Negotiating Rates

[erotic_exotica]

I have a quick question for all the sp's (only) Do you allow your potential clients to negotiate your rates? If not how does that make you feel? If so how low is reasonable and do you offer student, seniors, first timers ect. dicounts?

I ask only because when I first started in the biz I was told not to allow negotiations or discounts unless it's a regular. And that leads me to another question. What make a regular? How much money he's spent on you?? How often he comes to see you? Some of my clients think that they are automatically considered a regular by there second appointment and there for feel I should give them a discount. I'm not sure if I like that. What is common practice in this case?

 

[SexyBoy]

I have a quick question for all the sp's (only) Do you allow your potential clients to negotiate your rates? If not how does that make you feel? If so how low is reasonable and do you offer student, seniors, first timers ect. dicounts?

I ask only because when I first started in the biz I was told not to allow negotiations or discounts unless it's a regular. And that leads me to another question. What make a regular? How much money he's spent on you?? How often he comes to see you? Some of my clients think that they are automatically considered a regular by there second appointment and there for feel I should give them a discount. I'm not sure if I like that. What is common practice in this case?

Are you going to let another SP tell you how to run your business? You are in competetion...

There are some SP's that would never change their rates.

There are some SP's that change their rates all of the time.

There are some SP's that tell another SP one thing and do another.

I wouldn't have too many rate changes.

If I wanted to be a regular with a SP and she wasn't interested I would move on to one that was.

SP's give discounts or think I am asking for discounts all of the time.

What ever happened to the day where everything was priced lol. You want the bra to come off that is 20 bucks lol.

It works the other way around also. A regular might want to tip more. I like a lower price and sometimes I pay more then her initial asking price. It just depends on my budget.

He might want to take you out for supper and just pay for the meal. Then take you for fun and pay full price for that.

I dislike paying the full rate when I am paying for supper.

Bottom line if we are asking for a differant price it is because we get it.

I am not in Van City I am not trying to get a deal out of you. I have no motivation for telling you this.

Unless some girls in my city are reading.

 

[Krustee]

I have a quick question for all the sp's (only) ?

Are you going to let another SP tell you how to run your business? You are in competetion...

There are some SP's that would never change their rates.

There are some SP's that change their rates all of the time.

There are some SP's that tell another SP one thing and do another.

I don't have too many rate changes.

I give discounts or think I am asking for discounts all of the time.

What ever happened to the days where I priced everything? lol. You want the bra to come off that is 20 bucks lol.

It works the other way around also. My regular might want to tip more. He likes a lower price and sometimes I make him pay more then the initial asking price. It just depends on his budget.

He might want to take me out for supper and just pay for the meal. Then take me for fun and pay full price for that.

I like him paying the full rate and paying for supper.

Bottom line if we are asking for a differant price it is because we get it.

I am not in Van City or I would be trying to out-deal you. I have no reservations telling you this.

Unless some girls in my city are reading.

Wow, I never knew?


SexyBoy?

 

[Dakota_edm]

Now, now boys!

Sweety it is all to your own choice.My opinion...Your new and a lot of guys will try and get it way cheaper...Stick with the prices..If they like or love you the will pay and with that they will return many i repeat many times...at that point make as much of a deal that you wish...

 

[BS Detector]

Wow, I never knew?

Nice eyes, nice smile, arms too hairy.
Sorry but after all, it IS a review board

 

[SexyBoy]

Alright alright I deserved that.

I was just trying to help and give her honest information.

 

[Commando]

What constitutes a "regular"? once a month? 2X month? once a month over a year? I have been seeing my SP about once every two weeks or so and I consider that to be regular. It's been about 3-4 months now.

Should I be asking for a stamp card?

 

[Jodie]

I have a quick question for all the sp's (only) Do you allow your potential clients to negotiate your rates? If not how does that make you feel? If so how low is reasonable and do you offer student, seniors, first timers ect. dicounts?

Never. Okay, that's a lie. I did it once and only once, back when I was a newbie, and the outcome was such that I now tend to feel very uncomfortable when a potential client even begins the negotiation dialogue. I charge a rate that I feel good about receiving in exchange for sharing myself in a very intimate way. A client's age, status, etc. is completely irrelevant. My rates are neither the highest nor the lowest in the city. If someone cannot afford my rates, or feels I do not offer good value for the money, I encourage them to seek services from someone whose rate is within their desired price range. I do not offer discounts to entice first-timers; I would prefer instead to reward my regular clients for their loyalty.

And that leads me to another question. What make a regular? How much money he's spent on you?? How often he comes to see you? Some of my clients think that they are automatically considered a regular by there second appointment and there for feel I should give them a discount. I'm not sure if I like that. What is common practice in this case?

Defining a "regular" is very difficult. I have clients whom I only see a couple of times per year, but each and every time they find themselves in Vancouver, they contact me. If a client has travelled from far away, or if he comes to Vancouver exclusively for the purpose of visiting me, I might consider him to be a regular even if he only visits once per year. In general, I probably wouldn't consider someone to be a regular until at least the third visit. That said, it all depends on the client, on his individual circumstances, and even on the type and duration of the sessions he books.

In regard to offering discounts to regulars, there's no hard and fast rule. You have to do whatever feels right for you. None of my regulars ask for discounts, nor do I believe they expect them (if someone did ask, I would politely refuse). Instead, I offer them concessions or rewards, on occasion, as a way to show my appreciation. This could consist of a reduced rate for a longer session (i.e. do a four-hour dinner date but only charge for the two hours private time), staying for extra time above and beyond what was booked, paying for our dinner, bringing some wine, preparing a meal for a regular incall visitor, etc. They key is that the initiative is mine - it is my way of thanking clients who have been very kind to me - so I feel good about doing it instead of feeling compromised or cheated.

Hope that helps.

 

[SexyBoy]

In regard to offering discounts to regulars, there's no hard and fast rule. You have to do whatever feels right for you. None of my regulars ask for discounts, nor do I believe they expect them (if someone did ask, I would politely refuse). Instead, I offer them concessions or rewards, on occasion, as a way to show my appreciation. This could consist of a reduced rate for a longer session (i.e. do a four-hour dinner date but only charge for the two hours private time), staying for extra time above and beyond what was booked, paying for our dinner, bringing some wine, preparing a meal for a regular incall visitor, etc. They key is that the initiative is mine - it is my way of thanking clients who have been very kind to me - so I feel good about doing it instead of feeling compromised or cheated.

Hope that helps.

My kind of lady.

 

[Krustee]

They key is that the initiative is mine - it is my way of thanking clients who have been very kind to me - so I feel good about doing it instead of feeling compromised or cheated.

Hope that helps.

What about a bartering agreement?

If I give you bareback DATY will you give me a discount rate?

I'm really good I promise!

 

[JFF009]

I know I am not supposed to be offering an opinion but I can't keep quiet when I have something to say...so get over it.
As a fairly new but quite active consumer I would say set a fair price based on what you offer and what the market permits. I would suggest offering different sessions at different rates. I see some of the ladies do this and it works because not everyone is interested in the same thing. After you set your fair price then service is what will make you succeed, not price. Provide a great service and you will be successful...no question. I think the ladies that are happiest and most successful in this industry are those who build a reputation of being great service providers and people will pay fair value for that service. Most of the us will pay more than we would like if the service is worth it.

 

[bonanzabob]

negotiating fees is bad form.

I never negotiate with SP's. I pay the rate without question, and tip if the service is exceptional.

What kind of service should a customer expect when he has just ground a couple of green's off the posted rate? Substandard.

 

[wpgguy]

What kind of service should a customer expect when he has just ground a couple of green's off the posted rate? Substandard.

Exactly, if the posted rate is too high just take a pass and see someone else.

Now car salesman on the other hand............ When the deal is made I'm sure their happy to see my ass headed out the door.

 

[Euro_SZabina]

Wow, I never knew?


SexyBoy?

You are funny

No fence sexy boy I like you all horniez

 

[Babylon]

I personally find negotiating rates or services is in extremely poor taste.
The exchange of funds is still a really uncomfortable moment for me so when somebody makes it worse by trying to get a deal, then chances are I will not see them again. I never upsell and always put 110% into every session so I expect the same ettiquette from my clients.

 

[Paula]

I personally find negotiating rates or services is in extremely poor taste.
The exchange of funds is still a really uncomfortable moment for me so when somebody makes it worse by trying to get a deal, then chances are I will not see them again. I never upsell and always put 110% into every session so I expect the same ettiquette from my clients.

I absolutely agree... I don't think I've priced myself out of the market and provide a consistently high level of service which I think make my hourly rates good value for money. I always find myself offended when someone emails me with the 'I have $40 what can I get?' request.

Violet is right, the money exchange is awkward at the best of times and having someone trying to haggle like they're in a Turkish market makes it very uncomfortable indeed... chances are they will make it onto my 'never again' list.

 

[bcneil]

I am not sure what I do counts as negotiating or haggling?

For example, a lady will post on CL, all she will put is her 1hr fs/gfe rate.
Is it wrong to call to find out her 1/2 rate, or her rate for something other than fs?

Sometimes you see someone you find very attractive, but don't want FS.
Some sp's list other services, almost like a menu.
Is it wrong to ask if they don't?

 

[SexyBoy]

Hey if I was gay and I joined the army

It was 5:00 in the morning at the U.S. Marine boot camp, well below freezing, and the soldiers were asleep in their barracks.

The drill sergeant walks in and bellows, "This is an inspection! I wanna see you's all formed up outside butt naked NOW!"

So, the soldier's quickly jumped out of bed, naked and shivering, and ran outside to form up in their three ranks.

The sarge walked out and yells, "Close up the ranks, conserve your body heat!" So they close in slightly...

The captain comes along with his swagger stick.

He goes to the first soldier and whacks him right across the chest with it. "DID THAT HURT?" he yells.

"No, Sir!" came the reply.

"Why not?"

"Because I'm a U.S. Marine, Sir!"

The captain is impressed, and walks on to the next man.

He takes the stick and whacks the soldier right across the rear.

"Did THAT hurt?"

"No, Sir!"

"Why not?"

"Because I'm a U.S. Marine, Sir!"

Still extremely impressed, the captain walks to the third guy, and sees he has an enormous erection. Naturally, he gave his target a huge WHACK with the swagger stick.

"Did THAT hurt?"

"No, Sir!"

"Why not?"

"Because it belongs to the guy behind me, Sir!"

 

[erotic_exotica]

humm....well.....sexyboy that was informitive, I think you've answered all my questions. lol

 

[SexyBoy]

As for Sexyboys comments about us being "competition", that's where you're looking at it the wrong way, I don't consider other SP's as being competitiors, we're all different, we all look different, we all appeal to a vast array of different people, we all have different personailites and we all offer different services and unless you look exactly like me, offer the exact same services I do etc. etc. then you are my competition, but since that is inplausible, you are not.

What on earth was I thinking. Thanks for clearing it up for me.



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