I know several (reputable) agencies that only take care of advertising, booking, and screening. The provider is responsible for her photos, incall space, travel fees, etc.
I've seen a provider twice now and she was with an agency. Now I hear she is on her own and her rates have gone up $75 per hour. Is it tacky or rude to ask if I could still get the old rate, I understand that the cost of business increases and everyone deserves to earn a living so should I just suck it up and pay the new rate?
The increase would make it more difficult to see her multiple times per month. Any advice would be appreciated.
On her own and you should not ask for it. It is not polite to ask for lower rates, it is one of the biggest turn offs for girls in this industry.
Yes, after reading your response, I'll just pay the new rate and leave it alone. I just don't want to embarrass myself and make her feel uncomfortable.
thanks for the advice.
Would she tell you that you get the grandfather rate in a pre-session email or give you money back from the envelope
If you had seen her a few more times you could possibly have a chance of seeing her now as an independent at her agency rate.
They way I've handled it is just a simple note after booking. I just simply say, 'Hey I saw your new/updated website. I was just curious to see if you're grandfathering pervious clients so there's no confusion on the day.'
Those that will say, 'sure, I'm happy to see you at the donation rate I last saw you'. I've only ever had one lady say,'actually, my new rates apply to everyone now'. Which was fine and avoided any confusion. Just ask tactfully.
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If you saw her twice last week, and are booking a date with her again this week, then yes you should ask. If you saw her twice over a 10-12 month period then no, just pony up the new rate. Either way, enjoy!
At the agency, the agency paid for everything from her incall space to her advertising to her photos. Now that she's on her own, she will have to pay for those things. Sure, the agency definitely took a cut before, but they also did a shit ton of work for her that she's now going to have to do on her own.
You could ask for the old rate, sure. But quite frankly, that's just kinda tacky.
I know several (reputable) agencies that only take care of advertising, booking, and screening. The provider is responsible for her photos, incall space, travel fees, etc.
there are quite a few agencies that I'm aware of that take care of photos and incall space.
Regardless of what an agency does or does not take care of, when a woman works independently, she's responsible for everything, and things like advertising, screening, and incall space do cost
Just ask "What will my rate be now that you're independent?"
Especially since she didn't even mention the change to you, you heard it elsewhere. I don't see how that could be offensive and since a large part of those "costs of doing business" is advertising, she may keep you at the old rate. If not, of course don't fuss, but I think it's ok to ask.