Better yet, when a provider raises her rates and you have met a couple of times, does one assume that you are "locked in" at the initial rate. It's quite an embarassing moment if it is not talked about. Most providers say right on their website that the initial rate is the rate. Any thoughts?
It leads to awkward and embarassing moments. I think it's okay to ask in a tactful way, although I never had the occassion to do so. Usually the provider will let you know if you're a regular.
If the provider posts a new rate, that is the one you pay unless the provider tells you otherwise, either on the post or in person. I never bargain about a personal service. Of course, if the provider has raised the rates, she should let you know when you book, either by telling you or referring to a website or ad.
Just pay the rate. When you haggle with a provider you get a reputation for doing so. If she keeps you at the lowered rate, more power to you. If she expects the higher rate then you need to decide if she is worth it.
There's a big difference between asking and haggling. Asking is a question asked once. Haggling is a protracted back-and-forth. Asking is just clarification and maybe, just maybe, a short, nicely-worded request.
I see absolutely nothing wrong with asking.
when I am 'grandfathered' in at the original rate that the provider entertained me.
And I do appreciate being told ahead of time so I know what to expect.
If you've seen her before the rate should stay the same. If she is not real organized, then I would of made sure you ask her beforehand.
They almost always stay the same as the first visit. I agree.
like the loyal customers that they are, and be grandfathered in at the initial rate IMHO. Loyalty is valued (and rewarded) in virtually every other business. This should be no different!!
If I see a provider for the 1st time and she charges $300 - I would give a $50 tip. My total would be $350.
If the same provider bumps her rates up to $325 - I would still pay her $350. If she decides to bump me up to the new rate, then she only gets a $25 tip. If she keeps me at the old rate, then she still gets a $50 tip.
Thats the way I look at it.
Obviously my theroy doesn't hold true if the provider raises her rates above what I was paying her. If that was the case, then I would just pay the new rate unless I was told differently.
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I will be homeless shortly and hitting the road. Never again will a provider know my home address. (see LA board for more of my rant.)
So to adjust for the dustdevils with hard-ons in the far flung places of my globe trotting ways of wherever I decide to point my clitorus during the next year my prices will...go down. I won't need to maintain that swank beach apt. any longer, and since I am gaining a serious aversion to overnights, I think I will put some numbers on a lotto ticket and see what spins out.
LA's loss is certainly our gain...
and don't fret cause this side of the Atlantic has some pretty nice beaches...
but forget about an apartment near one...the prices are out of this planet...
So until your lotto numbers come out...they're nice places to visit.
Cheers!
and I might not let it go!
Welcome to your new NE home!