Ladies, Do you really think this makes a difference?

Has anyone really passed on a piece of ass because of $20 or $50? Originally Posted by drax1

50? Sure. If I only hobbied once per month I wouldn't, but I've been seeing 2-3 providers a week since I started this six months ago. So the better way to ask that question is would I really choose to chop off $8k pre-tax on a $30-40k hobby? Yes.

Can I afford the extra $8k? Sure, but the thing i've learned seeing over 40 providers who ranged from 100/hour FBSM to 300/ hour independents, is that service and quality of experience is not related to price.

Nothing beats the agencies. There are multiple hot GFE providers with good IOP attitudes for 160. The only reason to pay more is you want an AA or caucasian lady, and even then I really have to ask myself if a different skin color was worth an extra 100-150. I usually answer myself with a no.

I don't want to see more clients. My rate is higher than average because I like my comfort zone of only one or two per day that I work (which is nowhere near every day) and I'm still making a very comfortable living, with a ridiculous amount of freedom.

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No, $20 doesn't matter to me or the vast majority of my clients either way. If he's THAT worried about a discount, I'm probably not the lady for him anyway. And I'm fine with that. I'm pretty sure my gents are, too. They don't want me to discount. They want me to be too expensive for many to see, because they want me to be fresh-faced and eager to see them on any given date, not tired/stressed/sore/pissy. So, high rates means I'm always at my best to see them. Other ladies do it differently. This is just the way I do it.

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If I remember right, the only reason I started offering a discount on P411 in the first place is I think there was some sort of incentive at one time, if not now. Whatever that incentive was (if I'm remembering correctly), it must have convinced me and I've just kept it there, because 90% of my clientele ignores it anyway.

Originally Posted by CarolineDavenport

^^^All THIS^^^

I guess I'm a prime example of your point. My rate is $400/hr and I offer a $20 discount for P411 users. Here's my reality:

1) I don't want to see more clients. My rate is higher than average because I like my comfort zone of only one or two per day that I work (which is nowhere near every day) and I'm still making a very comfortable living, with a ridiculous amount of freedom.

2) P411 screening saves ME nothing. I have an assistant. I pay her the same amount whether she has to do newbie screening, or P411/reference screening. There is no incentive for me in offering a discount. The $20/off I offer is simply a courtesy for the guys that like to "pay" for their P411 accounts with the discounts they can get through them.

3) This is the ONLY public discount I offer. I never run specials. I never discount my rate. No, $20 doesn't matter to me or the vast majority of my clients either way. If he's THAT worried about a discount, I'm probably not the lady for him anyway. And I'm fine with that. I'm pretty sure my gents are, too. They don't want me to discount. They want me to be too expensive for many to see, because they want me to be fresh-faced and eager to see them on any given date, not tired/stressed/sore/pissy. So, high rates means I'm always at my best to see them. Other ladies do it differently. This is just the way I do it.

4) If I remember right, the only reason I started offering a discount on P411 in the first place is I think there was some sort of incentive at one time, if not now. Whatever that incentive was (if I'm remembering correctly), it must have convinced me and I've just kept it there, because 90% of my clientele ignores it anyway.


I hope that might have cleared up some questions for you. If not, at least now you understand my "hooker logic." Originally Posted by CarolineDavenport

Has anyone really passed on a piece of ass because of $20 or $50? Originally Posted by drax1

I completely agree with Caroline and yes there are guys on this board that think $50 is a HUGE deal. I used to do a $50 p411 discount and most of the time I still got my listed $300. Regulars usually don't mind paying your normal rate. Plus a lot of guys you see on discounts/specials turn out to be asshats anyways and don't become regulars , they just want cheap p*ssy.

This thread is turning out to be an interesting one.

This thread is turning out to be an interesting one. Originally Posted by Sarunga

Agreed.

I'm still waiting for double coupon day

I'm still waiting for double coupon day Originally Posted by SpiceItUp

Seriously, I have to disagree with the idea that someone taking advantage of a special won't come by at regular price or won't be a great repeat visitor, as I have several fine fellows who started seeing me during a "sale." Some gentlemen want the discount the first time so they can "test" the merchandise, and when they find it a quality product, they are willing to spend more on a regular basis afterward. Just my experience, but perhaps I'm an odd rubber ducky.

Yes, there are the "cheapskates," but don't we all have to be more mindful of our money these days?

A note about providers changing $300-$400/hour so they only have to see one client a day: I applaud them for getting that much, but please bear in mind that a lady asking $200 an hour (as I do) doesn't necessary have to book twice as many appointments. Since I offer reasonable rates for longer encounters, and since the companionship is as important to many gentlemen as the sexual aspect (MORE so to some), most of my friends enjoy multi-hour visits, deliciously lingering dinner dates, Fancy Field Trips, etc. At the end of the week I haven't entertained any more fellows than the higher priced ladies, and I am just delighted by that.

Plus a lot of guys you see on discounts/specials turn out to be asshats anyways and don't become regulars , they just want cheap p*ssy. Originally Posted by Sexy Katrina

This is an attitude you see a lot. Providers offering specials or discounts and then getting pissed when guys take them up on it. There are a lot of providers who will still provide the same level of service, but there are also a lot who think you're scum and will give you a lower level of service.

Ladies, don't offer a special or discount and then bitch when you get takers. They may not become regulars, but they still gave you a big chunk of change for your time.

Better to advertise a rate of $299.95 than offer a $10 discount.

I just wonder about the cancelation fees.

Hookers charge what they charge. I try not to hurt my brain by making sense of it.

Seriously, I have to disagree with the idea that someone taking advantage of a special won't come by at regular price or won't be a great repeat visitor, as I have several fine fellows who started seeing me during a "sale." Some gentlemen want the discount the first time so they can "test" the merchandise, and when they find it a quality product, they are willing to spend more on a regular basis afterward.[/SIZE][/FONT] Originally Posted by Fancyinheels

You are entirely correct.

A note about providers changing $300-$400/hour so they only have to see one client a day: I applaud them for getting that much, but please bear in mind that a lady asking $200 an hour (as I do) doesn't necessary have to book twice as many appointments. Since I offer reasonable rates for longer encounters, and since the companionship is as important to many gentlemen as the sexual aspect
[/SIZE][/FONT] Originally Posted by Fancyinheels

Again, entirely correct. As I said, it's about maximizing the revenue on the clients you do bring through the door.

I'll say again, most providers have too much ego tied up in their pricing and justify it by describing how little they want to work. Live your life by what makes you happy. I would caution though that a couple of the higher priced providers are starting to feel the financial impact that increasing age & weight have. Do you want to lay around the house all day during your peak beauty and health years, or do you want to make enough money now so that you can retire at 30?

I also see a lot of providers have a snobby attitude among themselves when saying they are low volume. Like somehow the providers who are working hard to pay for school or support kids are somehow lesser. You realize that even one client a week is 50 guys a year right? You think that's low volume in relation to what? You don't really think any of us guys buy that low volume description do you? Other providers are not your competition, time is.

You're the only one I've seen even suggest that anyone thinks a $250/hr lady is somehow lesser than a $400/hr lady. None of us think that. The only thing I think is that she has to work harder to make $800-$1000 than I do. Which is true, if you go by hours BCD. I'd argue that the average $250/hr lady does likely make more money than me. That doesn't bother me, and kudos to her for being a go-getter. None of us think that "lower volume" means "I'm better than you." It is just a different business model. I don't get to tell her to raise her rates, any more than you get to tell me to lower mine. You think I should want to retire at 30. That I should work so much that I start to hate what I do just to chase the almighty dollar. I'm sorry, but that's your reality, not mine. I'm comfortable, I'm happy, I make enough money to live exactly as I please. It takes all kinds, love. Stop trying to tell us that we should all fit into YOUR idea of the perfect business model.

Sorry, I know I got off topic, but I really wanted to address those comments because that bothers me. Just because I charge more than someone else doesn't mean I think I'm better. Shame on you for trying to shame me.

The only thing I think is that she has to work harder to make $800-$1000 than I do. Originally Posted by CarolineDavenport

They're not working harder, they're just having more fun. LOL.

If you're business model works for you, that's great. No need to defend it. You'll be arguing until you're blue in the face with the guys who want to tell you how to run your business and your body.

This is an attitude you see a lot. Providers offering specials or discounts and then getting pissed when guys take them up on it. There are a lot of providers who will still provide the same level of service, but there are also a lot who think you're scum and will give you a lower level of service.

Ladies, don't offer a special or discount and then bitch when you get takers. They may not become regulars, but they still gave you a big chunk of change for your time. Originally Posted by BFCjosh

I'm not sure your what's your point BFCJosh. I never said that they get worse service or that I don't appreciate them. If I didn't want them to take me up on my special I wouldn't run it. Maybe others you have seen do this but it doesn't make since to me. Usually when running a review special most providers would try to do there very best .

My point is I think $50 is an acceptable special. To some guys it's nothing to some guys it's enough to go in and try out merchandise. $10 as the OP posted about is not enough incentive. Imo

I hope I cleared that up for you

I'm not sure your what's your point BFCJosh. I never said that they get worse service or that I don't appreciate them. If I didn't want them to take me up on my special I wouldn't run it. Maybe others you have seen do this but it doesn't make since to me. Usually when running a review special most providers would try to do there very best .

My point is I think $50 is an acceptable special. To some guys it's nothing to some guys it's enough to go in and try out merchandise. $10 as the OP posted about is not enough incentive. Imo

I hope I cleared that up for you Originally Posted by Sexy Katrina

My point is don't offer a special and then bitch about the guys who take you up on that special and publicly call them "asshats" because they "don't become regulars."