Thanks for all the responses. I'd be psyched to hear from all on this but the more ladies that give input, the clearer the picture would be...
A question for the ladies. I have one girl I see regularly and am very happy with the service. Haven't tipped her ever but am beginning to think I should, she always goes the extra mile nonetheless.
I recently noticed that in her posted ad, she has raised her rates. She hasn't asked me for more $ and I was wondering how many of the ladies keep their clients at their old rates, and how many subject their regular clients to increases? Since she hasn't brought it up, I'm guessing my regular is happy with our arrangement as it has always been. I'm probably going to start tipping her though.
Anyway, any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Since I began providing, I have raised my rates two times. (I started out pretty low until I had built up a bit of a reputation as a legitimate provider). I've never asked the men who have continued to see me to pay the higher rates. Whatever rate they paid the first time they saw me is the rate I expect from them. They deserve it because these were the men who took a chance on me when I had no reviews (and in some cases, are the men who helped to establish my reputation by writing the reviews), and because several months down the road, they continue to come back to see me. I'll never ask for more than what they started off paying for that reason.
SOF, all providers should follow this business model.
My site always has a statement to previous friends and lovers. I never ask for more of a donation that what was originally requested on the gentleman’s first visit with me...
Kisses ~Tori
There are three regulars I have been seeing for years now, and all three have maintained their older rates for myself and older clients... it is much appreciated on both sides of the coin... for the assist in getting the ladies established and for high level of comfort we get in knowing the lady. Not a crush mind you, but VERY nice seeing a lady you know understands your needs etc.
New rates don't apply to existing clients. However, this is a courtesy to be appreciated, but not expected.
Last year, after months of trying (our schedules never synched up), I fanally had my first meeting with one of my ATF's in Phoenix. Of course this was a couple of weeks after her price increase. I mentioned my regret that I hadn't met up with her earlier. Guess what! All of my subsequant visits have been at the old price. Needless to say, I make sure that I visit her whenever I am home.
The idea of keeping rates the same for old clients is nowhere near as strong on this side of the Altlantic. And I'm not sure it's fair at all - though if providers want to keep your business they'll tell you they are happy with it. But of course they'd rather have their higher rates.
One question, would clients be happy to pay the old rate if the provider lowered her rates? I don't think so therefore why should the provider be happy the other way round.
I've lowered my rates since I started and have one regular who always pays me my original rate. I think it's a very nice gesture on his part and as a result I'll often see him off the clock for dinner/drinks and buy him little gifts on my travels.
still find the place in your heart to take a little added care of your client... on the reverse, this is no less that keeping your rates the same had they gone up... good customer relations and am sure it pays off manyfold in the long term... classy lady.
you always end up paying the "right" price because they will make up for any excess in wonderful ways, as Carrie has shown.
Thanks for all the responses. I'd be psyched to hear from all on this but the more ladies that give input, the clearer the picture would be...