Negotiable rates & Discounts

As a client, say you come across a provider who doesn't indicate whether or not her rates are negotiable, and so you ask her: "Do you offer discounts?" or "Are your rates negotiable?"

How would you want her to respond?

What is the most kind, thoughtful, and gentle way she could tell you "no"?

As a provider, if your answer is no, how do you phrase it? Do you jump him because you're offended he had the balls to ask? Do you ignore him completely?

As a client, say you come across a provider who doesn't indicate whether or not her rates are negotiable, and so you ask her: "Do you offer discounts?" or "Are your rates negotiable?"

How would you want her to respond?

What is the most kind, thoughtful, and gentle way she could tell you "no"?

As a provider, if your answer is no, how do you phrase it? Do you jump him because you're offended he had the balls to ask? Do you ignore him completely? Originally Posted by PleasantSurprise

I feel there's enough different price points for the gents to choose from, and they should choose what they can afford and not ask a provider to lower her rates. IMO

I offer discounts and specials depending on the time of the month. I understand that bills get paid in the first week or last week of the month so I usually offer specials then. I'm never offended by any questions asked because I can always say no.

IMHO if you are a prefessional, then your fee is your fee. If it's too high for me I search elsewhere. I feel courtesy discounts might be appropriate for regulars if they stay regulars. I just wish some ladies would price themselves a little more appropriate for their skill/experience level.

As far as responding to someone asking, A polite and pleasant "No, my fee is set." should be sufficient.

what do you ask a provider when their hourly rate is listed at 4 diffrent prices? i have see it at bp for one price eccie another and p411 another (with discount was higher) and the reviews show other rates for the hour and your told over the phone another rate???

ive never ask for a discount but depending on where you look there is diffrent prices...

ive seen weekday prices change for the weekend.

ive seen 160 girls who would knock you socks off that needed to charge 350 and ive seen 350 girls who wasnt worth 150...

i guess you charge what the market will bear... but dont have several prices out there at the same time.

a little bit of somthing is better than a whole lot of nothing.

sorry just rambling.....

I think asking if a provider is offering any specials is very different than asking a provider to lower her rates.

The former is just asking a question to determine if you can in fact afford the price point the provider is at and make a decision accordingly.
The latter, asking a provider to lower her rates or negotiate, tends to assume the hobbyist already knows the providers price point and is trying talk her into a different price point.

Trying to determine a providers current rate makes good sense for the provider and the hobbyist.
Asking for some special treatment by asking to negotiate or asking for a discount from a providers normal rate is tacky and IMHO rude.

If a provider wants to offer a discount/special rate etc for whatever reason, that is up to the provider - IMHO it should not be something negotiated for if the provider isn't willingly offering it unsolicited.

I think asking if a provider is offering any specials is very different than asking a provider to lower her rates.

The former is just asking a question to determine if you can in fact afford the price point the provider is at and make a decision accordingly.
The latter, asking a provider to lower her rates or negotiate, tends to assume the hobbyist already knows the providers price point and is trying talk her into a different price point.

Trying to determine a providers current rate makes good sense for the provider and the hobbyist.
Asking for some special treatment by asking to negotiate or asking for a discount from a providers normal rate is tacky and IMHO rude.

If a provider wants to offer a discount/special rate etc for whatever reason, that is up to the provider - IMHO it should not be something negotiated for if the provider isn't willingly offering it unsolicited. Originally Posted by Bcdrummer

he just said it beter than i did

My response is usually based on his approach and his response after.
Some guys are NOT good at accepting no. If they ask about discounts my answer is "if you're military (retired/active/reserved), p411 or date-check member, 62+ in age or maybe a reviewer the discount is ** off". If he asks are they negotiable my answer is a simple no.


NOW what MIGHT get a nasty response is telling me what you have like you're trying to make an offer to me .... ESPECIALLY when I didn't ask what you had or what your budget was. Don't say "I'd like to spend maybe 1hr with you but all I have is ***" because they're usually lying anyways. I had a guy say he only had 100 to all of a sudden going up to a whole 300 and I asked him "where did the extra 200 come from when you only had 100 just a second ago...not interested in meeting have a good day". If I think you're trying to mess with me in a nutshell you won't be getting a sweet covered in sugar reply.

As a client, say you come across a provider who doesn't indicate whether or not her rates are negotiable, and so you ask her: "Do you offer discounts?" or "Are your rates negotiable?"

How would you want her to respond?

What is the most kind, thoughtful, and gentle way she could tell you "no"?

As a provider, if your answer is no, how do you phrase it? Do you jump him because you're offended he had the balls to ask? Do you ignore him completely? Originally Posted by PleasantSurprise

I think asking if a provider is offering any specials is very different than asking a provider to lower her rates.

The former is just asking a question to determine if you can in fact afford the price point the provider is at and make a decision accordingly.
The latter, asking a provider to lower her rates or negotiate, tends to assume the hobbyist already knows the providers price point and is trying talk her into a different price point.

Trying to determine a providers current rate makes good sense for the provider and the hobbyist.
Asking for some special treatment by asking to negotiate or asking for a discount from a providers normal rate is tacky and IMHO rude.

If a provider wants to offer a discount/special rate etc for whatever reason, that is up to the provider - IMHO it should not be something negotiated for if the provider isn't willingly offering it unsolicited. Originally Posted by Bcdrummer

B.I.N.G.O
Very well said

Outside of looks and location, rates are my third filter in finding a provider. If her rates are higher than I wish to pay I simply pass her by. There are other great ladies that would enjoy spending an hour or two with me at the rates ther believe they are worthy.

All clients whether we have money to spend or not wants to get the best possible deal. But if a provider agrees to entertain a man for a certain amount that is ultimately her call. I can continue my search if I am not willing to pay the requested amount.

They should offer senior citizen discounts. If they don't wheeze .

I feel there's enough different price points for the gents to choose from, and they should choose what they can afford and not ask a provider to lower her rates. IMO Originally Posted by OLindsay

How do you know that a client that presents a low offer has an affordability issue?

How do you know that a client that presents a low offer has an affordability issue? Originally Posted by NoahScape

Why would they ask for a reduced rate or a discount in the first place?

Other than they can .... the other reason could be because sometimes for them it works. Well....a 3rd reason could be to test if you're open to negotiating.

Other than they can .... the other reason could be because sometimes for them it works. Well....a 3rd reason could be to test if you're open to negotiating. Originally Posted by MOCHAakaMOCHA

Well said. Yes, they can, they will, and they Do ask. Why not??,... if we're selling something, why not ask for a discount, if applicable?? Closed mouths dont get fed where I'm from....