Hobbyists: when you attempt to lowball a provider, is it because to some degree you don't care about seeing her, there fore you don't mind if she declines seeing you after your haggling attempts?

just this week I've had 3 guys try to haggle me down on my already , in my eyes, low rate. It's annoying but I guess it comes with the territory, especially since I advertise on back page. I don't run specials, or half hours or quickies. I don't DNS them, but sometimes you have to educate that client on proper etiquette, and let them know it's not ok to try to negotiate

...that they scan and email you a copy of their diploma.

I think that at least the majority of guys who try to negotiate DO accept that this might land them on our DNS lists.   It's just part of the risk they run, which is ok with them, all in pursuit of a "bargain".

Me, I'm the one who's behind u at the store telling u in my head and sighing out loud, to hurry the fuck up with ur 100 coupons and get the fuck outta my way! I'm busy! And don't have time for that shit!  
So what I'm saying is there's always gonna be a coupon clipper and haggler. You, or I can't avoid them. Unfortunately!  
#justsayin

Try the self check out line, you control the speed.

Why is it so bad for a client to make an offer if it is done politely and you are not hassled about it.
The hobby is business and not questioning your religion.      Providers do offer specials sometimes.
Clients do have limits they can pay.     Are they somehow evil or an animal for asking.    Some providers do have some unrealistic prices that makes one question the value.   I have never done that so don't call me a cheap b------.     Just curious what you think.

Well said. It doesn't happen often but when it does, it drives me nuts.  
What is worse is when the person either gives themselves a discount or  asks for one in the midst of a deep embrace. And yes, it MAY end someone up on my dns list.
It always reminds me that I sure do luv my respectful fun loving gentlemen.  I could  just smooch them all over!

Posted By: DebbieNoonerGirl

I think that at least the majority of guys who try to negotiate DO accept that this might land them on our DNS lists.   It's just part of the risk they run, which is ok with them, all in pursuit of a "bargain".  
   
 My policy on this is very strict: any mention of $ (especially prior to screening!) and I stop communicating.    
   
 Negotiating, haggling, low-balling, whatever-you-wanna-call-it..... you're mentioning MONEY, that's a no-no. so you're done.  
   
   
 Personally, I don't get offended by it.  More like exasperation, though, when someone has gone through all the other steps of booking a date and then when I'm about to give him confirmation instructions he suddenly wants to "make a deal".    
 At that point, as he's already been screened, I'll usually reply in the negative with a little extra love-note requesting he not contact me again.    
   
   
 What I actually find insulting is when someone I've already met sends me a low offer.    
   
 Because, in my mind, what he is essentially saying is this, "I'd like to see you again, but having now sampled your service, I have determined that your real value to me is actually $xxx, rather than your standard $xxxx fee."  
   
 That shit is offensive to me.  

What are the unrealistic prizes based on according to you...