Let me start by saying that I go out of my way to be polite, concientious and respectful to every provider I see. As a matter of fact I do that in my professional and personal life. I was raised that way when I was a kid and now although I'm approaching retirement I'm still the same.

With that being said it kills me to read that someone is cheap because they put limits on their spending. Really. I almost always book 2 hour appointments and try to pay between 600 and  700 for the 2 hours. If I get a strong feeling that someone is really worth it I will go to 800 for 2 hours but I will not go any higher. Does this make me cheap? I think not. Translate that money into the real world for a moment - how many providers have the qualifications to find a real job making 800 dollars a week let alone in 2 hours? For that matter, how many hobbyists make anywhere near 800 for 2 hours work? I don't begrudge a lady for charging what the market will bare but for anyone to feel or be called cheap for setting a limit is just absurd. To  be truthful, I have had some great experiences at the higher rate but my 2 or 3 best experiences were all at the lower rates.

The other question that got is etiquette for undressing and getting in or out of th shower. You're there paying hundreds of dollars to get laid. Do you really think the provider is going to be offended if you come out of the shower without a towel? If she does it's probably because she thinks she's special.If a lady is that interested in how you act you know you paid too much.

Seriously, is it me or what?

No you are certainly not cheap. How often do you hobby?

if I am paying 250-350 2 to 3x a week am I cheap.

Perhaps I am just spreading the love.  

I don't think any hobbyist is "cheap" if you really think about it.

Do they have budgets. yes. But cheap is a wrong word.

there are several ads for several different clients. It is all good.

1. No. You're not cheap. ('nuff said)

2. Sounds like you just picked a provider that didn't match your personality, or weren't compatible with in the bedroom.  

Whit

and if the spirit moves you, offer a tip on top of it.

It's not that complicated.

As for the towel, as long as you're not dripping water all over the floor, I don't think any providers I've met cared one way or the other about wearing a towel.

I met this client after he was motivated to see me when I advertised a special.
Thinking about our first time together makes me shiver- we had just a beautiful appointment.
He said it was the rate which made him finally push the button on seeing me; I'd dipped into his "hobby sweet spot" because as a responsible family man and in spite of his means he siphoned only so much away specifically to treat himself very, very occasionally.
He has retained that rate with me.  
Two or three times a year he steps out and sees me, brings my favorite bottle of sparkling Pinot Noir and for a couple of hours we have a fabulous time making love and him making me laugh telling me stories all about New England I've never heard.
I've known him for four years, I hope to know him many more.

To me a special is:
*Instant gratification- the ability to hit a financial goal immediately (with full knowledge of the repercussions of abuse of that in terms of the ability to command one's full rate)

*Accessibility- Its an invitation.  I want a client like him who is oh so worthwhile to have to finally "just come see".  

*Practicality- In many places in this country and around the world there are girls far prettier and far wilder than I receiving far less than I on a regular basis for their services.  
Who am I compared to them to be too good to run a lower rate on occasion?  I'm sorry but I do not have and have never had that sense of entitlement in this business and I can't fake it.  
My listed rates are what they are because that is where I fit into the market per my experience, reviews, looks and willingness to deliver.
There are many clients who will pay my rate without skipping a beat and I want it because I work hard for it and because its what other girls are given.  I always want to be fair and practical- that doesn't mean I'm going to play myself by not generally asking reasonable going rates for what I do.

* Good Feelings- I'd rather be someone's 8/10 at $400 for 90 minutes than someone's 7/7 at $700 for 90 minutes.  I'd rather see someone for many moons at $250 an hour than once at $350 an hour.  

* Good Business- Some seasons/periods of time are very busy, some are slow.  Some of us tour, some of us don't.  Some of us rely purely on this income, some of us don't.  Some of us desire a very specific income, some of us do not.  A provider with any sense knows herself, her business & allows her needs to motivate her rates.  Others have to call clients begging for appointments so they can pay their bills or twiddle their thumbs during down periods to maintain an image.  I know which one I am not.  

There is absolutely a price point where clients and things get hairy.  But communication works as a sieve to sift those things out during a special.
If I'm dealing with a client who sees a girl every single week and clearly trying to see me for the cheapest rate possible just so he can say he did and have some information to disseminate in the gossip mill, yes I do have feelings about that and no I am not inclined to prioritizing that person's interest.  

But if there is a client who is kind, professional and forthcoming I want to know him and that is who I'm speaking to when I offer special rates.
When someone is truly cheap and boorish that is overwhelmingly clear and that is business I don't want and don't take.  
When a client just has boundaries that is someone that I can work with if we find that we have mutual reasonable expectations.  I won't be taken advantage of, but I also won't take advantage of you.

Interestingly most clients who meet me on a "special" bring the full gift already prepared "just in case" or they tip...or they do what I really want: they return.

Just my thoughts on clients with personal spending limits and the "specials" thread which seems to have provoked your post.  
ChipNPutt you're not cheap so you shouldn't take those comments or that characterization personally.

-- Modified on 6/10/2013 1:26:00 PM

I think that this comment is missing a few words:

but that chipnputt was referring to a post, below.  I think he was also amazed by the question considering the circumstances of the encounter.  I think that like whitney and mrfisher he's also saying, Towel? No towel? For $$$$$, who cares!!  

I hope that's right and that I don't take a penalty stroke

I Love You!

Great "Post"