Hi everyone. I live in Houston and have yet to visit the Dallas/FW area. Since we are so close, I was thinking of "touring." But, because I don't have any clients in the area, my rates are higher, and there are so many exceptional women in the area, I don't want the trip to be a losing proposition. I thought of lowering my rates to generate some biz and to meet some new friends that may end up becoming regulars for future visits. But, I couldn't come up with a donation that I felt comfortable with.

I normally don't see more than one client a week. But, with "touring" I realize to pay extra expenses and make the trip productive I would have to book 2 appts a day. A morning (or lunch visit) and an evening (dinner/overnight appointment).

So I thought of an idea and wanted to run it by this board (I also posted this on another board) to see if it's a good idea or a terribly stupid one. I don't think anyones ever done this before and if they have, did it work?

I was thinking of auctioning off my time. If, let's say no one wanted to see me on a Wed. night, you might score an overnight for $600 which would normally cost $2400 - BIG savings.

What do you think of this idea? Should I give it a try as an experiment?

I hadn't given it that much thought, it is just an idea. But, I was thinking like on ebay having a buy now price (my rate) and then starting from a very low figure. I could advertise what is still open for bidding (the days I haven't any offers or the offers are below my normal rates). For example:
Tues is open for day appt.
Wed. night is still open
Sat. afternoon is available for a bid over $500

In the above example, Tues night, Wed. day, and all day Thur. and Fri. are book at my normal rates. Whereas, I have an offer for Sat afternoon at $500 that I am planning on taking if I don't get a better offer.

Bids would have to close the day before (24 hours in advance) so the winner wouldn't get a last minute cancellation because a better offer came in.

Of course, ALL BIDS would have to be private and summited by email. I wouldn't want someone to be upset because of the GREAT deal someone else got that they didn't.


Don't know if this would even work. That is why I'm putting it out there for everyone's input. I guess I could call it SheBay or Providerline.
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OK, here it is. This is an experiment for me to meet new friends in Dallas on my first ever tour in the area.

I will be accepting appointments for two time slots.

1. Morning appointments will be any time from 8am - 4:00 pm. For a total of 5 of the 8 hours. You can have me the whole 5 hours or just a fraction. I will only see you during that 8 hours.

2. Evening appointments will be any time from 5pm - till breakfast. Breakfast will depend on how early my next day appointment is. You can stay the whole night or just take me out to dinner and not stay over.

Here's the catch. You name the price. Prices starting under $250 will not be considered. That is $250 for the whole visit, not per hour.

All bids are to be sent to my email. You will have to pass screening before we meet. I will update this thread as time slots are bid on or you can lock in at my normal rates which are posted on my website.

Any questions feel free to PM me or email [email protected]
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Now here is the schedule.

Wed., March 17, morning still available
Wed., March 17, evening still available
Thur., March 18, morning is available starting at $450
Thur., March 18, evening still available
Fri., March 19th morning available
Fri., March 19th evening is available starting at $900

-- Modified on 3/11/2010 9:07:23 PM

Updates on Dallas auction
Tues, evening booked at $2400
Wed., March 17, morning and evening still available
Thur., March 18, A.M. is available starting at $450
Thur., March 18, evening is pending
Fri., March 19th morning available
Fri., March 19th evening is booked at $1500

Updates on Dallas auction
Tues, evening booked at $2400
Wed., March 17, morning starting at $500
Wed. evening starting at $1000
Thur., March 18, A.M. starting at $500
Thur., March 18, evening is available
Fri., March 19th morning available
Fri., March 19th evening is booked at $1500