Ask about returning customer discount?

[+ DickyF]

I had two sessions with an escort who was just starting out. This was 6 months ago. Though it was a business arrangement I think he liked our time together.

The thing is I wanted to hire him again but see his posted rate went up 20%. Is it cool to ask him for a returning customer discount rate? Either the original rate or I'd consider 10% more. The posted rate is just a little too high.

 

I know working guys get tired of being asked for discounts right off the bat. However I think this is a little different.

 

Thx for any advice.

[+ Truereview]

I have had this situation twice before and after I've explained my position to the escort, neither pushedback. One guy told me he was planning to charge me the regular rate anyway. The other told me he appreciated Ihad given him so much business and that I was part of his success (way with words!). Needless to say, I'm still a loyal customer with the latter. If you don't ask, it will always be in the back of your mind. Just be upfront, but don't come across entitled to it, afterall, the escort is the business owner. His business, his rules. In the long run, I think any good business man will realize long term relationships pay off than being inflexible in the short term.

[jjkrkwood]

Perhaps he is offering some snacks for the additional cost ?

 

[down_to_business]

Firstly, I wouldn't post that question here.. it's between you and your escort but surprisingly Killian gave you (then deleted) a fair answer.

 

Contact him and tell him you would like to see him again at the rate of X$ that you paid last time. This allows you to put the ball in his court (in honor of March Madness) if he wants to discuss a change in his rates. Repeat business and long-term client is sexy, phrasing it as a discount not so sexy.

[Bart]

Yes you can contact him but what if it he does not offer the customer "loyalty discount?"

The money question with posted rates I think is uncomfortable at best, not from his point, mine. Once money or rate comes into question I pass and never contact again because he does have the right to charge whatever he wants, its my problem not his but when its with someone I have seen before I am very uncomfortable with. I do understand cost of living goes up especially big places like NYC or LA.

I had this experience a couple of times with gentlemen, one I use to hire for overnights he has become very popular but his rate went up I have contacted him since, just not in my league and I don't hire based on popularity, I hire on what I like and the time I had.

The second one was a long time hire, again usually an overnight. When last we met he gave me the rate after I had made all the arrangements, 60% increase over previous year, I nearly fell over, I did not question it though because we had become friend. To be honest he was charging less than he should have, but the increase put in above what I was paying other gentlemen. I have not been comfortable talking to him since.

Finally one recent hire charging me on the high side of what I normally pay but still was good given the location. Before we met I saw his posted overnight rate was increased by $500. I did ask and he said he and his friend were just fooling around with rates but that was not what they were going with, two months later the rate is still there, we had talked about doing another overnight rate, made no mention of keeping the current rate I have deflected all of his texts. What he is charging now is more than 98% of all other gentlemen. It was good but not that great.

I can only say in summary when a gentlemen is going to raise rates which he has every right to do, its his business, I would only say if you have regular customers and you plan to keep them at current rate you should tell them or you may just never hear from them again.

I have always lived on the principle that you don't question a posted rate, its not good form. Every gentlemen who I have heard or read prefers it that way, so if that is the rate I support you in charging that but I don't have to hire you either.

[mattr]

The second one was a long time hire, again usually an overnight. When last we met he gave me the rate after I had made all the arrangements, 60% increase over previous year, I nearly fell over, I did not question it though because we had become friend.

 

I am not sure you had become friends if he sprang the 60% higher rate on you after you made the arrangements. I think when he quoted you the new rate you would have been well within your rights to cancel with a simple statement that his new rate was above what you were comfortable spending.

[+ José Soplanucas]

I do not have a lot of experience with regulars, but the few ones I got have frozen their rates as they were the first time we met. I can see they raised the rates at their web ads, but still charge me our first fee with no inflationary effects. I assumed this was a standard practice.

[johnjohn]

I have had 2 different guy, massage then escort session, 1st guy I had seen several times, always incall at his place which is like 65 miles away, I live in the country.

his incall rate was like 150, like 250 for 2 hrs, I work a lot so hard for me to get away to go there. So several times he hit me up, looking for business, saying things slow. I say we come down here for couple hrs, and ad travel fee, he always said would have to be overnight rate, like $700 dollars, I was just looking for couple hrs,

he always declined, <oh he even passed thru the area and still would not stop by. so his loss. He could have made $$ instead of nothing, I am thinking wrong?

Oh yea then he has the Balls to text or sent me chat wanting me to send him $$$ to pay his rent or car payment. Now he asking for money to help with his moving expense. cause he loosing he apt since he cant pay rent, If he had came down for reasonable amount he could have paid his rent.

 

then the 2nd guy also saying he had no business, but again wanted outrageous travel fee. and both would have been reg things, but he passed

I don't understand it . oh yea they use to be BFs ,so guess older one trained the other

[Mikegaite]

More generally, if escorts get nasty because you are asking them the "wrong questions," maybe you are asking them the right questions after all.

 

When in doubt, remember to treat your escorts like you would your radiator technicians or cable modem repairmen, and all will be well.

[JDXXX]

More generally, if escorts get nasty because you are asking them the "wrong questions," maybe you are asking them the right questions after all.

 

When in doubt, remember to treat your escorts like you would your radiator technicians or cable modem repairmen, and all will be well.

 

+1.

 

Right on, Mike!!!!. Well said!!!

[Samfoslom]

When in doubt, remember to treat your escorts like you would your radiator technicians or cable modem repairmen, and all will be well

 

You mean I can do THAT with the cable repairman???:p:p

[JDXXX]

You mean I can do THAT with the cable repairman???:p:p

 

Come on, Sam - you mean you've never had "fun" with a hot cable repair guy before while he's fixing your cable on duty? .

 

I wonder if Mike has???;). Inquiring minds would like to know.

[Samfoslom]

Come on, Sam - you mean you've never had "fun" with a hot cable repair guy before fixing your cable while on duty? .

 

No, but I've fantasized about my air conditioner repairman more than once!

[JDXXX]

No, but I've fantasized about my air conditioner repairman more than once!

 

That's even a better fantasy then with a construction worker.

[body2body]

Back in 2009 during the financial crisis I had been seeing one Gentleman about 2 or 3 times a month for over 3 years. My income had come down drastically and I was facing a number of lifestyle adjustments. After one of our pre-arranged appointments I explained that I was not going to be able to see him as often. I explained that if he didn't hear from me as often, it wasn't because I didn't enjoy his company, it was simply that I was having to make some adjustments that were due to changes in my financial circumstances. A couple of days later he sent me an email saying that he would reduce his fee in the hopes that it would help me continue seeing him. I told him that I was going to continue seeing him as long as he was willing to see me. We continued until he received a big promotion that resulted in him having a rather public profile and he needed to stop. I'll always remember his consideration during a difficult time.

[+ Truereview]

I was brought up to be fair with the cable guy and the radiator technician bc without them, I don't get wired or flushed appropriately. However, I was also brought up to look out for myself first when it comes to services rendered. If I don't, no one else will, and there is nothing gauche about understanding your tab. Your relationship with your service provider will ultimately suffer if you think about fairness but you leave the provider in the dark. If either my cable or radiator guy begin to charge a higher rate, I don't question their integrity, but I do thoughtfully question why they are charging me more. I don't seek a discount, i seek to understand the added value or the added cost of business.

 

Added cost of business scenario: My radiator tech could say that bc I moved to a zip code he doesn't service, he will need to charge a travel fee. If I value his service, I'm happy to pay. If I don't value it enough, I will shop around. On the latter, I will still offer him a choice to keep my business. The ball is on his court.

 

Added value scenario: my cable guy is now providing Showtime and helps me see Starz..he didn't do that before. Of course I will consider paying the higher rate. However if he offers the same lineup and he just charges up without believable rationale, I will still offer him a choice to keep my business. The ball is in his court.

 

Final comment: Today, I know there are more customers than quality providers out there, so I not only treat my quality cable guy and radiator guy fairly; instead, I treat them like gold bc I realize their value but also bc I want to make damn sure they find themselves hard pressed to lose my business. A little honey goes a long way...

[mike carey]

More generally, if escorts get nasty because you are asking them the "wrong questions," maybe you are asking them the right questions after all.

Ping!

[+ honcho]

You mean I can do THAT with the cable repairman???:p:p

 

There was a DSL installer that was totally swoon-worthy (but alas, straight-but-not-homophobic);

another MF member (currently on leave) in the area says he likely had the same installer.

[+ purplekow]

More generally, if escorts get nasty because you are asking them the "wrong questions," maybe you are asking them the right questions after all.

 

When in doubt, remember to treat your escorts like you would your radiator technicians or cable modem repairmen, and all will be well.

 

You mean ogle them incessantly, wait for them to bend over to pick up a dropped tool and then sneak up behind then and ask if they can help you with another hard time you having?

[+ DickyF]

Update - the escort in question raised his rate two more times!

I sent him an email congratulating him on doing so well and that he deserved it. I also said he is a little outside my range now but wished him the best.

Well he responded right away saying the new rates don't apply to me!

Bottomline I was very hesitant to ask him about the rate for me but am very glad I did.

[Kuriousity]

Back in 2009 during the financial crisis I had been seeing one Gentleman about 2 or 3 times a month for over 3 years. My income had come down drastically and I was facing a number of lifestyle adjustments. After one of our pre-arranged appointments I explained that I was not going to be able to see him as often. I explained that if he didn't hear from me as often, it wasn't because I didn't enjoy his company, it was simply that I was having to make some adjustments that were due to changes in my financial circumstances. A couple of days later he sent me an email saying that he would reduce his fee in the hopes that it would help me continue seeing him. I told him that I was going to continue seeing him as long as he was willing to see me. We continued until he received a big promotion that resulted in him having a rather public profile and he needed to stop. I'll always remember his consideration during a difficult time.

 

That guy was a class act...

[LADoug1]

Maybe I'm a little sneaky. When I book I always confirm the rate. If I'm seeing an escort again I confirm the rate I paid the last time. It is his decision whether to ask for the increase or not. I think a professional escort would probably accept the original rate and say nothing. I may tip them though.