Never came from me and wasn't at all the point in the thread I started. Most missed the point and took it on the chin, and responded with knee-jerk reactions. I feel the same way as the ladies in this particular discussion. Hagglers are low lifes. I've never done it even once to a lady because often I am on the receiving end in business and it pisses me off too. In that thread what I tried to get ladies to consider was a different marketing strategy that has been very effective for me in the real business world after I analyzed the market influences and factors that had an effect on my bottom line. Ladies, I look at the pics, profile, price, and reviews, then pursue or rule out accordingly. If pursued and accepted fine, no dickering will ensue, and I almost always tip. If I pass, it's because profile, price, pics, distance, and scheduling don't add up as a good value for me in comparison to ladies I see. So there
Must be one of those guys from "the pinch" thread...lol
Just kidding, but nobody likes a haggler!
Originally Posted by milfy2002
Never came from me and wasn't at all the point in the thread I started. Most missed the point and took it on the chin, and responded with knee-jerk reactions. I feel the same way as the ladies in this particular discussion. Hagglers are low lifes. I've never done it even once to a lady because often I am on the receiving end in business and it pisses me off too. In that thread what I tried to get ladies to consider was a different marketing strategy that has been very effective for me in the real business world after I analyzed the market influences and factors that had an effect on my bottom line. Ladies, I look at the pics, profile, price, and reviews, then pursue or rule out accordingly. If pursued and accepted fine, no dickering will ensue, and I almost always tip. If I pass, it's because profile, price, pics, distance, and scheduling don't add up as a good value for me in comparison to ladies I see. So there Originally Posted by 2short@desky
ladies, do you consider it insulting, haggling and/or time wasting if an offer, for say 85% of your current advertised rate is made in a respectful manner and your answer of NO is accepted with no begging or further negotiating?. Originally Posted by txman123good question!!
good question!!
ladies, i can see and do understand that receiving low-ball requests is frustrating and/or annoying tho' tossable.
but as txman asks, where is the general line between a request for a "friendly" discount and a low-ball request?
is anything below your published rates considered a nonstarter?
maybe as grace posted, maybe only ask if you've visited w/ the provider often enough?
let's say i've consulted w/ provider X more than 3-5 times at 250/hr and now her published rate is 300.
is it okay if I request for an appt at 250 ("am I grandfathered?")?
or should I just ask what fee I should bring?
several providers I've consulted with have raised their fees, so this is real question for me and I imagine other guys. Originally Posted by pmdelites