I like sures things..and planning ahead, 😏 Oh and Happy Holidays

the provider flakes or has difficulty keeping her part of the agreement. Paying all the $$ up front could lead to problems.

to a valued steady customer than offer a discount.

I prefer more time versus cash discounts. A provider that offers reduced rates with more time will garner a second look from me, and many times I'll book if its an an hour and a half rate at a significant discount. For example, 300 an hour and 450 for two hours. You rarely see that, though. Its more like 300 an hour and 550 for two hours, a 50 discount. At that point, I'd rather book two separate one hour dates - the second being with a different provider.

I'm not saying all girls will stiff you, but this is a terrible idea.  It also gives her no motivation to provide the best service.

Really? I have never had an issue with a provider when I took the offer of a discount. I have no idea where you came up with that thought.  

I do a monthly arrangement with someone I know really well. He pays me once a month and we may do 3 or 4 dinner dates, we may do a dinner date and a multiple day, we may not be able to see each other much one month but it really evens out over the next few months. He has a date he pays me every month and it's much lower than if he were to book 4 dinner dates. It is a win win for us BOTH.  
These arrangements can work if you 2 know each other really well and have a great connection.  
XOXO  
TL

My experiences have been mostly good. I have gotten to know some of the ladies I see regularly fairly well.  
I've had a couple of them suggest a discounted rate when they could use the extra cash to cover some unusual expense. I am not suspicious of them, it's a friendship thing for me, because I've known them for a few years.
I don't ever assume a lower rate with them. I go back to their normal rate the next time.

I had taken over a month off of providing to have some surgery done on my sinuses. I felt like offering a discount after my hiatus would be a great way to say I am available, and thankful for my current clients who waited out my break. I was also hoping this would be fun to gain any future clients attention since I have not done a ton of advertising the past year.  

I accepted an offer for a pay-in-advance discount from a provider who was short of her vacation fun money goal. I don't recall the details, but it was about a 25% discount for paying for three 90-minute sessions up front.  I had known her for a few years and saw her at least monthly, so little risk of her just splitting town, declining service, or being difficult to schedule.

discounts during the summer to attract new clients since there are much less tourists in Florida during the hot summers. Yes, it works.  

So I learned quickly there are no discounts. Wanted to try a Nuru massage and the most appealing provider in the area was priced at a FS level. I know Nuru has a lot of cleanup but just didn't see paying twice the price.
She posted a discount and I figured I'd see if I'd missed judged.  
Placed the envelope and went to shower when I returned I was informed my envelope was short. My envelope is never short, ever. I don't want that to be a problem and take a lot of steps to ensure its correct. I also never take anything above the donation to the room. Despite my suspicion I was very embarrassed. Dressed and went back to the car after the session and made up the shortage. I should have left but standing there with a towel makes an angry exit a lot harder. Still haven't done the review but will never go back.

So...what other coupons are you clipping from the Sunday circular in the Hobbyist Times?