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munchinmuffin 75 Reviews 4902 reads
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So I have always been personally intrigued by the providers decision to upcharge for Greek services.  Now not all ladies do, but many do.  And the amount can be from half a Benjie to hundreds or even a grand.  And truth be told it rankles me a bit.  Now I know that some will say the lady has to prep more and that’s a time issue and she needs to be compensated.  Maybe that’s true.  But she spends time showering, putting on makeup, dressing in hot clothes, doing her nails etc etc and that’s built into her standard fee.  I have never had a provider say, it’s x for my honorarium if I just role out of bed and see you but if you want me showered and made up and wearing sexy clothes it’s an upcharge.  That being the case, what if ladies had a tick box menu with everything listed and you checked what you wanted and added it all up for the fee.  So if you didn’t want DFK for instance you didn’t check that box and you weren’t charged for it.   How would you guys feel about that pricing model?

Perish the thought. lol

 

As for "a la carte" pricing, I am against it. Charging for "extra" services implies she doesn't enjoy them, and like most guys here I like to delude myself into believing the hookers I see are actually enjoying what they do with me.  

 
I "kind of "get it about Greek, but I am not really much of a fan of Greek in the first place, I much prefer pussy over ass so it's not really anything I am too concerned about. If a woman were to charge me extra for DFK for example, now that would be an issue to me.  

 

Ironically, I have paid a "propina" for BBBJ when "down south" on many occasions, but that's not to say it wasn't a bit irritating.

DO you want the people at starbucks to enjoy making your cup of coffee too?  Or at least smile when they give it to you so you can pretend they enjoy doing it for you

but yes, if I ever were to go to Starbucks without being dragged there by some woman I would expect them to at least pretend to not be doing it against their will.

I don't agree with all the other "Al la carte" extra pricing you are getting into, as it would be so much work on both sides to go through an entire list of things you want or don't want..

However, I charge the extra $ for Greek because I need to prepare for it...get clean. ;-) So that takes more time to "prepare" on top of my getting ready for the appointment. Also, if a guy has never done it before, or is well endowed, it will take us a bit longer to make it happen.  

I, for one, actually, enjoy Greek. :-P I am a tough cummer, always have been, but that helps to get me there. :-)

The whole "check off the boxes" approach is antithetical to GFE, which is the norm for this game.  And since I'm not a Greek fanatic I just won't choose that in advance.  As to the rest, I read reviews and know what I'm getting.  Girls have the right to offer their own list of services at whatever price they want.  Using the reviews here and back-channel  you can usually be sure what you're getting for any particular price.
Your approach is unnecessary and over-complicates things.  It ain't broke, so why fix it?

Mongers would pick the lady from the line up, then choose services from the board. Then pay up front.
One of my duties was to collect from the monger if he went beyond his menu that he had chosen. That was of course, with the permission of the lady.
If he went beyond his chosen activities without her permission. The lying dirtbag usually found himself lighter a large sum of funds and somehow learned to fly down a very steep set of stairs.  

Moral to the story is that an A LA carte pricing method is a screwed up way of dealing with what we do.

I, too, worked in a brothel at one time.  I've seen girls walk out with $3,000 off a guy just by upcharging for different things plus adding more time.  If you are a good hustler, you can make a lot more money that way than you ever could just charging a flat rate.  At the brothel, they charge a door fee like you said, guy picks the girl out and they negotiate in her room.  Oh yeah, Mick, you did not screw with the ladies or you got tossed out on your rear.  I do remember that.  lol  It was a good model for the pimps and the girls, because the more they made the more you made.  

Just so it’s clear, I’m not advocating for a la carte pricing I just wanted to hear what people thought about it....which apparently the idea does not sit well with people!

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It’s common to see the upcharges on BP ads. Some guys just want a nut without the extras, so be it. Some look for short quickies, 15min just blow me or let me get this out of my body, so be it. If there weren’t guys asking to pay less to get less there wouldn’t be so many offering it.

Greek I understand completely. If you don’t care if there’s shit on your dick that’s your choice, or maybe something you might pay extra for. But the ladies I’ve seen usually flush themselves out which takes time before and after. And if they don’t charge extra then you’re paying for it even if your not using it.

Now what gets me are those who offer GFE and GFE Plus. GFE gets you DFK and one and done. The Plus gets you MSOG and CIM. But I get this too, I see Asians in DC that they offer the Plus at a 40 upcharge, I’m ok with that since I can’t recall the last time I ever finished with a BJ and I’m too old to get out more than 1 in an hour, so I save 40, or that’s there tip.

But yes if someone asked extra for DFK, I’d simply move on.  

Now how do you feel about the uncharged for a full hour when they offer shorter times like 45mins or 30mins? It’s only a few extra bucks to get the whole hour. But there are guys who look to only pay for time they plan to stay and even if 30mins is at 75% or greater there are guys who will appreciate the little savings they get. I do understand why it’s this way for the ladies, they have to do the sheets, shower, hair, and makeup.  

And as far as someone wanting a discount, it wouldn’t be an upcharge if you told them to hold over there looks, smell, sheets and cum on face and in mouth from the last guy, all that preparation effort should offer you a discount, unless it’s considered a fetish then yes, upcharge applies LoL

That's the way it's done in brothels. (As mick said), It is also very common with casino girls, streetwalkers, lower end BP escorts, and most agencies in Vegas.  

Not as common with the "well reviewed" TER providers but there are some that do that. Some have the rates in the website. Some will tell you in person.  

Most folks on this thread say it's a dumb idea, but there are definitely many ladies out there that do price ala carte.

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Posted By: munchinmuffin

So I have always been personally intrigued by the providers decision to upcharge for Greek services.  Now not all ladies do, but many do.  And the amount can be from half a Benjie to hundreds or even a grand.
I'm not into the Greek thing, so this is not from experience. Rather, this comment is from reading TER and elsewhere, assuming things, and making things up.  
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I have a feeling that some who do Greek prepare by checking the envelope for the right amount and dropping their panties in a convenient location. If they remembered to bring lube, so much the better. Others prepare by starting one or more days before with a restricted diet. They might do a colon cleansing (like some do before a colonoscopy exam) 6-12 hours before the meeting. I can see how the latter might want a bigger upcharge to do all that prep. ... It's nice of her to offer, butt :-) I don't need to go there.  

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I saw someone on here (DC Boards maybe) that says she fasts for 12 hours if greek is selected. I know that's probably extreme, but if she does that, she is more than welcome to charge whatever upcharge she wants.

As for a la carte, you'd probably end up paying more. I was browsing potential escorts to see and I someone on the NYC Top 100 that charges extra for CIM. Immediate no from me. I don't want to script my encounters, and if I pay the extra for CIM and I end up not doing it, I would feel entitled to a refund of the CIM charge (I know it's not gonna happen but I would still feel I deserve one)

I once had a lady I saw very frequently who said "That if a lady charges extra for greek she really doesn't want to do it".  Her words not mine.   bigdell

Nice of her to speak for everyone lol

... since my session activities are different than the average monger and would no doubt be cheaper if ordered ala carte.

I recall one gal charging for everything:   clothed, stripped to bra and panties, stripped to panties only, full nude - she actually charged for sucking both nipples rather than just one!

 
It was not that seductive, that's for sure.   I much prefer the one price system that is mostly the rule today.

I have no interest in Greek.  I almost always pay one fare for full GFE without the Greek option.  

There is an agency that has upcharges for CIM, COF, Greek, and a few other options.  I am very happy to pay 50 for CIM and make sure the girl knows I will pay 50 for each CIM...and bring a few extra 50s.  I notice a difference between standard service and extra work put in for the upcharge.  The final price is still reasonable when I choose a girl that looks  9+ by my preferences.  No interest in any of the other options.

That is a thought.  I not a big Greek person but if a guy would like to measure his cock  circumference and  length and send it  prior to visit also that could all work out 💪 ouch sometime it’s just not going to happen! Lol 😂

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I don't have to have to peruse a futures contract when I'm looking for someone to satisfy me.  Ideally, a girl will determine what it's worth for her to do this gig and just charge something that covers all the possibilities.

I don't really bother with cheap hookers (unless caught I'm some shitty place like Dothan AL where that's all there is), so it's generally safe to assume that a certain set of activities are available without having to see it in writing.  This approach hasn't failed me yet.  

Charging extra has nothing to do with disliking a service....i can only speak for myself but I do alot of greek/pse  and pro submissive work and thoroughly enjoy both but it's just more work plain and simple.  Yes there's extra prep which if done properly can take 45 min give or take and it takes a lot of work up and can be difficult to take a dick up the ass... Can be very uncomfortable at first until it gets going which then it can be great.  

Also you have to mentally, physically, be prepared for that and relax and many factors even dietery changes often have to be made..... All which determine how successful Greek will be for both people.  As for my pro submissive work, again it's more work. I'm a sub in "real life" but If I'm going to be getting tied up and whipped and spending all the time to create elaborate role plays with a client and getting marks, etc then it absolutely needs to be more!!

All of that is far different then chatting it up over a drink and having vanilla sex as in gfe.

Seems a no brained to me.More work then it's more money....

Posted By: Gypsyofchicago
Re: We price how we see fit but....  
Charging extra has nothing to do with disliking a service....i can only speak for myself but I do alot of greek/pse  and pro submissive work and thoroughly enjoy both but it's just more work plain and simple.  Yes there's extra prep which if done properly can take 45 min give or take and it takes a lot of work up and can be difficult to take a dick up the ass... Can be very uncomfortable at first until it gets going which then it can be great.  
   
 Also you have to mentally, physically, be prepared for that and relax and many factors even dietery changes often have to be made..... All which determine how successful Greek will be for both people.  As for my pro submissive work, again it's more work. I'm a sub in "real life" but If I'm going to be getting tied up and whipped and spending all the time to create elaborate role plays with a client and getting marks, etc then it absolutely needs to be more!!  
   
 All of that is far different then chatting it up over a drink and having vanilla sex as in gfe.  
   
 Seems a no brained to me.More work then it's more money....

Well said! I am a pro sub and enjoy greek as well, but both require more preparation and work and have a higher chance of creating a physical irritation that can hinder my work. I have to factor that into my rate structure.  

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Posted By: Gypsyofchicago
Re: We price how we see fit but....  
Charging extra has nothing to do with disliking a service....i can only speak for myself but I do alot of greek/pse  and pro submissive work and thoroughly enjoy both but it's just more work plain and simple.  Yes there's extra prep which if done properly can take 45 min give or take and it takes a lot of work up and can be difficult to take a dick up the ass... Can be very uncomfortable at first until it gets going which then it can be great.  
   
 Also you have to mentally, physically, be prepared for that and relax and many factors even dietery changes often have to be made..... All which determine how successful Greek will be for both people.  As for my pro submissive work, again it's more work. I'm a sub in "real life" but If I'm going to be getting tied up and whipped and spending all the time to create elaborate role plays with a client and getting marks, etc then it absolutely needs to be more!!  
   
 All of that is far different then chatting it up over a drink and having vanilla sex as in gfe.  
   
 Seems a no brained to me.More work then it's more money....

I do also charge a bit more for my BDSM/dominatrix sessions. Yes, it is more work because it requires more planning for role playing, toys, and outfits. I love doing it but yes, there is more time involved as well as the cost that I have put in for the items we may be using. I have to have my crops/whips/paddles custom made to be smaller as most that are on the market are created for larger men to use. It's bull shit !!!!  :)

Lots of providers from low rate to high rate charge more for PSE/greek dates, myself included. I have many friends and colleagues who have different rate tiers based on services they offer. Having higher rates for certain activities does not mean that we don't enjoy them- rather it just accounts for *extra preparation* outside of the hours it takes most providers to shower, shave, do makeup, hair, get dressed, etc. I wouldn't offer PSE if I didn't really enjoy it!

I recently started offering PSE/greek engagements at a higher rate with a 2 hour minimum. This is simply because it requires much more prep time (as Gypsyofchicago explained so eloquently) which may include douching, dietary changes, using plugs to stretch beforehand, etc. I have a time minimum for this because it takes a bit of time for me to ease into greek, and it is not as pleasurable for me when rushed.

If this rate structure is an issue for you, there are no shortage of providers who offer all inclusive pricing...

- Devorah

This thread kind of surprised me as I love Greek. It’s one of my favorite activities and I’m one of the rare ladies that can actually get me off with it. If you read my reviews, you can see how much I enjoy it. However, I charge extra for it because of the preparation it takes. It’s not as easy as just putting on makeup and showering. If you’re doing it right, it’s more than one or two steps to make sure you are perfectly clean and ready to have anal sex. I also charge more for Greek because of the costs associated with something extra you are needing to buy, specifically for that session. I think it’s up to every provider what they charge, and just because they decide to charge extra for something, doesn’t mean they don’t like it. That assumption is just not true, anyone that sees me, knows that. :)

When I worked in Montreal it was commonplace to up charge for both CIM and Greek.  Of course I also received texts there asking if I could do 15 minute sessions, lol!
It's generally much more civilized here.  :)
I like all-inclusive pricing and prefer the experience to feel less transactional.  

I enjoy Greek but I will continue to consider it extra, because it takes extra prep work. If it wa just included, most clients would try to do it. & I don't think I'm built for that lol

When you buy a new car do you ask to remove all the tires and the steering wheel so it will be cheaper? On the flip side do you get upset when you find out that winter tires or gas actually costs extra?

Unfortunately charging for extra beyond requirements is a normal thing in nearly all aspects of life. I'm surprised you're not used to that by now or that you think the escort industry is any different.  

Doing Greek is not a requirement to provide a girlfriend experience or even a PSE because in reality not everyone does it either because they don't like it or it hurts or it requires more prep. The ladies that DO provide Greek understand this. This is supply and demand and that greatly affects the cost of things.

 At one point I never used to charge extra for Greek but that didn't make me any more or less busy. That didn't make people request it any more or less. So why NOT charge extra?

To imply that a girl that charges for Greek doesn't enjoy it is contradictory to the entire hobby itself. I charge. That doesnt mean I don't enjoy what I do. If a painter enjoys painting does that mean they should not make a living from their work? If a chef enjoys cooking does that mean he should not open his own restaurant and charge for his food? Think about it...

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At the level of kissing or BBBJ, a la carte pricing would be ridiculous, but I certainly understand an upcharge for anal and other special activiities like nuru massage, etc. Are there any girls who offer anal and DON'T upcharge for it?
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I'm kind of indifferent to Greek. I don't avoid it, but don't purposely seek it out. I can understand providers charging more, but I'm generally not paying for it. I would be fine paying extra for anal with a regular who suggested it or encouraged it, indicating that she wanted to do it, as long as the upcharge was reasonable.
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The only time I've ever had Greek is with one of my favorites, who offers it by itself on the menu for an upcharge, and as part of some other packages. I sometimes get one of those packages, not for the anal in particular, and when I do I end up  fucking her ass. I don't get any vibe that she doesn't enjoy it (she'll ask "you want my ass, now?"), and I blow my load just as hard in her ass as I do in her pussy.

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There is a provider in Chicago (kat wickedkitten) that uses a la carte pricing. I saw her years ago before and I enjoyed my time with her. Kats business seems to do well.

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... come out to install an outlet.  While he was there I asked him to also fix a light switch.  He charged me extra for it!  The nerve of that guy!

(Actually, that's all a lie, I do my own electrical work.)

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