Haggling, Negotiating Pricing, Gifts and Being A Cheap Bastard.... does it work?

[Still Looking]

Originally Posted by dookiexp

Interesting Topic

I personally do not haggle. I have asked if a provider is running a review special but that is the closest thing to haggling i do.

I see more providers than I write reviews, so i see it as giving a little back to write one and I'm not stupid and do not expect huge discounts.

I however did find the following part of your original post interesting:



I do not gift or try to become overly social with providers. This is not because I'm cheap or a bastard, I have total respect for providers. Its a conscious choice I make to create clear separation. This world to me is a business transaction, Im paying for a service, I expect good service and pay more than enough for said service.

Gifts and becoming to social opens the door in my mind for providers to take advantage. I get that I may loose out on extras, I may not create a deeper connection with a provider and getting free time goes out the window, but I'm fine with that. Im happy if the lady is polite, welcoming, looks & performs service as advertised and I'm given the time I paid for.

Lucky for me plenty of providers offer the above and I leave happy!

I totally respect that. Boundaries are great! For some reason I look at "the hobby" as a service orientated business. Almost like a waiter or waitress. I tip 15% if the service is poor but they don't pill anything on me. 20% if its obvious they are making sure "I" / "WE" are enjoying ourselves. and 30-40% if they take things to a new level like have my car out front waiting for me. Making sure I always have a drink in front of me and when I need something all I need do is look up and they come a running. Going to the same places helps develop these relationships and makes for a much more enjoyable dinning experience. At least that's how it works for me. I guess I carry that over to the hobby as well.

[Still Looking]

Originally Posted by Toyz

Hey Uncle,

Where did you get the "Gift Bag" Idea? You were the "TShirt Guy" for the first 2 years...who convinced you that a gift bag was a good idea?

{{{Toyz launches Mr Peabodies "Way Back" Machine}}}

I'm thinking....several guys give gifts, candy chocolate, flowers (Bad idea flowers) and I have been doing the "gifts" thing even before I did the T-Shirt thing. I brought a gift(s) even before I did the T-Shirt thang. But I just brought the stuff in a plastic bag as if I just bought the items at the store. I decided to move and when I did I found hundreds of very large gift bags in my closet I did not know were there. (Ex-wife) So I decided to start using those. Once I used up what worked because of the size I needed, I started just buying them from Wally World. $2.75 each in Pink or Hot pick. These days I put my camera and LIL SL right in with the gifts. So to answer your question I guess I just realized bring gifts in a plastic bag was cheezey.

FYI: The first two years I didn't do -Shirts it was just gifts. The T-Shirt thing got started when I decided to "TOUR" then it just got popular with the ladies so I kept it going. It was ALWAYS wine which most of the time "we" enjoyed as part of the session along with other secret gifts. I always do HOURS very seldom half unless something went wrong.This is my 6th year of hobbying. (Full Time! LOL)

[atxguy2006]

I see nothing wrong with negotiating a better price as long as its a win win for both of us. I usually do this with providers who want to charge an extra 50-100 just to do an outcall. It's just greedy to be charging someone that much to do an outcall.

[Toyz]

Originally Posted by Still Looking

I'm thinking....several guys give gifts, candy chocolate, flowers (Bad idea flowers) and I have been doing the "gifts" thing even before I did the T-Shirt thing. I brought a gift(s) even before I did the T-Shirt thang. But I just brought the stuff in a plastic bag as if I just bought the items at the store. I decided to move and when I did I found hundreds of very large gift bags in my closet I did not know were there. (Ex-wife) So I decided to start using those. Once I used up what worked because of the size I needed, I started just buying them from Wally World. $2.75 each in Pink or Hot pick. These days I put my camera and LIL SL right in with the gifts. So to answer your question I guess I just realized bring gifts in a plastic bag was cheezey.

FYI: The first two years I didn't do -Shirts it was just gifts. The T-Shirt thing got started when I decided to "TOUR" then it just got popular with the ladies so I kept it going. It was ALWAYS wine which most of the time "we" enjoyed as part of the session along with other secret gifts. I always do HOURS very seldom half unless something went wrong.This is my 6th year of hobbying. (Full Time! LOL)

I feel like I'm talking to the woman writing Penthouse Forums.

So, what wine have you found that 18 year olds like the most? I always score with the younger ones by bringing a 44 ounce cherry limeade from Sonic & some cheese tots.....

[Still Looking]

Originally Posted by atxguy2006

I see nothing wrong with negotiating a better price as long as its a win win for both of us. I usually do this with providers who want to charge an extra 50-100 just to do an outcall. It's just greedy to be charging someone that much to do an outcall.

Especially if they don't have an in call!

[Claire She Blows]

Originally Posted by Toyz

I feel like I'm talking to the woman writing Penthouse Forums.

So, what wine have you found that 18 year olds like the most? I always score with the younger ones by bringing a 44 ounce cherry limeade from Sonic & some cheese tots.....

Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill!

[Toyz]

Originally Posted by Claire She Blows

Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill!

Well....it does have a screw top...makes sense when you break it down closely.

[sifupsi]

Originally Posted by Claire She Blows

Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill!

That was a great high school drink.....two bottles for $5. Can't beat it! Girls used to love it.......

Sifu

[Whispers]

Originally Posted by sifupsi

That was a great high school drink.....two bottles for $5. Can't beat it! Girls used to love it.......

Sifu

What a Cheap Skate!

Mogen David Concord Wine

Like Grape Juice!

About $3 a bottle!

Great with Bacon and Eggs in the morning!

[Still Looking]

Ladies love Champagne.... that's all I got say about that.



OPEC friendly equivalent:

White wine with a slash of club soda

[Whispers]

Originally Posted by Still Looking

Ladies love Champale.... that's all I got say about that.
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TrueDat!

[Still Looking]

Originally Posted by Whispers

TrueDat!

[Precious_b]

Nobody in the Raspberry Ripple camp?

[Whispers]

Originally Posted by Precious_b

Nobody in the Raspberry Ripple camp?

LMAO! There is a memory......

The Bandera Road Drive in the summer of 1974

I was not quite 17. My GF was not quite 18 and was trashed after consuming a couple of bottle of Ripple....... Sitting next to me in the front seat of her LeSabre playing with her Graduation Tassle hanging from a rear view with her miniskirt hiked to her waist and a boob outside her blouse.....

That was the night I decided I never wanted anything to do with a drunk woman.....

[Still Looking]

Originally Posted by Whispers

LMAO! There is a memory......

The Bandera Road Drive in the summer of 1974

I was not quite 17. My GF was not quite 18 and was trashed after consuming a couple of bottle of Ripple....... Sitting next to me in the front seat of her LeSabre playing with her Graduation Tassle hanging from a rear view with her miniskirt hiked to her waist and a boob outside her blouse.....

That was the night I decided I never wanted anything to do with a drunk woman.....

I don't see the problem?