Minnesota
The primary topic of my post was ATTITUDE, not price. Price was discussed only in relation to its correlation with a condescending attitude. I wouldn’t want to see the $400+ girl quoted at ANY price.
“I charge what I do based upon how much I want to entertain per week.”
Hmm, I recall mentioning, in a previous thread, that that would be a good way to do it. My contention, IN A DIFFERENT THREAD, was that the BULK of the 300+ club are just arbitrarily setting their prices at that level because they see other girls doing it, and think they deserve the same rate.
“My phone is ringing off the hook…”
I’m sure it is. The problem with most of the established providers posting to this forum is that they seem to envision themselves as provider union reps. They defend a $300 price point, not only for themselves, but for all the dead wood members of the providers' union, and attack the reputation and “inferior workmanship” of all providers outside the union.
Food for thought... Those ladies that charge 200 would raise their rates if they weren't afraid the phone would stop ringing. Go ahead, next time you see them, ask them that question.
I’m not sure I understand your point. I think I made the point, in another post, that these girls are realists who do quite well at lower price points because they are more concerned about actually making a profit than taking an unrealistic stand at an arbitrary price point. They also tend to keep overhead much lower than their higher priced counterparts, so a much higher percentage of their fee goes straight to the bottom line.
"Daytime gent's who hobby allot tend to blame me for their lack of cash flow. If you can't afford it, please don't call me. They also tend to be entrenched in the hobby so much that they even come with their own gossip about other providers and hobbyists, which I feel is the root of every problem so far that's happened in this community.”
I wouldn’t know anything about that. I never initiate discussion of other providers, and rarely have providers brought up the topic with me. I can only recall three occasions. It appears to me, however, that the providers on this board are a bit cliquish, and frequently talk amongst themselves about hobbyists.
“And yes, as I take time to spell check my document, I am reminded of how important little details are in life and business as well. 
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I sure hope that wasn’t a petty dig at me for misspelling “hobbyist” a couple times! Yeah, it was a stupid and embarrassing mistake. Everyone makes an occasional spelling, grammar, or punctuation error. The point is that I don’t make frequent errors. You know that! I’ll put my record against anyone. Go ahead and do a search for all my posts. Compare my error rate to anyone else’s and tell me where I stand.
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I charge what I do based upon how much I want to entertain per week. My phone is ringing off the hook and I don't want to see that many gent's, it's gross to say the least and my risk level increases as well. Been there... done that!
I don't consider myself a princess, but I will admit seeing 2 gent's in a day with multiple hour dates is much more my style than seeing 5/one hour dates. This is why I lower my multiple hour rate. I'd rather lose $$ to spend quality time getting to know a guy.
Food for thought... Those ladies that charge 200 would raise their rates if they weren't afraid the phone would stop ringing. Go ahead, next time you see them, ask them that question.
Daytime gent's who hobby allot tend to blame me for their lack of cash flow. If you can't afford it, please don't call me.
These same high volume hobbyists tend to work that hour "plus" to get the most bang for their buck. They also tend to be entrenched in the hobby so much that they even come with their own gossip about other providers and hobbyists, which I feel is the root of every problem so far that's happened in this community. They want to know very personal information about us ladies, asking things they don't need to know or should want to know. I state in my site, I'm looking for long term relationships, but I sincerely doubt those on a woman hunt of the week read my site anyway LOL.
I've always tried to be very accommodating with how I treat each person I meet. I've been getting way too many calls from guys that can't afford 300 and I've been referring then back to City Pages. Share the wealth right?
Soooo, in closing. If you are on a woman "hunt of the week", please do us both a favor and don't call me.
And yes, as I take time to spell check my document, I am reminded of how important little details are in life and business as well.
The primary topic of my post was ATTITUDE, not price. Price was discussed only in relation to its correlation with a condescending attitude. I wouldn’t want to see the $400+ girl quoted at ANY price.
“I charge what I do based upon how much I want to entertain per week.”
Hmm, I recall mentioning, in a previous thread, that that would be a good way to do it. My contention, IN A DIFFERENT THREAD, was that the BULK of the 300+ club are just arbitrarily setting their prices at that level because they see other girls doing it, and think they deserve the same rate.
“My phone is ringing off the hook…”
I’m sure it is. The problem with most of the established providers posting to this forum is that they seem to envision themselves as provider union reps. They defend a $300 price point, not only for themselves, but for all the dead wood members of the providers' union, and attack the reputation and “inferior workmanship” of all providers outside the union.
Food for thought... Those ladies that charge 200 would raise their rates if they weren't afraid the phone would stop ringing. Go ahead, next time you see them, ask them that question.
I’m not sure I understand your point. I think I made the point, in another post, that these girls are realists who do quite well at lower price points because they are more concerned about actually making a profit than taking an unrealistic stand at an arbitrary price point. They also tend to keep overhead much lower than their higher priced counterparts, so a much higher percentage of their fee goes straight to the bottom line.
"Daytime gent's who hobby allot tend to blame me for their lack of cash flow. If you can't afford it, please don't call me. They also tend to be entrenched in the hobby so much that they even come with their own gossip about other providers and hobbyists, which I feel is the root of every problem so far that's happened in this community.”
I wouldn’t know anything about that. I never initiate discussion of other providers, and rarely have providers brought up the topic with me. I can only recall three occasions. It appears to me, however, that the providers on this board are a bit cliquish, and frequently talk amongst themselves about hobbyists.
“And yes, as I take time to spell check my document, I am reminded of how important little details are in life and business as well. ”
I sure hope that wasn’t a petty dig at me for misspelling “hobbyist” a couple times! Yeah, it was a stupid and embarrassing mistake. Everyone makes an occasional spelling, grammar, or punctuation error. The point is that I don’t make frequent errors. You know that! I’ll put my record against anyone. Go ahead and do a search for all my posts. Compare my error rate to anyone else’s and tell me where I stand.
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-- Modified on 10/15/2003 3:43:52 PM
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