Yeah, I'd mention about the rate increase. Nothing wrong with asking questions. If it's not the answer that you are looking for & you are uncomfortable about the whole situation then you're better off finding another provider. Plenty of other beautiful providers out there that will provide more for your needs.
Sent an appointment request on P411 to see someone
Checked today and donation has increased upwards considerably since I sent the request
Any advice on how to handle this as the increase is a bit more than is in my budget for the amount of time I would like to spend with her
Haven't heard back from her as of yet so it my be a mute point but still any advice would be appreciated
I would recommend that when she writes back tell her that you see that her rates have increased since you sent the inquiry and that although you really wanted to see her she is now outside your budget. She may bid you farewell or she may honor the old rate. I have had a situation where I forgot to update my rates on p-411. When a client mentioned it I honored the old rate for him and quickly updated my profile.
Honesty is always the best policy. It is not offensive to inquire about the rate.
I agree with Heather. When I raised my rates last year anyone who was already on my calendar I honored to original rate they have booked me at. I would just ask her and see what she says.
Good Luck!
Holly
Yeah, I'd mention about the rate increase. Nothing wrong with asking questions. If it's not the answer that you are looking for & you are uncomfortable about the whole situation then you're better off finding another provider. Plenty of other beautiful providers out there that will provide more for your needs.
If you sent the booking request before she raised the rates (with all the required screening information and requesting a date, not just a random email for a future visit without specifics), she might actually take that in consideration and for this time, honor the old rates. it's totally up to her, but that's what I would do (and have done with everybody that booked with me or sent me full screening information with a specific date request before my last rate change).
In this particular case I don't think it would be offensive to politely ask.
Good luck and have fun!
Delightfully Yours,
Sofia