So....

did you give him a deal....lol

Posted By: RoxanneHeartNYC

The jury is still out on this man, since I can not believe the stupidity.  
   
 Hey Roxanne, see you are in hiatus, could I see you the first Friday you get back in? Also is there anyway I could get a discount your prices are too steep for me, also is there anyway it could just be an hour instead of 2?    
   
 Roxanne: Sorry sweetie my prices are non negotiable and the minimum for a Friday or Saturday is 2hr sorry  
   
 Guy: Well that,s not fair today is Friday you should be a bit lenient, and at least consider it.  
   
 Roxanne: Happy Friday thanks for pointing that out and no I'm sorry, those are my guidelines. Perhaps you should consider booking Mon-Thursday on those days I offer 1 hr sessions.  
   
 Guy: That is ridiculous, I can't believe you won't change your mind today being the beginning of a weekend, most people are happy on Fridays.  
   
 I just stopped answering back. I hate when people want to tell me how much I should charge for my time. Go to the supermarket and say hmmm, nope I don't want to pay x amount, I'll give you this instead. Tell your landlord that the rent is too high and that he should consider lowering it.  
   
 What's with the haggling, the prices are what they are and what's this whole Friday business? So I should give you a discount because to some Fridays are the happiest day of the week :O  
   
 Am I missing something here?  Thoughts?

With the "that's not fair....blah blah" I would have blocked the child. There is no reasoning with someone like that. The last thing you need to do is keep trying to justify your business methods.  

Can you imagine what this idiot would be like in person?

My apologies Rox as that was one of my students.

This was part of his field training so your thread is invaluable as I can see exactly how he mishandled his haggling attempt. I will give him an A for his efforts but a D for his approach and F for his result so clearly I have some work to do with him.

I will whip his ass into shape and have him try again with you soon. You have my word on that.

Unlike me, he doesn't have the skill of a surgeon combined with the slickness of a pick pocket, for you would of ended up thanking me for you offering a discounted rate. Ah...the benefits of experience, right?

But everyone starts at the bottom and works their way up.

Please give him more time as he will not fail you, nor me, again.

Enjoy that free time you now have for that session that never occurred.  

You deserve it.

Freebie Friday

It would be a nice gesture for all providers to give it away on Friday. Lol.

Just kidding Ladies.       That guy is unbelievable.

he's me, a not so secret admirer .... lol

I've been the beneficiary of some great "deals" on a first date,  
but not one was because I haggled. IMHO, haggling is badgering someone for a better deal when it should be clear there isn't a "deal" to be had, and If I ask at all before a first date, it's after I've been screened.  

I may subtely INQUIRE if there's a better rate at that time that I'm  not aware of. But I never try to push a deal down someone's throat ... my cock? Maybe

I wouldn't want want to see someone who haggles thoughtlessly. If he's done his homework, read your reviews and published rates and has mentally agreed that he/I have to see you to experience if you're all that and more. I know that I've made my decision that I want you ravishing me. And I you.  

So why would I want you hesitant to meet me right off the bat? I want that first moment to be electric, I want you to want to rip my clothes off and drag me to your bed passionately. I want you to know this gonna be more than a good time like I do. And I love it when a provider says "I know were gonna have a really good time."
So no haggling for me. I'm gonna blow THAT for $50/100? No way

Money has a tendency to alter relationships IRL or hooker/john. I'm not thinking too far ahead to say I'm looking for the first visit to make me want to see you again.  

You've set a value on your time, your skills and self worth. I can respect that. Screw that dude .... figuratively

As a wise man once said,"There is no such thing as a stupid question, just stupid people"

he likes to booze

I've also had some ridiculous requests within the past few hours (starting at 9PM last night, and peaking just about a half hour ago). Not cool. I'll file a joint complaint w/you against Jack Dunphy's firm.

Since it's Friday (and I'm assuming, less convenient for you to meet Fridays than other days?), you can always quote him EXTRA, officially for the trouble of accommodating him on your "off" day, but really just to compensate for putting up with overwhelming dipshitittude

This could be... Once in a lifetime, moment.

i wouldn't even bother to reply to anyone who haggles price on first communication.

and i certainly would block anyone who keeps haggling after i specifically state "no negotiation on rates."

in this particular case i would written back, "you are mistaken.  friday is traditoinally 'assholes pay double' day.  come on over!"

Well that's just rude..  I would not have been so gracious.... that just shows he doesn't know how to respect basic wishes of how someone chooses to do business.... I don't get it either...

Posted By: RoxanneHeartNYC

The jury is still out on this man, since I can not believe the stupidity.  
   
 Hey Roxanne, see you are in hiatus, could I see you the first Friday you get back in? Also is there anyway I could get a discount your prices are too steep for me, also is there anyway it could just be an hour instead of 2?    
   
 Roxanne: Sorry sweetie my prices are non negotiable and the minimum for a Friday or Saturday is 2hr sorry  
   
 Guy: Well that,s not fair today is Friday you should be a bit lenient, and at least consider it.  
   
 Roxanne: Happy Friday thanks for pointing that out and no I'm sorry, those are my guidelines. Perhaps you should consider booking Mon-Thursday on those days I offer 1 hr sessions.  
   
 Guy: That is ridiculous, I can't believe you won't change your mind today being the beginning of a weekend, most people are happy on Fridays.  
   
 I just stopped answering back. I hate when people want to tell me how much I should charge for my time. Go to the supermarket and say hmmm, nope I don't want to pay x amount, I'll give you this instead. Tell your landlord that the rent is too high and that he should consider lowering it.  
   
 What's with the haggling, the prices are what they are and what's this whole Friday business? So I should give you a discount because to some Fridays are the happiest day of the week :O  
   
 Am I missing something here?  Thoughts?

How rude!

I highly dislike when they do that. Especially if they are a business owner themselves because then they should understand first hand how it feels to imply that you're product or service is worth less than your rate.  No one wants to be cheaper than they're really worth and I find it very disrespectful that he pushed so hard for a discount. It's simple. If the prices are too high find someone else or save up your money. I would block him the second he tried to haggle me after I've already said no. You're absolutely right about other products and services and our inability to haggle down a price at a restaurant or grocery store, or mortgage payments. I use that example all the time. He should be happy that he doesn't have to pay taxes on top of that like he would anywhere else.  

Gentlemen don't be rude. If a providers prices are too "steep" move on. There are hundreds of us. With many rates to choose from.

Tell him you are sorry for anything. I know it's just a figure of speech, but he hears agreement with him. Just say "No". Don't explain. Don't apologize. You're trying to be nice, but he sees it as a weakness. That my .02

His negotiation hierarchy probably looked something like:

Reduce fee;
Reduce minimum time;
BBFS;
CIP;
Greek;
Greek BBFS;
Multiple Pops;
Extend previously reduced time to no time limit date because I am such a great lover.

LOL

The best response for this type of gentleman is no communication and block number.

The prevailing wage

Dear Roxanne:
Whether or not you just came back from vacation, you should get fair market share, for your wonderful personality and your lovely derriere.  Now if you can leverage that with the two hour minimum so you don't have to see as many guys so be it.  However, make sure that they have a history of compensating women that much and look for their reviews with providers that are on your tier or higher.

Sure honey, I will hold back and give you a bargain experience...funny that these hobbiests also tend to be the ones that lay out the step by step menu of wht they want even though they know that it is not cool at all and wnat the most for the least.  I suppose we all like a deal, but goodness, not this one.  It is so not sexy to go into meeting someone who already lets you know that they devalue your time.