KaiJohansson in NYC - name change from KaiJohnson

[ThirdEye]

He may vary his rate, as many providers do. I doubt he is charging everyone $500. Maybe he is now. But just my conjecture.

[BuzzLiteQueer]

1 hour ago, ThirdEye said:

He may vary his rate, as many providers do. I doubt he is charging everyone $500. Maybe he is now. But just my conjecture.

I know nothing about this RM but from my experience with other RM, the rate depends on multiple factors such as the proposed activities, when and where, & how long a session as well as factors we are unaware of such as the RM's particular need for $ at the moment and his schedule (personal, professional, etc.)

If I am interested in a RM, I messenger him on RM, telling him about me (age, height, etc.), what I'm looking for and for how long and then propose a donation.  This usually always works.  I propose a donation that I think is fair, even if a tad high.  I don't want to get into haggling with the RM as that can create a bad vibe if a bargain is struck.

[ThirdEye]

8 minutes ago, BuzzLiteQueer said:

I know nothing about this RM but from my experience with other RM, the rate depends on multiple factors such as the proposed activities, when and where, & how long a session as well as factors we are unaware of such as the RM's particular need for $ at the moment and his schedule (personal, professional, etc.)

If I am interested in a RM, I messenger him on RM, telling him about me (age, height, etc.), what I'm looking for and for how long and then propose a donation.  This usually always works.  I propose a donation that I think is fair, even if a tad high.  I don't want to get into haggling with the RM as that can create a bad vibe if a bargain is struck.

Wow. I’m shocked that you propose donations and that this usually works for you. Kudos to you. A provider might find it a turn off/degrading if it’s you who sets the price. 

Edited Saturday at 07:04 PM by ThirdEye

[Walt]

7 hours ago, pubic_assistance said:

Because they're running a business.

Unless you're Harry Winston, you want a regular stream of customers. 

Most are indeed running a full-time buisnesses with standard pricing strategies -- but there are two other strategies that none of us on CoM need to like, but that providers do indeed employ.

One is that some provider are monetizing an occasional hobby and are motivated on;y when they feel it is worth it.

The second is the strategy that luxury brands use to imply status by charging outlandish amounts. They may sell many less units, but their profit margin can be enormous.  Many of their clients are not looking to buy something because it is the least expensive on the market. They are not strategizing by focusing on being competitive with the cheapest thing on the market. Prada/Louis Vuitton/Chanel/Hermes/Gucci (and MANY MANY young/hip/artisanal/cool/exclusive/limited/boutiquey/high-end brands that CoM readers don't know the names of) could sell many more of their products at substantially lower prices and still make "a profit" -- but rather they choose to limit availability, charge a lot more per unit, and achieve an enormous profit margin per unit sold.

Edited Saturday at 08:40 PM by Walt

[BuzzLiteQueer]

1 hour ago, ThirdEye said:

A provider might find it a turn off/degrading if it’s you who sets the price. 

I think they don't see it negatively as it usually matches what they would have asked and sometimes is a tad bit more.  They have often told me that they appreciate the fact I am direct and clear about what I want.  I think respectful communication is the key.  Avoid, IMHO, flea-market style haggling.

[BuzzLiteQueer]

25 minutes ago, Walt said:

The second is the strategy that luxury brands use to imply status by charging outlandish amounts. They may sell many less units, but their profit margin can be enormous.

I agree that is a common strategy in marketing consumer goods, etc.  But when applied to RM, it is risible to me.  I'm not sure what is more ridiculous: the RM who prices himself that way or the client who buys into the fiction/fantasy that the exorbitant price means they are getting a higher quality experience.

[Walt]

3 minutes ago, BuzzLiteQueer said:

I agree that is a common strategy in marketing consumer goods, etc.  But when applied to RM, it is risible to me.  I'm not sure what is more ridiculous: the RM who prices himself that way or the client who buys into the fiction/fantasy that the exorbitant price means they are getting a higher quality experience.

The point when discussing prices is not that whether you or I find it ridiculous that people pay way too much for a handbag (or for a provider) -- the point it that some people actually do pay the ridiculous prices.  No matter how much you and I point out that Birkin Bags should cost substantially less is going to have any effect whatsoever on their actual price now or in the future.