Price

[Gai Jin]

I have to admit that I am very sensitive to price. So when I look at the price structure for most of the agencies and providers, they make no sense to me. For example, look at the prices for this particular agency - and I am using them only for illustrative purposes:
30 minutes - $140
45 minutes - $160
60 minutes - $180
90 minutes - $285
120 minutes- $340

If you analyze the price structure it means the following:
First 30 minutes - $140
Second 30 minutes - $40
Third 30 minutes - $105
Fourth 30 minutes - $55

I was wondering if anyone else had thoughts about the bizarre marginal price structure that exists. As well, I also wonder how the independent providers are able to generally have higher prices, even though I would assume there is a greater risk associated with them, as in having little or no recourse for a particularly bad experience. With an agency, you might have some chance of redress at least.

Or am I the only person who really cares about price?

 

[Peyton Anders]

While I can't speak for all independents or on behalf of agencies, I will try and explain my thoughts on pricing structure:

Personally, I find booking clients in half hour slots is more inconvenience than hour long spots. Not to say I don't enjoy seeing people for only 30 minutes, but I do prefer longer visits. My higher half hour price is more so used as an incentive to book the hour long slot. Same idea with 90 mins vs 120 mins, it just keeps a lady's schedule tidy and easier to manage (in my opinion).

As for agency vs independent: I don't think you can associate 'higher risk' with independent ladies persay. Any incall location (agency or personal condo, even with a business license) is not technically legal in British Columbia. The police could choose to 'crash' a well known agency just as easily as they could bust an independent incall. In the real world, most law enforcement don't bother as agencies and private incalls (barring public complaints) are a much better altenatives to the street and strolls which pose significant dangers and risks to ladies and their gentlemen clients.

I charge the same rate as most agencies in town, however higher rates of independents usually are only because they want to charge what market value dictates. If you only want to see 3-4 clients a week and you have 50+ requests, a small increase in rate generally helps to filter out the serious patrons from the casual inquires. Also, an independent must cover her own costs in advertising, incall maintanence, supplies, etc where as an agency uses the fees from the ladies for this.

Hope that all makes sense! I'm typing on my phone so many apologies if something got messed up.

 

[steverino]

I prefer half hour appointments at times but do find that the pricing structure tends to move me to an hour because of the far lower marginal cost of the second 30 minutes. If you are willing to pay $140/half then it seems hard not to purchase another half hour for only $40. Peyton made a clear case for her and what seems to be the standard notion of offering rates that make the longer session more attractive. I thnk Gai Jin found an anomaly in that every price structure I have seen makes additioinal time less costly on a per minute basis. I see the logic in encouraging longer sessions and it really reflects a typical discount for larger quantity (in this case quantity being time) purchases.

 

[StunninglySexyCC]

I prefer half hour appointments at times but do find that the pricing structure tends to move me to an hour because of the far lower marginal cost of the second 30 minutes. If you are willing to pay $140/half then it seems hard not to purchase another half hour for only $40. Peyton made a clear case for her and what seems to be the standard notion of offering rates that make the longer session more attractive. I thnk Gai Jin found an anomaly in that every price structure I have seen makes additioinal time less costly on a per minute basis. I see the logic in encouraging longer sessions and it really reflects a typical discount for larger quantity (in this case quantity being time) purchases.

Interesting conversation. Here are my thoughts based on my experience as an independent sp:

1.) In order to provide a 1st-Class QUALITY experience for the client (which in my view is ESSENTIAL), it takes me just as much time to prepare myself for a half hour appointment as it does for a 3 hour appointment. To look good, smell good, taste good and be appealing to a client takes time. Based on this, after some time in the biz, I elected to no longer offer 1/2 hour appointments and instead focus on providing a longer, quality experience. Most of my clients seem quite understanding and are willing to pay for an hour or more of my time. They feel less rushed, more relaxed and better able to fully enjoy their time with me. Indeed, most vastly prefer the longer time period over a 1/2 "quickie".

That said, I can clearly see the need for some sp's to provide the 1/2 appointment for clients who are constrained by time, costs or other factors.

2.) Unlike sp's working for a company, an independent bears all the costs and risks associated with their profession. These costs can be substantial especially when considering the costs associated with maintaining a attractive upscale location, advertising/marketing, security, medical coverage, clothing, liquor, toys and other entertainment essentials, transportation costs for local travel and travel to other cities and countries; to say nothing about taxes!

3.) I have quite an upscale site where I provide my incall companionship service. It's expensive to own and maintain. Again another reason for my cost structure.

All of these things said, I try to be consistent and REASONABLE in my donation fees: 200 donation for 1 hr.; 300 for 1.5, 400 for 2, etc. with some additional special services at 75/service. This makes it simple for the client to understand and accept or reject. In the end, it' all about the QUALITY OF SERVICE and fair remuneration for the quality service provided.

Best,
CC

 

[Summer-Love]

Well put, Peyton!
Couldn't have said it better myself.

I can also say that many escorts (such as myself) also prefer longer calls as they don't feel quite as rushed and they truly give you more of a chance to establish a good connection and more fully understand the person you're with. Not to say that there's anything wrong with shorter dates, as they can be fun little introductory meetings, but I find longer calls to be more intimate and enjoyable for both parties. In saying this, you can see that there's not only incentive for you to book longer sessions by decreasing the price on a per minute basis, but there's incentive for the lady to do so because that way we get to more fully enjoy our time with you as well!

Summer xx

 

[D12]

I have no problem with the rates but for me I like a sp who offer a 30 min session it's a good way to meet a new girl and see if there is attraction chemistry and all that. Like I say I have no prob with 200 or 250 a hour with a girl I know and like but I don't think I could see a sp at that rate if I have never seen her. This is my opinion on this and mean no disrespect to the SP's

 

[sweetnsexychickadee]

I like to see my clients for longer periods of time. However I have clients that also rather see me twice a week for 15 minutes. Others like once a week for half hour. Now and then there are the 2 hour calls. I have heart issues so the shorter calls work better for me. I have had a few new clients that flew out of my place but mostly we hang for awhile and chat and the return of $$ for unused time is something I do. I am an independent worker, I do not have a company pimping and demanding payment. My overhead is low, middle class and comfy. If I am unable to work a day because of my heart I do not have to worry about being fired.
My rates are comparable to the other independents that don't overcharge clients at rates the agencies do.
When someone new comes along I suggest a half hour and that way if we are not a good fit then it hasn't cost the fella huge.
What irritates me to no end is the guys that get in touch with me and think that my time is worth less than other SPs. Hence I wrote the last line in my Saturday Night Special review that as well all age are we worth less, on par or more? Largely if you are happy with your SP then he/she is worth what you pay or you don't return anyway.

 

[marihg]

There is space for something like special price for first time. Once you met a new girl next times prices would be regular. Or something like booking 1hr and giving back money if the time was shorter or paying extra if things are going amazing. I hadn't had problems with the prices but just last weekend I was with a new girl, it was a bad experience, no chemistry and I already had paid for the hour

 

[Summer-Love]

90 minutes with Summer is jussssssssssst perfect for this guy!

Awwww nanaimoguy you're so sweet!
Can't wait to see you again!! Hope all is well in your world.

Summer xoxoxo

 

[marihg]

Haha actually I've been trying to see her, 2 Saturdays ago it didn't work and this last Saturday I was waiting for her email to tell me if she would be available and nothing so I decided to go somewhere else. Big mistake

 

[Summer-Love]

Haha actually I've been trying to see her, 2 Saturdays ago it didn't work and this last Saturday I was waiting for her email to tell me if she would be available and nothing so I decided to go somewhere else. Big mistake

Oh my gosh I'm so sorry!!
Either the email didn't go through or it somehow got lost in the mix!!
Unfortunately I'm not available any more weekends in June but I very much hope to see you soon! Again my sincerest apologies, I use my phone for email mostly so sometimes things get mixed up

You know where to contact me!!

Summer xx

 

[betazero]

its all hit and miss sometimes...I've been to all 3 major SP's(seduction,vips and cce)in the area and had many different experiences.Some good some bad...ones good I see again and again and others although few I have walked out in the middle of a session.I remember the good most so they get repeat business.I figure if I walk out they get the point and maybe the next client would get a better experience,just not from me.Actually been seeing some from BP and getting same results..but I do avoid the ones I see that get really bad reviews on here or look like bad news.Have to thank perb for the ability to see what I maybe getting into before I make a mistake and thanks to all for the heads up before I go in blindly.Saved me alot of headache and money