From a provider point of view.
[QUOTE=FreckleFreak;3312750]I was having a conversation with a friend of mine just yesterday about the reviews on this board. His comment was about Bella and how she had some good reviews, but he didn't trust them as with most of the reviews on the board. He said there are few mongers he trusts with what they say. So a single review is just one persons opinion of that provider. A slew of reviews that are all similar in quality are a good indication of the quality of service. I know many on the board who I trust with their reviews plus I can always contact them for additional information. The key is to learn who you can trust on the reviews. Just remember that we all make the mistake of finding something great only to learn later that they have some serious issue like drugs, BF's or they are a thief that impacts their ability to provide quality or safe service. Warnings go out and the mongers that only think with the little head still see them, but that's their choice and their risk. However when they start giving good reviews of the providers that have issues then that monger goes to the bottom of my "I believe their reviews list". I have trouble believing a monger that I think is making bad choices and only thinks with his little head.
Some providers actually advertise that they will give a $20+ discount for a review. Almost any monger will take her up on that offer. Smart providers will advertise "If you see me and then review me then I will give you a discount on the next visit". That is the best way to test each others honesty. Many mongers try to negotiate the deal which is fine with me even though I hardly ever do it. To me the price is the price. It's the mongers that are belligerent about negotiating or sneaky with the money that really irks me. Cheap is OK, but when a provider says "No, I don't negotiate", then make a choice to see her or not. Pushing the issue only gets you on the DO NOT SEE list.[/QUOTE]It seems that the " negotiating " term has been used more frequently than before. I don't know if it's because of what has happened to BP and some of the people that use BP are coming over to this site or not. I have not had to deal with this issue until recently. I look at it as a disrespect factor. If you want to see a provider bad enough then the rates should not be a issue and you would have no issue being screened. (another topic but won't discuss at this time) .
When I have someone that wants to " negotiate ' rates or tell me he's used to paying this amount or tell me he contacted someone else and they are willing to see him for this amount. Ummmm. Then go ahead and see them then. Should be that easy right?
I Recently had someone that asked if I would match another providers rates. Ummm last time I checked this is NOT Walmart. That was probably most insulting thing that anyone could do.
It seems more regular members (couple seniors out there) think this practice is going to work and it may on some but it surely will bite you in the ass one day.
I do understand that having a positive review is wonderful and great marketing to have but surely I can't be the only one out there that thinks if you do a good job regardless of your rates someone is going to give you a positive review anyways.
Not Trying to Argue Either
[QUOTE=Slugger22;3315235]Check your inbox.[/QUOTE]I was only posting the facts about her addiction. Like I said in my PM, I'm not mad at you, just irked with your insistent claims that she isn't an addict. That's her story, her words, her lies, her deception. I just wanted the facts presented so others can make an informed choice. That choice would be do you want to enable an addict or not. Life is full of choices.
And another provider's view
[QUOTE=Mmgeg;3316012]It seems that the " negotiating " term has been used more frequently than before. I don't know if it's because of what has happened to BP and some of the people that use BP are coming over to this site or not. I have not had to deal with this issue until recently. I look at it as a disrespect factor. If you want to see a provider bad enough then the rates should not be a issue and you would have no issue being screened. (another topic but won't discuss at this time) .
When I have someone that wants to " negotiate ' rates or tell me he's used to paying this amount or tell me he contacted someone else and they are willing to see him for this amount. Ummmm. Then go ahead and see them then. Should be that easy right?
I Recently had someone that asked if I would match another providers rates. Ummm last time I checked this is NOT Walmart. That was probably most insulting thing that anyone could do.
It seems more regular members (couple seniors out there) think this practice is going to work and it may on some but it surely will bite you in the ass one day.
I do understand that having a positive review is wonderful and great marketing to have but surely I can't be the only one out there that thinks if you do a good job regardless of your rates someone is going to give you a positive review anyways.[/QUOTE]When someone attempts to negotiate rates (especially with well reviewed providers) all they do is antagonize the target provider on at least two fronts: 1). No one likes a cheap Ass and two). Providers set their rates at a number they are comfortable with so once you attempt to negotiate you come across as disrespectful as you've made it clear just by asking that you don't value the opinion of the provider or herself deemed worth. If you are looking to not invest in the experience more than a certain price point then "shop" within that price point. Don't think you'll get Ruth Cris quality on a sizzler budget because it's not going to happen. What is going to happen is that that provider will tell all her friends who will tell their friends and you will almost certainly end up on a blacklist as a cheap haggler.
Another thing, if you are on a roll and want to piss off a provider that is reputable and known for providing a nice incall be sure to ask for "car play" or a "car date". WTF most of your established well reviewed providers are over 30. Give them a break, they didn't get their reputations from offering blow and go's in the back of your Toyota.