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As any of the ladies who have seen me know, I am the last one to haggle over price. But it's a buyer's market for everything out there these days. In my business, I have both long-time clients and prospective new ones asking me to "review" pricing on a daily basis.
Certainly there's no comparison between the service that you ladies provide and the one I do. Especially since my average billing is about $7000, vs. $200 or so. Personally, I just don't get the point of whining about $20 one way or the other, but some people will always try to take advantage of a situation if they see there's a way to get more, for less...
I guess what I'm saying is that you ladies should be prepared for this in the months to come, and "practice" a gentle rebuke. Getting "offended" will serve no purpose. Learning how to handle hagglers is important in any sort of business, and yours is no exception. Perhaps laughing it off, reinforcing the "special" service that's about to take place will be enough...
If this recession carries on for a long period of time, I suspect that there will be price adjustments in all industries... Business will rather have "some" business, rather than "no" business....
Certainly there's no comparison between the service that you ladies provide and the one I do. Especially since my average billing is about $7000, vs. $200 or so. Personally, I just don't get the point of whining about $20 one way or the other, but some people will always try to take advantage of a situation if they see there's a way to get more, for less...
I guess what I'm saying is that you ladies should be prepared for this in the months to come, and "practice" a gentle rebuke. Getting "offended" will serve no purpose. Learning how to handle hagglers is important in any sort of business, and yours is no exception. Perhaps laughing it off, reinforcing the "special" service that's about to take place will be enough...
If this recession carries on for a long period of time, I suspect that there will be price adjustments in all industries... Business will rather have "some" business, rather than "no" business....
Stoo said:
I totally understand what you mean and I should of clarified when I said I was offended....I can make light of pretty much any situation thatmakes me uncomfortable to avoid any awkwardness but what offended me wasn't that he was wanting a cheaper rate it was that when I politely told him I have a set rate so on and so forth, he became rude and went on and on about how he gets a cheaper from another girl. Thats when I told him to call her then.
Thanks for everyone letting me vent though, I truly needed to espress some much need frustration with having a week off!!!
Totally agree with the OP's thread. I've been using both MP and FSP's for nearing 20 years now, granted not in this area, but have never asked for a rebate. I hate when people try to haggle my prices down so why would I do the same to them. In my opinion they are as valuable a service if not more so then my own
I can imagine that these situations must be really awkward, to say the least. At least when my customers try to haggle, it's likely over the phone, or by email, and we generally have our clothes on!Jolee said:
Maybe you girls could start a "frequent-flyer" type of loyalty programme... Pay for five, get the sixth at half price or something. The client gets a bit of a break and you get a regular client in an industry that's presumably filled with "one-go" guys...
amber-jade said:i love this line
'' i'm a student, and don't have a lot of money, can i get a discount ?''
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LOL. I *HATE* that. If that's the case, they should see Jess after dark, she has a student discount with ID.
Haggling on posted rates is simply not cool. It has little to do with the recession. If the rate is $.5 HR and tips requested, I could see where the tip portion is negotiable, but not the flat rate.toughb said:Recession? Who would have thought?...
If you a tight on money, why the hell are you spending it on this. This is a luxury item and not a necessarity.
Getting off my soap box, now.
lol
I actually have something like that. Along with accepting all major CCs and a in house VIP financing plan. The discussion goes to posted rates, I assume that we are talking regular one hr maybe two hr sessions.
Where my rate becomes negotiable is for travel and overnight companion.
I have noticed an influx on the amount of first time callers asking for discounts.
I have noticed on CL a drop in major market areas. 15 min rates even lol
I think your going to see price wars in some markets if economy tanks some more.
Of course if you’re a regular then you already know membership has it’s privileges.
Stoo said:
I actually have something like that. Along with accepting all major CCs and a in house VIP financing plan. The discussion goes to posted rates, I assume that we are talking regular one hr maybe two hr sessions.
Where my rate becomes negotiable is for travel and overnight companion.
I have noticed an influx on the amount of first time callers asking for discounts.
I have noticed on CL a drop in major market areas. 15 min rates even lol
I think your going to see price wars in some markets if economy tanks some more.
Of course if you’re a regular then you already know membership has it’s privileges.
Time to invest in some velcro shoes! Are you serious? 15 minutes? They must be catering to the 16 year-old market!Tiffany_69 said:
I have actually thought of doing this, especially when you do see someone a few times, its nice to let them know you appeciate that you the two of you have formed a relationship.Stoo said:
How abouts tho would one go abouts doing this I thought, a little stamp or punch card? Some cant keep that with them due to personal and family reasons. I dont keep any records to respect the privacy of the gentlemen I see, once you leave as does your information I got from you.
The only I could think of was you get password, easy to remember and thats all i have to keep record of.
Any thoughts??
How about HICKIES! Somewhere good. If a married guy is seeing you, odds are the Missus isn't going anywhere near "there" anyway! Plus, it's like adding a limited time offer on the reward programme. If he's isn't back before the first one is gone, no prize!Jolee said:
Oooo... Better not name names! I guess that's how you get so good at "conversation" eh?Jolee said:
let the prices fall where they may. There has been little inflation in the SP prices over the years and actually when I lived in KW in the late 80's it would cost over $200 to get a girl up from Hamilton since there were no services in KW. I know I paid that many times. By the way I am a student now and wondering if there were any student discounts. I even have a student ID
