HATE them, due to reasons stated by geek)
My suggestion? Do your own proof reading!