Different Rates on Different Venues

[Reluctant Daddy]

I was chatting with someone on Grindr who turned out to be a visiting escort. We discussed fees, etc. The fees quoted were substantially less than the fees listed on his Rentmen profile. He also had a massage ad on A4A that referenced “special rates”.

 

In situations like this, should I expect the level of service to be less as well (depending on the venue through which I hire him)? Is it simply a way for him to guarantee any income while visiting?

 

I’m not prone to haggling and would feel uncomfortable bringing up the discrepancy between rates.

[Reluctant Daddy]

I think it's really important to keep the venues in context. Before I started escorting, I would occasionally meet men on Grindr/Scruff who offered to pay me for my time, before it even crossed my mind. These guys would usually offer, say, $100 for a quick blowjob. It was a quick one-time off thing (usually) and 100% physical. It truthfully wasn't much different from any other Grindr hookup, just with an added bonus at the end, and often unexpected.

 

The difference is that RM and similar websites have a clientele there for that express purpose, and the clientele using RM are looking for more than just a blow-n-go. They want your time and companionship along with (or even in spite of!) your body. Men who hire regularly and purposefully are also usually more successful than Joe Everyguy from Grindr, and are able to afford the higher rates.

 

Nowadays, if a man on Grindr tells me he's generous, I tell him my standard rate, and he usually scoffs at me. Says I'm insane. The only guy I've personally talked to on Grindr who agreed to my fee never actually showed up. So I can understand the temptation to lower his rates. Whether that affects his performance or not is hard to say.

 

I don’t have a problem paying the RM rate. It just surprised me that he would quote a much lower rate when we chatted on Grindr. Details weren’t discussed, so I’m not sure what would have been involved in the session.

[MikeBiDude]

I’ve had mixed experience with this...But in general have paid a lesser rate via Grindr that traditional advertising and have never felt the Grindr experience was subpar in anyway vs. a RM rate. And I have sound some very good values on Grindr, and if “gen” comes up I start discussions at a pretty low rate and wait and see. Also, have found some reallly great local neighborhood guys who are available at off/odd times when I might need a friend.

[Guest Listen for the pop]

I was chatting with someone on Grindr who turned out to be a visiting escort. We discussed fees, etc. The fees quoted were substantially less than the fees listed on his Rentmen profile. He also had a massage ad on A4A that referenced “special rates”.

 

In situations like this, should I expect the level of service to be less as well (depending on the venue through which I hire him)? Is it simply a way for him to guarantee any income while visiting?

 

I’m not prone to haggling and would feel uncomfortable bringing up the discrepancy between rates.

This is really interesting! Maybe it’s where I live, but I have yet to come across a Grindr or Scruff profile or chat that mentioned “generous?” Maybe I’m missing something.

[MikeBiDude]

This is really interesting! Maybe it’s where I live, but I have yet to come across a Grindr or Scruff profile or chat that mentioned “generous?” Maybe I’m missing something.

It’s sometimes very subtle bcs profiles will get deleted if too obvious. Sometimes “sugar” slips by and is seen in profiles, “starving student” etc.

[Reluctant Daddy]

This is really interesting! Maybe it’s where I live, but I have yet to come across a Grindr or Scruff profile or chat that mentioned “generous?” Maybe I’m missing something

 

I often see references to guys looking for GENtlemen, and are always a tip off. And because I list a preference of young jocks, sometimes they just cast a line to see if they get a bite.

[+ Eric Hassan]

I was chatting with someone on Grindr who turned out to be a visiting escort. We discussed fees, etc. The fees quoted were substantially less than the fees listed on his Rentmen profile. He also had a massage ad on A4A that referenced “special rates”.

 

In situations like this, should I expect the level of service to be less as well (depending on the venue through which I hire him)? Is it simply a way for him to guarantee any income while visiting?

 

I’m not prone to haggling and would feel uncomfortable bringing up the discrepancy between rates.

 

I don't know that you would expect a subpar situation because his rates are lower on a certain platform than another, but it would have me pause. I would wonder - is he charging too much and so he's trying to get any business he can by dropping his rates? Is he just adjusting to a different market or offering a special limited time discount? Was he maybe gonna hang with you for free, and figured if he can get a few bucks, why not? Is he just not certain of what his value is?

 

I think there's something to be said for some consistency in pricing, as it suggests a certainty of value (at least, on the part of the escort - it's a form of confidence). A classic example is Apple - the same gadget costs the same in every store, to every customer. There are no gimmick sales (holiday weekend bullshit, doorbusters, etc) and no variation in cost based on market. Apple says their gadget is worth whatever amount of money, and that's the end of it (excepting some discount programs). When things go on sale, or you can get them for significantly less in another state, don't you wonder just a little bit about what the value is? A consistent price leads you to believe it's worth it and you're not getting ripped off.

[+ tassojunior]

It's a job. If a mechanic offers to change your oil for half what he usually charges he's going to do the same job.

 

Of course every salesman wants to start high or get up-sells, but once a price is agreed they do the same job.

 

The exception may be clients with really disgusting or painful requests. Some guys will jump on that up-sell too.

 

Massuerfinder always has "base rates" very low because there are so many add-ons.....like budget airline fees. RM has high all-in rates.

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

If guys want to dilute their product, it's their prerogative.

 

Retailers discount because they need to, not because they want to. No business wants to sell for less.

 

As Eric said, consistency is key: Apple is a brilliant example of knowing their customer base and not veering far from them.

[bigvalboy]

It's a job. If a mechanic offers to change your oil for half what he usually charges he's going to do the same job.

 

Of course every salesman wants to start high or get up-sells, but once a price is agreed they do the same job.

 

This just isn't true...

[Rudynate]

I’ve had mixed experience with this...But in general have paid a lesser rate via Grindr that traditional advertising and have never felt the Grindr experience was subpar in anyway vs. a RM rate. And I have sound some very good values on Grindr, and if “gen” comes up I start discussions at a pretty low rate and wait and see. Also, have found some reallly great local neighborhood guys who are available at off/odd times when I might need a friend.

 

I've found differences between an A4A rate and a RM rate. I contact the guy through the site with the lower quoted rate.

[Reluctant Daddy]

I've added a few emoji roses to my Grindr profile, and lo and behold I'm the most popular girl at the prom. This AM I had a message from a 19 year old hunk who said that he was looking for some reliable clients and wants to get together to discuss details. He's not advertising on any platform to my knowledge, but seems to know what he's doing (he talks the talk). Of course this could all go horribly wrong, and I could end up being the lead story on the 6 o'clock news

[MikeBiDude]

I've added a few emoji roses to my Grindr profile, and lo and behold I'm the most popular girl at the prom. This AM I had a message from a 19 year old hunk who said that he was looking for some reliable clients and wants to get together to discuss details. He's not advertising on any platform to my knowledge, but seems to know what he's doing (he talks the talk). Of course this could all go horribly wrong, and I could end up being the lead story on the 6 o'clock news

Oh, good idea!

[Cyd_StVincent]

Between A4A and rentmen I would expect about the same, for Grindr he might be expecting to do less of the escorting emotional labor, the full hour, the offer of a drink and a massage, etc.

 

On occasion when times are lean I'll post for generous on Craigslist and accept a lower rate, and while I would still give amazing service it isn't exactly the standard I hold myself to on rentmen, although that tends to be more around schedule and communication availability rather than what happens when we are together.

[Niles]

I don’t have a problem paying the RM rate. It just surprised me that he would quote a much lower rate when we chatted on Grindr. Details weren’t discussed, so I’m not sure what would have been involved in the session.

Maybe he liked you and after chatting felt more comfortable?

[Reluctant Daddy]

Oh, good idea

 

Or not. 19 year old hunk wants $500 to get together (for $100 more I can hire JustinTeen). And it’s drawn every manner of crazy out of the woodwork, with multiple offers and promises and guarantees. It’s turned into Seeking Arrangement on steroids.

[MikeBiDude]

Or not. 19 year old hunk wants $500 to get together (for $100 more I can hire JustinTeen). And it’s drawn every manner of crazy out of the woodwork, with multiple offers and promises and guarantees. It’s turned into Seeking Arrangement on steroids.

19 year old hunks demanding $500 from a Grindr (or seeking Arrangements) message don’t understand their market. And that’s exactly what I explain to them when I say “no thanks”. Sometimes I’ll provide a link to RM for them to study

 

My Grindr finds (albeit rare) are 1/2-1/3 the local RM escort market rates. I’m in the RM escort wasteland of Honolulu right now for 4 days and have made enough Grindr and SA friends to interfere with my scheduled business meetings, lol

[+ nycman]

Was he maybe gonna hang with you for free,

 

LMAO.....I hate when they charge to HANG me!

 

I mean I knew you were a little edgy....but DAMN Bro!

 

Grin

 

and I could end up being the lead story on the 6 o'clock news

See above...lol

[510guy]

Came across someone on massuerfinder and rentmasseur had different rates. I simply asked I wanted to confirm the rate and what I was expecting in session. He ended up telling me lower rate, happy customer.

 

I did have someone else quote me higher rate of the two and I told him on such site it said $150 for example. He ended up saying that was acceptable.

[Reluctant Daddy]

I don't know that you would expect a subpar situation because his rates are lower on a certain platform than another, but it would have me pause. I would wonder - is he charging too much and so he's trying to get any business he can by dropping his rates? Is he just adjusting to a different market or offering a special limited time discount? Was he maybe gonna hang with you for free, and figured if he can get a few bucks, why not? Is he just not certain of what his value is?

 

I think there's something to be said for some consistency in pricing, as it suggests a certainty of value (at least, on the part of the escort - it's a form of confidence). A classic example is Apple - the same gadget costs the same in every store, to every customer. There are no gimmick sales (holiday weekend bullshit, doorbusters, etc) and no variation in cost based on market. Apple says their gadget is worth whatever amount of money, and that's the end of it (excepting some discount programs). When things go on sale, or you can get them for significantly less in another state, don't you wonder just a little bit about what the value is? A consistent price leads you to believe it's worth it and you're not getting ripped off.

 

I don't think my city is really prime for escorts. My gut tells me that he was just looking to take any business at all. Doubtful that he was looking to hang with me for free. That would never happen for me.

 

 

19 year old hunks demanding $500 from a Grindr (or seeking Arrangements) message don’t understand their market. And that’s exactly what I explain to them when I say “no thanks”. Sometimes I’ll provide a link to RM for them to study

 

I've realized that there are 2 types of non-escort guys on Grindr here. Stunners who believe they should be getting higher than market rates based solely on their looks, and average and below average guys who believe that I'm so desperate I would pay any amount for the privilege. I actually am desperate, but I try to be a smart shopper.