Is it ever appropriate for a client to ask for a discount?

This comment from a provider in another thread today caught my eye:

Its one thing for a regular to ask for a break on a session cuz they just don't have it for some reason, but when we've never met that doesn't fly.

My initial thought was to address it in that thread, but I think it deserves is own.

I'd change the meaning and rephrase it thusly: It's one thing for a provider to offer a break on a session because the client doesn't have it (or any other reason she feels is adequate), but it's never okay for a client to ask for one.

What's the general feeling on that?I'd certainly never ask a provider I hadn't seen. The only way I could see myself asking is if I were a regular, or had at least seen her a few times. If I were hurting in both the loins and the wallet, I might tell her how much I could bring and ask if she'd consider reduced time period or a reduced activities list, or both. I've been tempted to do that a time or two lately, but can't even make myself take that plunge.

Asking for a discount seems rather crass, and it would certainly seem to run the risk getting you on the DNS list of someone you might want to see again.

This comment from a provider in another thread today caught my eye:

Its one thing for a regular to ask for a break on a session cuz they just don't have it for some reason, but when we've never met that doesn't fly.

My initial thought was to address it in that thread, but I think it deserves is own.

I'd change the meaning and rephrase it thusly: It's one thing for a provider to offer a break on a session because the client doesn't have it (or any other reason she feels is adequate), but it's never okay for a client to ask for one.

What's the general feeling on that?I'd certainly never ask a provider I hadn't seen. The only way I could see myself asking is if I were a regular, or had at least seen her a few times. If I were hurting in both the loins and the wallet, I might tell her how much I could bring and ask if she'd consider reduced time period or a reduced activities list, or both. I've been tempted to do that a time or two lately, but can't even make myself take that plunge.

Asking for a discount seems rather crass, and it would certainly seem to run the risk getting you on the DNS list of someone you might want to see again. Originally Posted by Sir Lancehernot

I agree 100%......I would never ask a provider for a discount period. If I cannot afford it then search for a provider with a lower donation fee to meet your budget or wait for a particular provider you want to see to run a special.

Another haggler thread? Maybe we should keep PrettyFuckingMarvelous around.

People are free to negotiate, try to negotiate, or pay retail. It really depends on the parties involved, and their circumstances. Some will and some won't. The only deal you can't beat is the one you didn't see.

Which was all very generic. If I want a deal, I'll usually wait for a special, or if I'm feeling frisky I'll just ask on the front end, at which time the lady in question is free to say fuck off, or use some even more abrasive language. Don't ask me how I know that. This is even easier: IF you want to haggle, seal the deal first, don't haggle "in situ" lest you be bashed in a cheap ass short donation asshole haggler thread.

That caught my eye as well, glad you separated it out.
From my dealings negotiating in this trade is uncouth when the gentleman is looking for a friend. If the lady caught your eye then look at the current listed rate or current special. If you can't swing the fee then it's not meant to be.
Not all hope is lost though; there are alternatives that have panned out in the past.
Example is an ISO describing the item of lust with your price point. Maybe she will see it and consider the price fair and work with...or perhaps something that slipped through your initial gaze will pop up.

Or... Save until you have enough

No.

If she advertised a discount, I'm asking for one. If she texts, PMs or e mails me a discount, I will take it.

I don't haggle on first dates in the US though. It's culturally unacceptable to many here. In the rest of the world not haggling means you are spineless.

The culture in the US is actually quite unique.

Since I said this maybe I should clarify?

If i have been seeing somebody consistently like once a week for a couple months, I'll generally offer to take my hourly down to like 150 instead of 200.
Or if its some one I've seen a few times who just doesn't have all of it I'll usually work with them.

However only my good clients get these privileges. The assholes and guys who have to make sure I've earned every penny don't get any breaks. It's always good to keep your escort happy

Since I said this maybe I should clarify?

If i have been seeing somebody consistently like once a week for a couple months, I'll generally offer to take my hourly down to like 150 instead of 200.
Or if its some one I've seen a few times who just doesn't have all of it I'll usually work with them.

However only my good clients get these privileges. The assholes and guys who have to make sure I've earned every penny don't get any breaks. It's always good to keep your escort happy Originally Posted by MaddieMonroe

Well said.

Since I said this maybe I should clarify?

If i have been seeing somebody consistently like once a week for a couple months, I'll generally offer to take my hourly down to like 150 instead of 200.
Or if its some one I've seen a few times who just doesn't have all of it I'll usually work with them.

However only my good clients get these privileges. The assholes and guys who have to make sure I've earned every penny don't get any breaks. It's always good to keep your escort happy Originally Posted by MaddieMonroe

What you do is up to you, but for a guy just to come out and ask for a discount for whatever his rationale is, is very uncouth and the provider will in all likelihood put him on her DNS list and spread the word to other providers.

Or she'll bow down at the sight of his massive purple tipped love spear, exquisite good looks and manliness and let him have her! Happens all the time. PrettyFuckingMarvelous has told us so! See,he's still around, anybody wanna kick the can a little more.

That was comedy, people. We all know there is no sex in the champagne room and no gentleman ever asked for discount because his never asking for discount gentleman card would get revoked. And that would be awful. I still say it's up to the people involved, and a hard line one way or the other might cost you some good lonely pussy with a bill to pay or a solid knock in the balls. Either way, nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Screw it...I typed up something deep and meaningful but that stupid ass animation above the reply box keeps distracting me. I hate it.

People (both men and women) get so bent out of shape about asking for discounts, or specials, or whatever you want to call it.
Well at least they do out here on the public boards.

If I've seen an ad for a provider in the past for a certain rate I have no problem getting screened, describing the session, and asking what rate she expects and if she's still honoring that rate in the ad.
I'm not saying I would if the ad is 3 years old but sure if it's something reasonable.
Either she is or she isn't. Why is that such a big damn deal? If her reply is that she's not honoring that rate and gives me a rate I'm not comfortable with then I will politely tell her that rate is out of my comfort zone and I'll look for future specials that I'm more comfortable with. The ball is now in her court and she can watch the door hit me in the ass or she can offer somethign in my range. It's up to her!

A $250 provider offering a $180 session "off the record" just might find a new regular. I'm pretty sure this just might have happened once or twice...maybe even to me!

Even if I don't see an ad and the rate is higher than my range I'll just describe my session and ask her rate and leave it up to her. If she says something like $300 then I will let her know that's not in my range but thanks for taking the time to screen me and listening to my session ideas. If she wants to offer something else she can, otherwise I'll simply vanish.
I would never say anything like I have $150 you can take it or leave it.

And for the record the rate I'm comfortable with has absolutely nothing with my bank account...there are a ton of factors that go into what rate I'm willing to pay. That might make for a good topic on a new thread.

Or she'll bow down at the sight of his massive purple tipped love spear, exquisite good looks and manliness and let him have her! Happens all the time. PrettyFuckingMarvelous has told us so! See,he's still around, anybody wanna kick the can a little more.

That was comedy, people. We all know there is no sex in the champagne room and no gentleman ever asked for discount because his never asking for discount gentleman card would get revoked. And that would be awful. I still say it's up to the people involved, and a hard line one way or the other might cost you some good lonely pussy with a bill to pay or a solid knock in the balls. Either way, nothing ventured, nothing gained! Originally Posted by phildo

It's not massive. I was accusers of being handsome again recently.... Sorry. I do get to have her, but that's part of the deal. I keep my end of said deal everytime; i usually tip, and I usually leave a thank you note. And I said I was leaving tomorrow.

Your phony outrage bit is a bit played out, dont you think?

hey pfmtony...are you going for a posts per minute record or something???

There is a record? I'm competitive.

Would I ask for a discount for a regular service? Hell no.

Would I mention my desire for a different price if I wanted something not listed, sure. This isnt a flea market; I dont take discounts in my line of work either.