Yes
reviewboi said:
even at todays prices, it does not take 20 dollars in gas to go from toronto to whitby and back... but still .... makes it sound like she is saving the guys money, when she says 20 for gas, 150 for room (what ever the cost of a room is) and an hours drive... well doesn't take an hour to get toronto.. but again needless to say, as for saving money for the guys, well if you are in toronto, and the guys does not make the effort to go see her. by traveling to toronto... well does that mean in toronto she only does outcalls?? cause if she does incalls while in toronto, then she is not saving the guy money for a hotel... and considering that the hotels here in durham are half the price of toronto, she could charge the same price as toronto ( which is still high) and pay out half the moeny to the hotel, so save 75 bucks, and even if she does pay 20 in gas, she is still saving 50 bucks than if she was in toronto.
and to charge an extra 20-30 dollars for last minute callers .. wow that is just bad. spur of the moment shopping brings in millions of extra money that the stores would not of gotten... i am NOT comparing her to a store.... it is NOT meant like that ...
anyways my 2 cents.
*laugh* You know... I honestly give up. Can't win either way... people who are going to book-will and those who don't, won't-plain and simple. I realize your not sabotaging my thread and only trying to be helpful, adding insight where it’s assumed I haven't given thought....
But with all honestly, I shouldn't have to justify or explain my donations... Perhaps some would take this offensively... I in the other hand, attempted to break it down-to show I'm genuine and NOT here trying to make anything more then someone who's providing a service to another would expect. People have always said... don't defend something if its not worth defending. I don't think this thread or insight is regarding just my donations in general... more of a chance to put me in the lime light-which for the most and much to my suprise.... has been negative or an under tone not welcoming my anticipated journey.... which is a shame for those who don't know me.
Now...You may not being comparing me to a store..... but I am!!! When you go to Holt Renfrew, the price is not questioned-nor bargained. Sale items give people the incentive that they are receiving the same product, for less. I am left to assume like many who shop there, the value in the product speaks for itself. Do I personally shop there? Absolutely not! I personally can't justify the money in my mind.... which in some ways relates to this. Do I scrutinize people who do? Absolutely not....however I'm a sales type girl, everyone LOVES bargains and really- not because I can't "afford" regular price but I'd much rather pay less and get the same quality item then paying full price.
Bottom line- if you can't justify the amounts... your comments and 2 cents are always welcomed, however that’s a personal decision for you to make. My incentive, for my donations- is simple. With prebookings, I get a rough idea of the turn out... when going elsewhere- where the out of pocket expense is on me, its important that I at least break even and would be worth my while to utilize my time while being there.
Seems fair?
Now... lets say I have a ton of people calling last minute, assuming I'm with a client- who’s going to be answering the phone to secure an appointment? That’s when, IF I’m able to arrange someone to take the phones- the $20 comes into play. This wouldn't be going to me personally... but to pay for the expense of someone taking over the phones and making sure YOU as the client are able to see me. Bottom line. My services are all inclusive. I don't need to hustle people and instead of understanding the logic behind it- its much easier to tear it apart.
Back to the pricing....you are suggesting I charge 250 an hour? Or, granted I obviously can't figure my way out of a paper bag- lets fathom Brampton is the same distance from Toronto as Whitby.... $300 plus hotel???? OUTCALL???? Now common, that to me sounds unreasonable
With gas near a dollar a litre... I think rough range $20 for gas is an approximate guess. If anyone wants to give me the KM... figure out based on the average litre per gallon- then I'd be happy to listen. As I said, I'm a woman of detail and seem you are as well. This is great!
