Some girls need a lesson on pricing.

[thatdude210]

Originally Posted by gooose

According to your model, provider 2 works twice as much for only 62.5% more money

If the ultimate goal is to make as much money as possible in the same amount of time, than seeing 62.5% more money would be a good thing. Even if it was double the work.

[thatdude210]

Originally Posted by collegegirlforyou

Easy enough to reply to this as i will try to keep it in the "dumbed down version" catagory lol.

Your supply and demand portion of your thread is a tad weak mainly because you are only stating one of the four laws. You are looking at it as if you are going to Wal-Mart and picking up milk; however, that is not the case. If there is a limited supply (such as the amount of girls willing to see you after your post) then the price becomes higher due to the demand remaining the same. Basic economics apply to most things when taking into consideration the nature of the business. I.E. Try walking into Nordstrom and telling them if they lower the price of a designer fragrance, they would sell more....Their validated response would be: "Sir we don't need to lower prices if enough people are willing to purchase it at the current price"

I did though enjoy your post nonetheless, it's always refreshing when one tries to dumb down others in the most ineffective manner. Next time YOU google supply and demand make sure to read more then one sentence on the subject matter and you won't seem so pompous.

I wish you the very best and hope you can find your Wal-Mart girl! In the mean time save your lecture for individuals who are simple enough to buy into it. Kisses

Well this post started off promising, but your logic is a bit flawed.

Let's look at your own example. If Nordstroms is selling the exact same product for $200 that Marshalls is for $140, where do you think more people will go?

And I hate to be the one to break it to you, but the "supply" here isn't limited. There are limitless providers and competition. So taking that into consideration would behoove providers.

[thatdude210]

Originally Posted by AmberDoll

Well Since All Your Reviews Are For Massage Parlors & Not Any Of Our Wonderful Ladies ...
You Shouldn't Spend More Than $40
I Can Get A 15min Massage In Manhattan For $40, Which Is Fair
Now Your Happy Ending Might Be YMMV
&& If Rates Are An Issue , You Might Want To Find Somebody More Suitable For You Financial Situation

Sorry I don't follow...

But to answer the latter part of your post, my financial situation is actually not an issue. Thankfully I am blessed. You are correct I don't see FS providers for personal reasons, I do prefer massages.

[thatdude210]

Originally Posted by lasvegas

LOL HILARIOUS!!!!! if you are the kinda of customer who haggles $30...LOL your probably not the kind of customer ANYONE wants...LOL,

i dont sell sex... but, the standard marketing and sales applies in all industry... if you want to be the dollar store then you will get the dollar store customers... if you supply value for the same products and services then you can tac on a value add pricing... LOL,

OMG.... this is hilarious... kudos to you to hunt down the$100 provider i am sure she is your total fantasy...LOL

Nice over reaction...

I'm not saying appeal to dollar store customers. I was trying to show the benefits of reducing your prices slightly, and how it leads to more customers (more money). Not a drastic price cut. The key word here is slightly.

[sanantonioman37]

IMO, there are plenty of providers with various rates to fit the most frugal of hobbyist.
If a provider has a rate that does not fit your budget then keep looking, wait for a special to come up or opt for half hour sessions. Eventually, you will find one that meets your preferences.

There is no need to be rude about this topic or perceive it to be an insult to the ladies of the board. Especially since the nature of the service in question is a qualitative product and as such its value is subjective. In other words, if you liked the service then it was time and money well spent and may consider tipping. If you did not, then you would feel as if you over payed.

My long winded opinion.

[thatdude210]

Originally Posted by sanantonioman37

IMO, there are plenty of providers with various rates to fit the most frugal of hobbyist.
If a provider has a rate that does not fit your budget then keep looking, wait for a special to come up or opt for half hour sessions. Eventually, you will find one that meets your preferences.

There is no need to be rude about this topic or perceive it to be an insult to the ladies of the board. Especially since the nature of the service in question is a qualitative product and as such its value is subjective. In other words, if you liked the service then it was time and money well spent and may consider tipping. If you did not, then you would feel as if you over payed.

My long winded opinion.

I'm sorry if I came off as rude. That wasn't my intention. My intent was really more-so to provide constructive criticism.

You are right about 'moving on' and I do move on. Just sharing my thoughts.

[Ez5417]

Lm cute ao!!!!! Thank you goose!!! Boy did you just get schooled 210!! Haha. I think this lesson is done for the day!!! Recess!! Don't forget your sunblock!

[thatdude210]

Originally Posted by ExoticEzra

Lm cute ao!!!!! Thank you goose!!! Boy did you just get schooled 210!! Haha. I think this lesson is done for the day!!! Recess!! Don't forget your sunblock!

You know adding !!!!!!! after a point doesn't make it true, right?

[Ez5417]

Sorry 210, but going off of each and every one of your posts, it doesn't sound like youre blessed. And it doesn't sound like " you just don't want to overpay" is your reason. C'mon now, you started this thread baby, let's not start up the denial card already. Xoxo

[MsPrittiKitti]

uuuugh!! i said i wasnt going to do this, but here goes:
that, how do you know that decreasing the rate "slightly" will double the amount of business?
(in your example, going from 5($150) clients to 10 ($120))
this merely isnt a fair "example"...

if ANY business lowers their rate\fee, whatever, YES they "may" attract more customers. however, what happens when you hit a point, that there is no profit (after you factor in expenses, more time spent to screen, chat with, etc with clients)

Now if you can show myself, or any others how to maximize profit AFTER expenses etc...id definately be interested. but until then, i dont think its a good business idea, to take direct pricing advice from an individual that has something to gain. buuuut thats just how my lil ol brain works

you sir, have your good deed for the day, if your only intent was to vaguely educate us on how to price our time
(theres way more i wamna say, but working on that)
thatis all.

[Likinikki]

Example:
Provider 1 charges $150 for a 30 minute session, and sees 5 people a week. She makes $750 a week.
Provider 2 charges $120 for a 30 minute session, but because of the good pricing she sees 10 people per week. She makes $1200.

You obviously don't know very much about being a provider do you? Until you've actually been one of us for many years...you probably shouldn't be so arrogant about a topic...you don't understand one iota about.

[aap17]

I would see CollegeGirlForYou if she were the highest priced provider by damn near any amount. She is a fine example of why providers are not just a commodity.

[lasvegas]

slightly...huh? then what is the difference between a BMW a Mercedes and CTS V??? you think the lowest priced of the three will garner more sales then the other two??? what do you do for a living? does the company you work for provide the lowest price in their industry? commerce does not work that way...LOL even being the slightest..lol in my industry we weed out those customers who look for the slightest discounts... they usually cost more in the long run... it lowers the hourly rate what we are worth... and it creates an environment of poor products and service... you know just because you read about it in a book doesnt mean it translate in real life .... right??? LOL

[collegegirlforyou]

Originally Posted by thatdude210

Well this post started off promising, but your logic is a bit flawed.

Let's look at your own example. If Nordstroms is selling the exact same product for $200 that Marshalls is for $140, where do you think more people will go?

And I hate to be the one to break it to you, but the "supply" here isn't limited. There are limitless providers and competition. So taking that into consideration would behoove providers.

Huff, I woke up early so let me try to re-address your point in an simpler way for you. I think the metaphor distracted you. The Nordstrom example was just that, an example. So let me try this for ya.....

Provider A: Charges 300 an hour and has no problem getting 15 clients a week.....Why charge less? To see more guys and risk more potential problems that come with the territory (I.E. Stalkers, Creeps, L.E.) ? That doesn't make any sense in a rational train of thought. Does it? What make you think more clients equals better quality of life for a provider? There are plenty of classy gentlemen not complaining about our rates to keep us plenty busy without having to deal with gentlemen that want to look at the hobby as if it's a flea market

Again, please don't break down my example by saying something like "well if provider A dipped her prices by 25% and expanded her hours by 15% and yada yada yada....." it's an example.

My point was, that you are approaching this world (which you know very very little about) as if you were developing a business outline for a retail store. And yes your original post was condescending and patronizing as hell....your replies reeked of the same pompous stench. You probably should save your financial advising for people who are PAYING you..... and for a part of business in which you do have a clue about.

In conclusion I'm going to go make a pot of coffee and begin my day I hope I'm able to make a few appointments without having to lower my rates lol.

[caribbean1]

Maybe the professionals prefer to spend time with clients who are more affluent or generous and appreciate their services commensurately.