Grandfathered rates

[waterloodude]

Curious on some of the practices around grandfathered rates by SPs out there. I realize this is going to vary by provider. I think I've only used the grandfathered rate a few times when it was offered directly to me and when the rate changed after a prebook but before the appointment. In general I'm not sure how to broach the subject since I don't want to appear to be haggling or it may factor into me actually booking at the time (sometimes I try to stay within my budget). On to the questions.

Is there a number of bookings you require prior to grandfathering a past client?
How recently would you need to see a client before grandfathering them at the old rate?
Generally how long do you grandfather a client?
Feelings on inquiries to determine if someone qualifies for a grandfathered rate?

 

[tombrady12]

'Is there a grandfathered rate that I qualify for, based on my seeing you on/around xx-xx-xxxx?' Puts the ball in her court to answer any of the questions that you've posed here.

 

[lenny2]

Do you have to show proof of being a grandfather to qualify ;

 

[blackjackshelac]

I think it means if you and your grandfather saw the same SP, separately or together you get a grandfathered rate...thats what i think it means..

 

[lenny2]

I think it means if you and your grandfather saw the same SP, separately or together you get a grandfathered rate...thats what i think it means..

I wonder what the great, great, great, etc, grandfather rate would be, going back to 1902 or even 1566?

Does that mean the SP must be a vampire?

 

[kherg007]

Had that issue once with a lady who had a 'visit me by xxxxx date" and lock in the current rate. Then she sort of dropped out (stopped advertising) for about 3-4 months, then came back with a new rate...I inquired whether the old rate still applied to those of us who visited by that date, and she was a bit evasive and then shirty...I was just trying to clarify but maybe she thought I was negotiating (definitely not) but it left a not too great taste - thus too many other lovelies to harbour any ill will and just wished her the very best as she was good to me.

 

[TFZL1]

I think it might be hard to get ladies to comment on this, as they might not want to let clients know they have a grandfathered rate.
But I also would like to know, how long or how frequent a client do I have to be to maintain the old rate.
There are a few ladies that gave me better than advertised rate, but others who won't discount no matter what.
I guess I'll just have to confirm when booking.