Personally I find the prices here in the DC area to be rather high.  Anyway, would it be a serious mistake to go to a provider and offer less than what she advertised?  I have never been w/ an escort before, but it seems to reason that if I were to book an appointment during non rush hours, the price should be less.

In short, if I go to an incall advertised at $200, and say "sorry all I have is $100", perhaps even noting that $100 is better than nothing (especially during a week day when I assume demand is low), will I be totally out of line?  Or do most providers expect their customers to haggle?

I'd not only say you're totally out of line, but demonstrating absolutely no class.  If you can't afford to hobby, then don't hobby.

Do you also bargain with your dentist or TV repairman on a slow day?  If the price is more than you can afford, move on to somebody in your price range.  There are a lot of choices out there.

and any internet provider worth her salt is streets away from begging for half price jobs no matter what day of the week it is. Most of these gals set their own maximum of clients per day and have no problem keeping their Franklin daily planners full. $200.00? shit; in LA a price like that will have the lady booked into the next decade.

Ok, well don't get too caught up in my specific example.  A 50% is alot.

However, I want to know if haggling is okay.  While the point made about the prices a dentist sets may be true (although that can be haggled), what about buying a car?  Those prices are always negotiated.  Real estate is negotiated. I could go on and on. I even negotiated w/ my maid service.  I negotiated w/ my landlord.

Actually yes you can.  The insurance company will "haggle" w/ the dentist so to speak.

And I agree with the "what an idiot" and "YaGottaBeShittinMe"!

Goods with a fixed cost and profit markups can sometimes be negotiated.  Services are based on a determined value, and are rarely negotiated.  Both of these also depend upon the culture - it is common to negotiate price on almost everything in some foreign countries.

But in the U.S., the bargaining climate typically does not exist for high-end services. Streetwalkers will usually negotiate.  Some AMP girls will also negotiate.  However, in both cases, your resulting session quality may reflect that reduction in cost.

Most escorts will either hang up on you or show you the door.  Rarely is even discussing payment allowed, much less debating it.

What kind of work do you do?  Just wondering if somebody could walk up to you and ask you to take a pay cut...

It has been discussed at length that providers should be cautious of anyone specifically discussing compensating her for any service. Now the other side of that coin: When L/E is making a sting on clients they always try to record the gentleman making reference to an amount of compensation. You are placing a bulls eye on your freedom by talking about money, services, etc, in detail. And as mentioned earlier in the thread, most providers do not discuss money and I definitely do not know any provider that negotiates.

I agree with the comment above that you will be out of line and displaying a total lack of class.  Don't insult a lady and waste her time by turning up without the correct donation.

Hobby within your financial limits and financial comfort zone.  This is not like haggling over the price of an inanimate object like a car.

Thanks for the advice.  That is what this newbie discussion board is for, right?

Finally, someone asked if I would do my job for 50% less.  Well no.  However, I work for a consulting firm, so when we submit a proposal to a potential client, there is a negotiation which takes place.  And often, we will submit a low bid (where we barely make money if any) just to get our foot in the door w/ a particular client.

Nevertheless, I do hear you all loud and clear.

Reiscussing and "negotiating" donations

One final question.  No doubt lots of providers are heading to Detroit as we speak.  I am sure their rates will double and triple this weekend.

Are there ever any circumstances where a provider lowers rates?  Are the so called "early bird specials" legit?

. . . rarly specials or other specials.

I read one review where the reviewer talked the provider into giving him a $50 discount. . . that doesn't mean it is a good thing to do.

These girls need to make a living.  I generally don't go to women who charge less than $250/hr because I figure they do so many guys a day and I'm number ten (or fifteen in some cases).  I'd rather pay more money for a women who does one- two guys a day or at least does it part time.

did I negotiate a price with a provider. But it was she who opened the door.

It was a high $$$$ lady, well reviewed and drop-dead gorgeous, who advertised a "Holiday Special" on TER, without stating what that special was. I called her, and she quoted a figure 40% of her normal hourly rate, for a half-hour.

Now, I do not do half-hours - ever! Indeed, usually I schedule two hours or more. But to her half-hour suggestion, I responded "well, how about [2/3 of her regular rate] for a full hour" to which she said "fine" and a deal was struck.

And an amazing hour it was!

But this was a special case, she had invited the negotiation. Under normal circumstances, the rule is NEVER, EVER haggle.

understand why you would want to haggle over price with a woman you want to spend "quality" time with.  It shows either marked stupidity or a major league disregard for the safety of one's own privates if the liason does "come" off.

OSBro: Should you ever find yourself in a major legal Nevada brothel, do not - I repeat - DO NOT accept prices off the menu, except as a wish list for the lady.
Independents are different. Treat them well - They deserve the respect.
Of course, that's just my opinion...

Jesus in a Bikini  I don't get the indignation about not negotiating with a provider for the donation.  Its a reasonable question for a newbie to ask.  

As has been said many times most professional services regularly negotiate their fees.  A lawyer may negotiate the fee,  insurance companies negotiate with physicans and hospitals etc.  If you are in a non union job, you more than likely negotiated your own salary when you started.

That said, most of the prostitutes here don't negotiate their fee and those that do usually are the less desirable ones.

OSB if the company you work for habitually negotiates prices with clients at break even or below break even figures to attain a client, I would then assume you raise your rates dramatically to cover cost previously lost? I would not consider that a soild business concept,although it is done all the time.

 If a provider follwed this same practice we would label it as upselling. None of us like that method at all, you wouldn't either. The providers point of view would be the same, she would not want to be down sold.
It is never a good idea to discuss money with a provder in person. If she does get out of there. If you do you will be asked to leave.
Lastly when I quote a price to a customer I also do not negotiate I hate it, if you can't afford my work call someone else. This is how providers feel. Good business in my opinion

Well I am certainly beginning to see that this whole 'industry' is certainly a 'big deal' for all involved.  Stop, before you jump down my throat, remember this is the newbie board1!

My experience w/ paying for a sexual act is limited primarily to being a batchelor party where there are strippers (freaks, ho's).  Let me also back up and say that the majority of the batchelor parties I have been to have been down at my frat house.  Many of the strippers who come, also strip in the local Detroit strip clubs.  Many are just some ho's.  Some are kinda cute, some so-so.  Most do not have perfect bodies.

Anyway, they may charge 60 bucks for some head. Stripping at batchelor parties is not their profession.

This here (TER) is a totally differnet situation.

Reiscussing and "negotiating" donations

Again, I am learning very quickly that these providers do this as a 'regular' job.  They are not like street walkers who might 'settle' for less because its been a slow night, or because its cold out and they would rather be in a warm place at a discount than shivering outside.

Not to mention, these providers seem like consumate professionals who know what the heck they are doing in the bed.  I have read many reviews and often said to myself, "dang, I wish my girl did all that!"

It seems to me that most, both hobbyists and providers, feel that it the money is for the experience. Provider does not equal stripper. And I would be curious to know how many of the providers would be offended by being called a "ho"

I'm hearing this advice seven years too late. The prices did seem pretty high...

Don't be an ASS. If you think the price is too high then do not pay it. This is a supply and demand system at work. If your assumptions are correct then the price would reflect that you were correct. So you are both wrong on your assumption and an ass for bargaining the price. Do you want her to bargain at the moment you are about to cum saying that your 60 minutes are up? Do not be an ASS. pay the ticket have a good time.

Negotiating at the call after previously agreed  upon cost seems bad form.   We would not like reverse if girl agrrees to $$$ and then at call says tips are needed.   I do not think we would do this with our dentist / attorney after agreed upon price (I don't intend this as flame but is my 3 cents..)

I agree completely.  This strikes me as a simple thing. 1.You get what you pay for.
2. How would any woman feel when a lobster dinner was agreed and you suggest McDonalds. If I were her I'd suggest that you "provide" for yourself and show you the door.