Haggling, Negotiating Pricing, Gifts and Being A Cheap Bastard.... does it work?

Interesting Topic

I personally do not haggle. I have asked if a provider is running a review special but that is the closest thing to haggling i do.

I see more providers than I write reviews, so i see it as giving a little back to write one and I'm not stupid and do not expect huge discounts.

I however did find the following part of your original post interesting:



I do not gift or try to become overly social with providers. This is not because I'm cheap or a bastard, I have total respect for providers. Its a conscious choice I make to create clear separation. This world to me is a business transaction, Im paying for a service, I expect good service and pay more than enough for said service.

Gifts and becoming to social opens the door in my mind for providers to take advantage. I get that I may loose out on extras, I may not create a deeper connection with a provider and getting free time goes out the window, but I'm fine with that. Im happy if the lady is polite, welcoming, looks & performs service as advertised and I'm given the time I paid for.

Lucky for me plenty of providers offer the above and I leave happy! Originally Posted by dookiexp

I totally respect that. Boundaries are great! For some reason I look at "the hobby" as a service orientated business. Almost like a waiter or waitress. I tip 15% if the service is poor but they don't pill anything on me. 20% if its obvious they are making sure "I" / "WE" are enjoying ourselves. and 30-40% if they take things to a new level like have my car out front waiting for me. Making sure I always have a drink in front of me and when I need something all I need do is look up and they come a running. Going to the same places helps develop these relationships and makes for a much more enjoyable dinning experience. At least that's how it works for me. I guess I carry that over to the hobby as well.

Hey Uncle,

Where did you get the "Gift Bag" Idea? You were the "TShirt Guy" for the first 2 years...who convinced you that a gift bag was a good idea?

{{{Toyz launches Mr Peabodies "Way Back" Machine}}} Originally Posted by Toyz

I'm thinking....several guys give gifts, candy chocolate, flowers (Bad idea flowers) and I have been doing the "gifts" thing even before I did the T-Shirt thing. I brought a gift(s) even before I did the T-Shirt thang. But I just brought the stuff in a plastic bag as if I just bought the items at the store. I decided to move and when I did I found hundreds of very large gift bags in my closet I did not know were there. (Ex-wife) So I decided to start using those. Once I used up what worked because of the size I needed, I started just buying them from Wally World. $2.75 each in Pink or Hot pick. These days I put my camera and LIL SL right in with the gifts. So to answer your question I guess I just realized bring gifts in a plastic bag was cheezey.

FYI: The first two years I didn't do -Shirts it was just gifts. The T-Shirt thing got started when I decided to "TOUR" then it just got popular with the ladies so I kept it going. It was ALWAYS wine which most of the time "we" enjoyed as part of the session along with other secret gifts. I always do HOURS very seldom half unless something went wrong.This is my 6th year of hobbying. (Full Time! LOL)

I see nothing wrong with negotiating a better price as long as its a win win for both of us. I usually do this with providers who want to charge an extra 50-100 just to do an outcall. It's just greedy to be charging someone that much to do an outcall.

I'm thinking....several guys give gifts, candy chocolate, flowers (Bad idea flowers) and I have been doing the "gifts" thing even before I did the T-Shirt thing. I brought a gift(s) even before I did the T-Shirt thang. But I just brought the stuff in a plastic bag as if I just bought the items at the store. I decided to move and when I did I found hundreds of very large gift bags in my closet I did not know were there. (Ex-wife) So I decided to start using those. Once I used up what worked because of the size I needed, I started just buying them from Wally World. $2.75 each in Pink or Hot pick. These days I put my camera and LIL SL right in with the gifts. So to answer your question I guess I just realized bring gifts in a plastic bag was cheezey.

FYI: The first two years I didn't do -Shirts it was just gifts. The T-Shirt thing got started when I decided to "TOUR" then it just got popular with the ladies so I kept it going. It was ALWAYS wine which most of the time "we" enjoyed as part of the session along with other secret gifts. I always do HOURS very seldom half unless something went wrong.This is my 6th year of hobbying. (Full Time! LOL) Originally Posted by Still Looking

I feel like I'm talking to the woman writing Penthouse Forums.

So, what wine have you found that 18 year olds like the most? I always score with the younger ones by bringing a 44 ounce cherry limeade from Sonic & some cheese tots.....

I see nothing wrong with negotiating a better price as long as its a win win for both of us. I usually do this with providers who want to charge an extra 50-100 just to do an outcall. It's just greedy to be charging someone that much to do an outcall. Originally Posted by atxguy2006

Especially if they don't have an in call!

I feel like I'm talking to the woman writing Penthouse Forums.

So, what wine have you found that 18 year olds like the most? I always score with the younger ones by bringing a 44 ounce cherry limeade from Sonic & some cheese tots..... Originally Posted by Toyz

Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill!

Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill! Originally Posted by Claire She Blows

Well....it does have a screw top...makes sense when you break it down closely.

Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill! Originally Posted by Claire She Blows

That was a great high school drink.....two bottles for $5. Can't beat it! Girls used to love it.......

Sifu

That was a great high school drink.....two bottles for $5. Can't beat it! Girls used to love it.......

Sifu Originally Posted by sifupsi

What a Cheap Skate!

Mogen David Concord Wine

Like Grape Juice!

About $3 a bottle!

Great with Bacon and Eggs in the morning!

Ladies love Champagne.... that's all I got say about that.



OPEC friendly equivalent:

White wine with a slash of club soda

Ladies love Champale.... that's all I got say about that.
Champale NO Indian.JPG Originally Posted by Still Looking

TrueDat!

TrueDat! Originally Posted by Whispers

Nobody in the Raspberry Ripple camp?

Nobody in the Raspberry Ripple camp? Originally Posted by Precious_b

LMAO! There is a memory......

The Bandera Road Drive in the summer of 1974

I was not quite 17. My GF was not quite 18 and was trashed after consuming a couple of bottle of Ripple....... Sitting next to me in the front seat of her LeSabre playing with her Graduation Tassle hanging from a rear view with her miniskirt hiked to her waist and a boob outside her blouse.....

That was the night I decided I never wanted anything to do with a drunk woman.....

LMAO! There is a memory......

The Bandera Road Drive in the summer of 1974

I was not quite 17. My GF was not quite 18 and was trashed after consuming a couple of bottle of Ripple....... Sitting next to me in the front seat of her LeSabre playing with her Graduation Tassle hanging from a rear view with her miniskirt hiked to her waist and a boob outside her blouse.....

That was the night I decided I never wanted anything to do with a drunk woman..... Originally Posted by Whispers

I don't see the problem?