No Southern Manners from 'Belle' in Lafayette

Negotiating a price is never offensive to me. I have clients that ask for discounts everyday, does not bother me and I do not skimp on service. i decided I cannot control what others do, so I am not offended when asked for a discount. I can only control my repsonse which is "No." Very simple for me.

This lady is obviously very disorganized, a price structure should be solid or she will get negotiation requests.

I negotiate prices with people all the time, just smart business IMHO, I never have bartered rates with providers, but I have with plumbers, computer people, mechanics, lawyers, roofers, caterers, limo services, etc. etc. etc. Even when I did not get the discount no one has ever skimped on service due to my asking for a reduction.

You women make very good money, apply for some jobs in the market place and see how often you find one paying you $1000 per day or more. Nothing wrong with making good money and being paid a fair price for your services, but to request others to not barter just seems like an unreasonable request to me, as I know I cannot control what others do, that simple for me.

I would never see this lady, too disorganized and cockiness i snot attractive to me. Shwe needs to remeber "I am the customer" not her. But some men like that and I do not judge, have fun and play safe!

The word you're looking for is "haggling," not "bartering."

I do have a job "in the marketplace," thanks. And no one haggles with me about my paycheck there, soooo...

I mean, do whatcha wanna; I can only speak for what I see going on. And from what I can tell, most providers do not appreciate haggling--this is not the French Market, and you're not shopping for a couch on Craigslist. Our rates are what they are for a reason: that's what we have determined our work (including all the preparation, the costs involved, etc.) is worth. So as a general rule, I would say it's not advisable. "Negotiating" (see: asking her to lower her rate, which isn't really a collectively advantageous compromise) in effect implies that she is not worth the amount of money that she has determined she needs in order to maintain the level of service she offers.

Now, some ladies may not mind this. Maybe their rates are ballpark figures, or the "ideal" rate they're shooting for but not really expecting to get every time. And that's cool for them. But I think it's probably best to err on the side of caution and assume that's not the case, and that her rates are firm.

This girl in particular? *All* of her pictures are stolen. Now that we know that, I don't see why anyone should bother contacting her anyway. This isn't about "cockiness," it's about false advertising and what sounds like a really shady operation.

AMEN ANNIE!! Btw, love the web site, very informative, straight forward and honest. Kudos. I hope the next time I am in NOLA our schedules can work out.

AMEN ANNIE!! Btw, love the web site, very informative, straight forward and honest. Kudos. I hope the next time I am in NOLA our schedules can work out. Originally Posted by Acadcox

I'd love to! And thanks for the compliment--I am inordinately proud of that simple little website, so flattery will get you everywhere, lol.

Our rates are what they are for a reason: that's what we have determined our work (including all the preparation, the costs involved, etc.) is worth.

"Negotiating" ...implies that she is not worth the amount of money that she has determined she needs in order to maintain the level of service she offers. Originally Posted by Annie Calhoun

I guess the old axiom of 'charging what the market will bear' doesn't apply on Planet Hooker.

Go to a restaurant on a slow night (typically Tuesday), or before the rush begins – discount.
Go to a movie before prime time – discount.
Check into a hotel during the slow season – discount.
Buy a television ad at 3 am – discount.

And the list goes on and on.

But ask a hooker to budge on her fees and you'll see the wrath of a woman scorned....

But you run your business the way you see fit.

Have a nice day.

Yes you are correct "haggle" is thwe word not "barter." Thx

Stavin, it seems you understand my point. I sometimes find it amazing when making the amount of money these ladies make they bitch to the clients how we should act to benefit their pocket book. I wish I could convince my market to listen to me and act how I want it to, lol.

To me, it is very simple, I can allow my clients that attmept to haggle irritate me, upset me, frustrate me, or I can just let roll off my shoulder and please my market instead of requesting them to act a certain way.

I think my work is worth $1000 per hour, unfortunately, the marketplace disagrees with my assessment and if I charged that much I would be broke. I try to practice not moaning to my clientele about how they act, I just appreciate that they picked me over my competition, just me.

And we do haggle with our employers, at the interview when you decide what your willing to be paid, that is called haggling. It happens in all places at all times, I just suggest not letting it bother you, that's all.

I guess the old axiom of 'charging what the market will bear' doesn't apply on Planet Hooker. Originally Posted by stavinChain

Well, I guess selecting the option you can afford doesn't apply on Planet Entitled. Look, I can't afford a Lexus, but I don't get angry at Lexus because they won't lower the price to 15k. If someone is charging a certain rate, and it's working for her, then HER market will apparently bear it.

But ask a hooker to budge on her fees and you'll see the wrath of a woman scorned....

But you run your business the way you see fit. Originally Posted by stavinChain

No one here is being wrathful or unreasonable. I'm not trying to insult or criticize you, I was just offering some general advice for contacting a provider for the first time.

And there are tons of goods and services you don't get automatic discounts for, with set prices that one generally does not attempt to negotiate. I do not haggle with my doctor, my hairstylist, my massage therapist, my dance instructor, or...well, pretty much any personal service I pay for that is provided by another human being.

And this isn't a case of a cheaper show because it's a matinee, or a cheaper ad because it airs at 3am when no one's watching. Those are variables that make the product itself less desirable, and therefor harder to sell, so the price is lowered as an incentive. What is the variable here? One customer who wants a lower rate? There's no outside factor that's making business more difficult for the provider, and she is apparently happy with the business she has, or she would be motivated to lower her rates as an incentive to attract customers with lower budgets. The situations aren't analogous.

This is the case of a set rate, and the customer asking that it be lowered for him, whereas your example of matinee prices and off-season hotel rates are examples of special prices chosen and set by the business. The key here is that the business decides whether the price is working out or not, and they adjust it accordingly. And providers do that ALL THE TIME when they offer specials.

Which gives me an idea: if you are interested in a provider whose rates are out of your price range, maybe send a polite note inquiring whether she ever does specials. If so, ask when she'll be running her next one. If she's amenable to lowering her rates for clients, then she'll probably offer to do so at this point. If not, well, at least you know if she ever does, and when she'll do so next. At worst, you got the information you need; at best, you get a special price just for you. And all without any wrath

To me, it is very simple, I can allow my clients that attmept to haggle irritate me, upset me, frustrate me, or I can just let roll off my shoulder and please my market instead of requesting them to act a certain way. Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

But there is a third option: politely informing potential clients that your rates are firm. And that's what a lot of providers do.

But there is a third option: politely informing potential clients that your rates are firm. And that's what a lot of providers do. Originally Posted by Annie Calhoun

Yes a lot of ladies have firm rates. But the problem is that so many ladies do negotiate. Thus, guys are conditioned to negotiate. This is especially true if guys started hobbying with SW's, dancers and, or, AMPS. Everything is negotiated at those places.

Look, I understand both sides. Almost all of my clients try to haggle with what I charge. No biggie, thats just business. I also understand where the ladies are coming from too. Your business is a hell of a lot more personal, and dangerous, than my business.

But the problem is that so many ladies do negotiate. Thus, guys are conditioned to negotiate. This is especially true if guys started hobbying with SW's, dancers and, or, AMPS. Originally Posted by Stick1969

This is a good point, and I hadn't thought of that. I guess I assumed that most girls' rates are firm because they say their rates are firm, but I guess no one truly knows that except the client and the provider herself.

It's kind of like how the expectations in strip clubs have changed a lot in the past few years. My friend is a dancer and she does not offer "extras." Now, as a dancer, it should go without saying that she doesn't provide those services, otherwise her job title would be "provider." Still, customers constantly ask for (or try to initiate) extras, because so many of the other dancers will provide that service, if asked.

And lol no, I am not gonna tell yall which club this is where extras are flung around left and right, though if you're into that, you probably already know.

Your business is a hell of a lot more personal, and dangerous, than my business. Originally Posted by Stick1969

Yeah, that's why analogies always rankle me a bit. I can understand the impulse to illustrate the mechanics of this market by drawing similarities to the purchase of other products and services, but it never really works, because meeting with a provider is fundamentally different from ordering a pizza. Thanks for understanding.

without pointing out the extremely obvious ... first, the rate is the rate. if no one pays it, market will dictate how badly she wants to play and rates will change - simple economics.

second, someone that doesn;t really care for your time and money PROBABLY provides the same 'doesn't give a damn' service. YMMV, but caveat emptor.

lastly, i personally can't deal with anyone that can;t return phone calls or accurately give me directions or answer the phone in a timely mannerwhen i'm calling to confirm 10 minutes out or in the parking lot or whatever. and that person never gets my business whether they are the 'Queen' or just someone who looked like fun for a session.

of course, you guys can choose to deal with this in your own method. i don;t haggle, i arrive on time, and if communication sucks or the picture doesn;t match the person or THEY upsell ... i'm gone. if others would follow this, perhaps some of these issues would go away ... but i know pussy is in demand ...

The girl in the picture with the green in it is Melisa Mendiny. She from Czech Republic. She's a very beautiful lady. Here's her web site just incase y'all wanna look. http://www.MelisaMendiny.com

The girl in the picture with the green in it is Melisa Mendiny. She from Czech Republic. She's a very beautiful lady. Here's her web site just incase y'all wanna look. [url]http://www.MelisaMendiny.com

The girl in the picture with the green in it is Melisa Mendiny. She from Czech Republic. She's a very beautiful lady. Here's her web site just incase y'all wanna look. http://www.MelisaMendiny.com Originally Posted by Stormee1

I need to find me one of those Czech Republic girls that look like her. I hear they go crazy for big black men...


I'll return you do your regular discussion now.

I don't haggle or try to negotiate. If a girl posts a rate, and it's within what I am willing to pay, I pay her rate as advertised, provided she isn't an a la carte provider. I rarely take more than $20 more than the agreed upon rate with me into the session.

Ive had some calls from a gril who was posted on BP! She seemed kinda odd when requesting intel on a location familiar to me! Then after a couple calls went into details about some stuff that made me uncomfortable, so i ended all communication with her! About a week later, I recieved a phone call from a girl saying she wanted intel on getting into the hobby, but strangely sounded like this bella girl, now with a dif name and #!