I thought I had this figured out; stick with well reviewed TER ladies and You are almost always guaranteed a better  performance and more professional lady.   I have always taken that as a given and have found it to be true for the most part.  Out of curiosity I was browsing another board were the same TER lady charges 40-50% of her donation on that site.  Is it common for providers to charge different donations from board to board.   So as hobbyist are we now responsible for checking all the boards to make sure we are getting your best package, or  if that is your donation.  I guess I assumed if you asked about a special or current rate that was enough.  I know we as hobbyist are not supposed to ask a or haggle, but I do find it a little disconcerting when a lady advertises here for 1400/4hrs; and some were else for 50% of that.  How are we not supposed to ask?

For example, on my P411 and Datecheck I may offer special discounts.  In order to know about them you would need to have membership on those sites

This week I am running TER special.  This is not something I have any intention of announcing on all boards/sites where I advertise or have profile.

As or regular patrons, if someone sees me on regular basis for extended engagements, discounts will be offered in private without asking.

Although I am currently in process of revising rate structure which will explicitly address this issue.

Lina

Just wanted to add a little comment ( dont want to pick a fight ) but sure it will.
I have been around the block a few times.
I have no problem with how providers come up with their fee although.......
I would think a regular ( or repeat ) person should be offered the BEST rate
If its a return special or promo special.
I have seen a ladie then see specials on the board then called to make an appt. but expected to pay my ( normal price rate ).
Do providers think we are all stupid..?? Or are they just that greedy that every penny counts.
I dont want to sound like a jerk ( which I am sure I do )
But I would think that a 20 / 50 / 100 dollar reduced rate or special to have repeats would be a good thing..
Less screening / less being worried about LE.
Just a idea I will still pay FULL price but it will not be a REPEAT if thats the case.

When you buy groceries or a car, you go comparison shopping looking for the best deal. Providers do advertise on multiple sites so if you find her somewhere else for half the price, ask her about it. It doesn't hurt to ask and it's possible that those half-price ads are fake. Pics and telephone numbers are stolen all the time so I'd be leery of those half-price deals.

It's also possible that low-priced ads on other sites are outdated. Some providers change rates more often then their ads or they might have forgotten about those other ads long ago. Again, ask her if you're curious.

most guys don't even if they are asked to because they don't want to bring it up.  However, if we do not know that you are taking part in it some may hold you to full rate for that reason.  It take less then 5 seconds to say "I saw your special on TER" and it can save you enough for a lunch or dinner.

I think it is like a treasure hunt.  If you can find a better deal through my special please take advantage but you have to find them first.  If someone doesn't want to look then it is unlikely I will disclose it, my normal gifting applies.

Also, you have to keep in mind there are alot of snatch and grab sites that take our info and then make up whatever rate structure they want.  Make sure the lady is aware of her presence on that site and ask if it is accurate or not prior to the visit in case it could cause you issue that could get you blacklisted for shorting.

NEVER ask it is insulting and often deamed as a #1 no no that will get you hung up on, it is your job if you want that discount to look for it.  Find your treasure and get that booty!!

If I see you advertised for less after our session, or you are offended by me asking if your have any specials at this time I will not be seeing you again.  I'm not talking about "snatch and grab sites" these are paid advertisements on other boards that a hobbyist using only TER would miss.  So not only am I supposed to check all your reviews,  Submit all my references, get certified, but now I'm supposed to go from site to site bargain shopping for your best price. Seems sleazier then asking if your running a special to me?

since you did not understand it.  A discount is like a coupon, a special offered to a special group of people who frequent a certain board/site.  It does not mean that it is offered to everyone, nor do we have to.  Like a coupon, you have it and get the discount or you don't and that special price does not apply.  Most ladies will tell you they have a special, some won't.  Most ladies will not discuss finance and it is up to you to find the gifting.  If a person is pushy and nasty with me on the phone and starts demanding discounts or pushing for a special without knowing of one then it is fully within my right not to disclose it.  In that case I will often refer that person elsewhere because he is not my cup of tea.

If someone asks me about my rates or if I have specials, I refer them to where they can find them.  I do not like discussing rates on the phone, for discretionary purposes and that is my right.

So, do you get pissed if you goto TGI Fridays and the couple in the next booth found a coupon in their phone book for 20% off.  

BTW, you sound more then a little miffed perhaps you should calm down a little.

I routinely find different prices for ladies in different places, and I usually ask about them. As I have posted before (and gotten whacked here, usually), at times the prices make no sense to me. When I ask I may be told it was a mistake, or I get the discount - impossible to predict. (There is something about P411 that causes a lot of ladies to list the net price after discount and the discount amount, giving the impression that you get the discount twice and you can only figure that out by checking prices elsewhere or asking).

Sage is totally correct that there is no obligation to give you her best price unless you ask. Does that run the risk of making you feel like you were taken advantage of later? Sure it does, but that hardly is unique to this business. Nor is it unique to have different pricing in different places - if the goal is to find the pricing that delivers the best combination of volume, quality clients, and maximum revenue both for one's time and overall, experimenting with pricing and running special promotions based on various things makes a lot of sense and is normal. And the ideal price on BP may not be the same as the ideal price on P411.

Anyway, when I paid full price the first time, then found a discount for a repeat visit, it seemed more like a present to me than a hustle. And honestly, guys, the discounts are not so much that it makes a big difference, are they? Would you choose provider A with a $50 discount over provider B who costs that extra $50 if you thought A would be okay, but B would be great? Don't you decide who you might like to see first, and then check prices?

Of course, we all know that TER is the place where the best prices should be offered as every Provider wants us more than anyone else for so many reasons!! .

my .02 anyway.

Zig