I am wondering if clients have problems with paying a deposit to make a date with a SP?
If you do, why?
If you do, why?
Will you pay a deposit
- Thread starter Chantel_Moore
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Well ... as long as commercial terms are being discussed ... how about something like a "six for the price of five" booklet of tickets? If car washes can offer volume discounts, why not SP's?
thats understandable.
I mean, personally I tour, and I dont work in my home city. So if I am booking flights and hotels and having to pay them upfront, then how do you think I would feel if no one showed up.
My regulars don't have to pay a deposit because I have seen them before and I know they are legit.
But I am curious to know, what would be a good compremise to this situation, so BOTH parties don't get shafted?
I mean, personally I tour, and I dont work in my home city. So if I am booking flights and hotels and having to pay them upfront, then how do you think I would feel if no one showed up.
My regulars don't have to pay a deposit because I have seen them before and I know they are legit.
But I am curious to know, what would be a good compremise to this situation, so BOTH parties don't get shafted?
Last time I checked I didn't spit out soap.Dr. Benway said:
What do you mean VOLUME DISCOUNTS?
Do you ever ask for that from your lawyers or doctors?
I honestly never paid a deposit before but some escorts use that method in Canada, and it's even more popular in the US. I understand why you use it because you travel all throughout the country and don't want to waste your time on certain clients if they are only going to cancel.
But a lot of users will be skeptical to pay that 50% deposit fee. Personally whatever works best for you, not only money wise but the overall picture I advise you stick with that.
Ciao,
VT
But a lot of users will be skeptical to pay that 50% deposit fee. Personally whatever works best for you, not only money wise but the overall picture I advise you stick with that.
Ciao,
VT
would a smaller set rate fee of lets say $50 instead of 50% sound better or no?VincenzoTurismo said:
That would be suitable and that would also be an idea that other escorts might adopt as well. Obviously by you coming on here asking for opinions in regards to your site or deposit methods it shows that you could be more legit than most people think. If you use this deposit method there of course will be several people who complain but they will complain a lot less.Chantel_Moore said:
But then again, which ever way you choose to do things its your own business in the end. You just got to make sure that you make the right decisions and you stick with a plan thats best for you.
Ciao,
VT
you dont pay for doctors here so that is irrelevant , but yes, many clients negotiate lower rates even with their lawyers - its the benefit of having only one firm do only your work, the get a steady client and you get a better rate.
btw, you choose to incur extra expenses by travelling, so i think the risk should fall squarely back to you if you choose to operate in this method.
btw, you choose to incur extra expenses by travelling, so i think the risk should fall squarely back to you if you choose to operate in this method.
Do you feel the fee is too high? I see other SP who have website up around the same range?johnsweden said:
Escrow Agent, perhaps?
Actually, this is really interesting. It's very refreshing to have an SP engage in a conversation like this! I also have to tip my hat to you for coming up with a new (well, for me, anyway) acronym: the BFE! (As in, I'll provide the GFE if you provide the BFE.) Very cute!
Ah, but you shouldn't act so shocked at suggestions like "six for five" or payment plans - I mean, you're the one who tabled the issue of non-standard payment methods, so you shouldn't quite so put out when people toss back suggestions in response to yours.
Let's see ... OK, how about some kind of escrow service? I can understand that you're reluctant to shell out major coin for air travel and hotels, but aren't you "on tour" in the first place? Would you "tour" just to see a single client, or are your touring plans committed in advance? Do you make your tours contingent on having enough advance bookings to make them worthwhile? Let's agree that you've got a risk element in these settings.
Similarly, the customer also bears some risk - risk that the SP won't show, that she won't turn out to be the person she held herself out as (note that I'm not saying that this applies to you), risk of being put in a difficult or even (god forbid) dangerous situation.
So, perhaps an escrow agent is called for. Many is the high-price item that trades on eBay and other auction sites where, for a fee, a trusted third party holds the money until both sides advise that the deal has closed - then the agent releases funds to the vendor.
Jeez, this is complicated!
Wolf: "I'm going to eat you!"
Red Riding Hood: "Eat, eat, eat. That's all I hear! Doesn't anybody fuck any more?"
Actually, this is really interesting. It's very refreshing to have an SP engage in a conversation like this! I also have to tip my hat to you for coming up with a new (well, for me, anyway) acronym: the BFE! (As in, I'll provide the GFE if you provide the BFE.) Very cute!
Ah, but you shouldn't act so shocked at suggestions like "six for five" or payment plans - I mean, you're the one who tabled the issue of non-standard payment methods, so you shouldn't quite so put out when people toss back suggestions in response to yours.
Let's see ... OK, how about some kind of escrow service? I can understand that you're reluctant to shell out major coin for air travel and hotels, but aren't you "on tour" in the first place? Would you "tour" just to see a single client, or are your touring plans committed in advance? Do you make your tours contingent on having enough advance bookings to make them worthwhile? Let's agree that you've got a risk element in these settings.
Similarly, the customer also bears some risk - risk that the SP won't show, that she won't turn out to be the person she held herself out as (note that I'm not saying that this applies to you), risk of being put in a difficult or even (god forbid) dangerous situation.
So, perhaps an escrow agent is called for. Many is the high-price item that trades on eBay and other auction sites where, for a fee, a trusted third party holds the money until both sides advise that the deal has closed - then the agent releases funds to the vendor.
Jeez, this is complicated!
Wolf: "I'm going to eat you!"
Red Riding Hood: "Eat, eat, eat. That's all I hear! Doesn't anybody fuck any more?"
I will, now, take that into consideration. I have updated the site to reflect that.bbking said:
Thanks
MUAH
Re: Escrow Agent, perhaps?
Thanks for your suggestion, but I have (personaly) decided on a simpler method. Since I have chatted with a few here today, the deposit is an option and my website reflects that.
I can on here (https://terb.cc) to get real feedback on your end of the spectrum. I feel that most of the requests and responces have been quite informative.
thank you guys.
so the question is, after filling the requests of easier booking formats like emailing me instead of filling out forms and not REQUIRED to pay a deposit, who here will be more interested now to book an appointment?
Thanks for your suggestion, but I have (personaly) decided on a simpler method. Since I have chatted with a few here today, the deposit is an option and my website reflects that.
I can on here (https://terb.cc) to get real feedback on your end of the spectrum. I feel that most of the requests and responces have been quite informative.
thank you guys.
so the question is, after filling the requests of easier booking formats like emailing me instead of filling out forms and not REQUIRED to pay a deposit, who here will be more interested now to book an appointment?
Futures?
How about selling "futures" -- like pork belly futures or advance ticket sales used to be on the airlines?
For example, if I book with you for December 5, it could be 65 oer cent to your price. I should have the right to sell my booking. Closer to the time, someone may pay more.
In October, it could be up to 75 per cent.
A last-minute booking should be 150 per cent.
Just a thought. I once traded in barley futures . . .
How about selling "futures" -- like pork belly futures or advance ticket sales used to be on the airlines?
For example, if I book with you for December 5, it could be 65 oer cent to your price. I should have the right to sell my booking. Closer to the time, someone may pay more.
In October, it could be up to 75 per cent.
A last-minute booking should be 150 per cent.
Just a thought. I once traded in barley futures . . .
Chantel, after doing that, you might've added many more clients. It's good to see that you can take advice from hobbying veterans.
Trust me, we appreciate it. I wish your trip here a big success.
BTW, are those green eyes real? If so, WOW!!!
Trust me, we appreciate it. I wish your trip here a big success.
BTW, are those green eyes real? If so, WOW!!!
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BigGuy26
Your pics look really good Chantel, but I think with your deposit option you are probably going to get your regular clientele and not too many new ones when you travel.
Most of us here want to make an appointment in the very near future, and there are already many wonderful SP's in the Toronto area to chose from, who don't require deposits. Plus, there is the chance of the bait & switch or no shows - it happens quite often, just read terb daily. Also, what additional services does the customer receive? Discounts for paying a deposit, a refund if you are having an off day? This business is not built around deposits.
Most of us here want to make an appointment in the very near future, and there are already many wonderful SP's in the Toronto area to chose from, who don't require deposits. Plus, there is the chance of the bait & switch or no shows - it happens quite often, just read terb daily. Also, what additional services does the customer receive? Discounts for paying a deposit, a refund if you are having an off day? This business is not built around deposits.
Yah they are......Ill tell my parents you say thankskwong_1978 said:Chantel, after doing that, you might've added many more clients. It's good to see that you can take advice from hobbying veterans.
Trust me, we appreciate it. I wish your trip here a big success.
