Bulk massage package discounts?

no guarantee that when you pay in advance you will get what the provider promises.

anyone who does this and gets scammed has absolutely NO right to bitch or put up an alert knowing this. this is common sense. anyone who gives money in advance cannot complain if the girl decides she wants out of the business or just forgets or just doesn't care to hold up her end of the deal.

Thanks for the input everyone-- like I said, a regular made the suggestion and I think for him, this was a matter of convenience, almost like a monthly donation as we know and trust each other and see each other weekly. With regards to fearing the possibility of a cash grab and dash, I completely understand the sentiments expressed by the gentleman above-- I would NEVER suggest giving any provider you do not already know and trust a large prepayment because it is a sad reality that some people will not hold up their end of the bargain. However, I am an incall-only provider with a little over a year and a half of experience and all positive reviews so hopefully that will support my reputation as a trustworthy individual. Obviously I would have a record system worked out and in place for bulk service clients, just wondering if anyone has actually participated in this kind of discounting on either side of the deal and how they liked the rate discount If you know and trust your provider, are you willing to pay her upfront for services you KNOW you will end up receiving on your own time, and if so would 1, 2, or 3 free sessions for your generous pre-donation be appealing? Just wondering if the majority of people will balk at seeing rates listed in bulk or if they will see value in upfront payment. Thanks again all! Xx

I did this once in the past. It didn't work out. It seemed to change our relationship.
It seemed as if I was no longer treated as a paying customer. She gladly accepted the money up front, but towards the end of the month when she needed cash, I was no longer a priority.

It is a nice idea, but it didn't work out for me.

Buy a lot/early and get some free/later is a gimmick every industry uses, plain and simple. As an example: Do you really think you aren't paying for those 10 free firecrackers when you buy one, or that service contract you pre-paid for on a computer? the seller is hoping to get your money earlier so they have capital before the sale, gain interest on the "free money" then most people forget or don't use all they bought, that's why companies haven't abandoned gift cards. And as stated here, at times sellers lose interest once the money is already in the bank.
The best proven reward marketing strategy, give them something unexpected. If you have a regular, give them an unexpected gratis/discounted session after they showed up for a regular session. No keeping track, no hard feelings, you are doing something nice, it is well remembered, appreciated and creates loyalty.

Buy a lot/early and get some free/later is a gimmick every industry uses, plain and simple. As an example: Do you really think you aren't paying for those 10 free firecrackers when you buy one, or that service contract you pre-paid for on a computer? the seller is hoping to get your money earlier so they have capital before the sale, gain interest on the "free money" then most people forget or don't use all they bought, that's why companies haven't abandoned gift cards. And as stated here, at times sellers lose interest once the money is already in the bank.
The best proven reward marketing strategy, give them something unexpected. If you have a regular, give them an unexpected gratis/discounted session after they showed up for a regular session. No keeping track, no hard feelings, you are doing something nice, it is well remembered, appreciated and creates loyalty. Originally Posted by Ghosting

+1 .... Very Good advice. Gimmicks always come across as hmmm ... Gimmicky or hurting for business which of course reduces urgency to buy. Adding a competitive option to the menu without upselling might work.

Hmmm... I guess I don't understand why someone wouldn't want something for free if they were ready and willing to pay for the session in the first place. My goal is not to entice more new clients to come see me, it's more of a thank you for wanting to come see me so often I am happy to volunteer discounts to regulars and have done so on occasion for certain clients, but I'm not trying to be "gimmicky" or upsell, it was just a question of convenience for them not to have to stop at the ATM every time they are headed to see me and strapped for time. I thought if they are wanting to give me a large sum of money upfront, I am grateful for the trust and interest and would reward them in return. I am in no way hurting for business and trying to score a quick buck off anyone, just thought maybe it would help out a few clients. Thank you for the input!

What about splitting the cost? Let's say the guy gets 4 massages for the price of 3. He can give you half on the first massage and the other half on the 4th. This involves mutual trust. The guy paying a higher price for the first visit but then you'll have to trust that he'll come back for the 4th.

Spoken like a true seller, whether you're trying or not, it is a gimmick and one that works very well to the sellers advantage. With a " buy and prepay then get some free", you get your money up front, which is an advantage to you. People are not worried about saving that extra 5 min at the atm, they want a discount for being a repeat client. Any business is more than happy to take money for services before they are rendered, just as you are. Look at it this way, you are giving the same thing away, it can just presented differently and therefore the "feeling" about the seller is different. It's how you want to be perceived I guess, as sam's club or a macy's. Both very good company's, but with different marketing strategies and different public perception. It makes no difference to me, just stating facts.
Please take no offense, I use gimmick sales tactics in some of my business', they work, but they are what they are.

Hmmm... I guess I don't understand why someone wouldn't want something for free if they were ready and willing to pay for the session in the first place. My goal is not to entice more new clients to come see me, it's more of a thank you for wanting to come see me so often I am happy to volunteer discounts to regulars and have done so on occasion for certain clients, but I'm not trying to be "gimmicky" or upsell, it was just a question of convenience for them not to have to stop at the ATM every time they are headed to see me and strapped for time. I thought if they are wanting to give me a large sum of money upfront, I am grateful for the trust and interest and would reward them in return. I am in no way hurting for business and trying to score a quick buck off anyone, just thought maybe it would help out a few clients. Thank you for the input! Originally Posted by bentley_watson

There was no implication that you personally upsell. My point was that most intelligent people realize that nothing "Publicly Advertised" in life as being offered for free is actually "Free" and when they see the word it screams "Gimmick" in order to increase biz.

You didn't just ask for a general opinion about a topic. You posted your specific rates. By posting your rates etc.. in Coed "for opinions" you have clearly and effectively just advertised. You do realize this, right?

If you're simply offering as you just stated "Free Xtra" sessions to your already existing clients as a "Thank You" then why not just simply give them the sessions? Obviously they would appreciate it. No outside input from potential clients required to know this. What is the point behind posting "for opinions"?

There is nothing wrong with finding new clever ways to increase biz but call it what it is. The reason these gents have excess money to blow on escorts is because they already know a thing or two about sales, gimmicks and tricks. They wrote the book.

I wasn't going to respond to this because its been talked and discussed a hundred times before in other cities but...

Ms. Watson excepted, it won't work...usually. Many times in the past this has been tried and it ends up the hobbyist posts a thread stating the lady now won't return his phone calls, has disappeared, has moved, has retired, changed name, etc., etc., etc. Then all the gents get on and call the hobbyist every name under the sun for putting money up front, trusting the lady, thinking with the wrong head, blah, blah, blah... You never know what is going to happen in the future and there are no guarantees or promises that either party will fulfill their end of the bargain and most of us on here are here on the sly anyway.

The best idea seems to be give them something unexpected. I had a regular lady friend do this with me on occasion and it was very appreciated.

I remember that......never got your kiss didja?
But then you are the one who moved to Dallas, a year later!
How is DFW treating you?

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No sir it wasn't me... But i will never forget that debacle....

And I am back in Austin now Gentleman.

There was no implication that you personally upsell. My point was that most intelligent people realize that nothing "Publicly Advertised" in life as being offered for free is actually "Free" and when they see the word it screams "Gimmick" in order to increase biz.

You didn't just ask for a general opinion about a topic. You posted your specific rates. By posting your rates etc.. in Coed "for opinions" you have clearly and effectively just advertised. You do realize this, right?

If you're simply offering as you just stated "Free Xtra" sessions to your already existing clients as a "Thank You" then why not simply give them the sessions and be done with it? Obviously they would appreciate it. No outside input from potential clients required to know this. What is the point behind posting "for opinions"?

There is nothing wrong with finding new clever ways to increase biz but call it what it is. The reason these gents have excess money to blow on escorts is because they already know a thing or two about sales, gimmicks and tricks. They wrote the book. Originally Posted by Codybeast

Wow, someone is grumpy today.
I never really thought of the post as an advertisement... I only thought to post the variety of rates so you could see just how much 3, 5, or 7 of my sessions in bulk could run (300-700 / 540-980 / 540-1260 / 750-1750) without having to actually write out the math out for anyone considering the value of 1, 2, or 3 free sessions as I posed in my original question. THIS WAS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ADVERTISEMENT!! I was asking if there was value seen in getting to spend an additional x number of x length sessions with me as a benefit of prepaying, which obviously you do not. As I explained, MY CLIENT inquired about whether I offer discounted rates if he paid in bulk in advance. I said I don't. He suggested I look into and that I probably had a lot of clients that would be interested so I decided to ask the general public for their input in the forum that looked as closely related to my topic as possible; it didn't seem like an ad, jokes, or a warning to me so where else would it have gone?

You guys are being hard on her! I think this is a legitimate question, when I was toying with the idea of the SAME topic a couple of months ago (ultimately decided not to) I contacted a provider via PM to ask her advice... I had NEVER met or spoken to this provider, but she seemed honest and knowledgeable from the boards, so I asked! She responded in a geniune manner... You guys make me scared to say anything! This is in Co-Ed and she's asking for guys AND girls opinion, how the hell is it not relevant?

Bentley, I don't see any harm in the thread you have started. Some see it as a threAD, others don't. You asked for opinions on something you wanted to do. I thought these forums were for open and honest exchanges of information. Only for some folks, I guess.
I wouldn't have any problem paying upfront to several providers who have been here a long time and who I am familiar with. In the past, that has caused problems for a few gents who got fuked (without any sex involved)!
I think the comment by Codybeast was good: Just surprise the clients whom you wish to reward by giving them a free or discounted session when they show up. Making sure that they know this is not necessarily a regular or ongoing thing. Simply a sincere thank you for your business! No records to keep, no one to get pissed cause you couldn't make an appt. or anything......

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