Perhaps not on the second visit but by the third of fourth the provider could well reward loyalty, especially if you are a gentleman and treat her with kindness and respect. A nice outing / dinner off the clock would be nice as well.

*LOL*...  it seems we are sometimes, especially as of lately on the same page... or thought path. With my weeks limited until I am back 100% in class, or maybe I should be honest and say 180% in class, I was just talking about enjoying "regulars" before the summer was out. So this is what I decided would be the easiest and best way to handle it....  If I have your name & number due to the fact that I have seen you before, I feel it will take less time verifying, getting to know you (*having yo find all the ways to thrill me LOL*) etc. So basically it will be less of a hassle and more fun. I am willing to offer a "get to know me again" exclusive rate to any client that is recognized by the number and name that they call me in on.(I will honor this from August 16th until Sept 30th) ~This would be a great time to get back together with me and enjoy the end of the summer~ I will look forward to your email.....  kisses Candace

Well, some providers do give return discounts, and quite a few, after raising their rates (as is done periodically), will continue to see return clients at the old rates.

But hey, this is a business after all.  These ladies are in this to make a living, and it is not a long-term career by any stretch of the imagination.  So, I do think the issue of supply and demand is key.  If a provider raises her rates, and continues to get enough clients to maintain or increase her income, then more power to her.

This is an interesting post and the responses are interesting too.

I have noticed that a couple of providers have offered significant discounts recently.  You'll see these mentioned on the board (Chanel and Loni's girls come readily to mind).  What I like here is that these ladies provide excellent service and are really nice people to boot.

I hope the discount trend continues.  I wonder if it has anything to do with the economy and/or supply and demand.  

Are we beginning to experience a glut of providers here in Atlanta??

but I've talked to several who have said they just don't want to see the type of guy who can only afford $150 (to pick a number out of the air) to see a provider.

I have to talked to several, also, who then DO say that they do offer discounted rates to regulars, but for obvious reasons they don't want to talk about that too much in public. (Well, maybe the reasons aren't so obvious, so here's one: If the general public knows a lady offers steep discounts to regulars, she will have to deal with guys calling all the time saying "Well, if you can do a regular for $150, why not me?"; let me have a session at $150 and I'll *become* a regular; etc)

So, there might be many who do just what you are asking about, but the only way to find them is to invest the time and money in seeing them at their regular rates in order to become a "regular" in the first place, and then bring up the subject of potential discounts. (BTW - I would expect it takes more than one visit to become a "regular", so expecting discounts on the 2nd, or even 3rd visit, might be expecting too much.)


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I think you should work on negotiating a "special" rate with your favorite providers for repeat visits.  It can't hurt to ask, and if they won't offer you a "special" that meets your expectations there are more fish in the sea.

Good Luck,
Aliados

I don't think two vists warrants giving a guy a break. Two visits a month over a 3 month time frame may but who knows. Maybe the lady enjoys her variety of strange as much as we do and she really wants the new meat lol.

Seriously if you are only an occasional hobbyists (I hate that term) why should she cut you a break? An hour is an hour and some guys are very easy and quick to screen. JMO

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I was thinking of the buy two get one free concept. Like a coffee card, but better!!

OK, here's my take and I'm prepared to get slammed.  I don't know why I even comment, because I can't even partake at discounted rates these days.  Anyway, why do you feel these ladies should offer discounts, regardless of how often you see them?  Would you take less from your employer after a few weeks just because it was a steady source of income?  Would you work three weeks and then throw in a weeks work for free every month just because he paid you regularly?  I don't think so.  This is how these ladies make their living, like it or not.  They are entitled to charge what they want and we can make the decision to see them based on what we can or can't afford.  Would you walk into the grocery store and ask for a discount on groceries just because you shop there every week?  This hobby is a luxury item and maybe you should play less often with a lady who really gets you going rather than haggle over price.  OK, I'm ready for my beating.

Well, I think I got the kind of responses I thought I might. (even from some of the more well-known people).

A couple of things seem to be rising as key points ...

1 - Those that argue against discounts seem to be minimizing the effect of "first time unknowns" on the pricing structure. Maybe that effect is minimal; maybe not.

2 - Some ladies do indeed offer discounts; some publicly posted, and others on a one-to-one basis.

I think the latter point further validates my original point - the ladies feel more comfortable, more at-ease with guys they have seen (less at risk) and offer them a break. I think that is only right, and for them to be able to do it "as they see fit", well, that is indeed their right to do so. (Just as they also have the right to see or not see people; to provide or not provide certain services.)

Great discussion. Thanks for the comments.