Not to beat a dead horse but
[QUOTE=CharlieSunrise;3679967]A couple of things. 1.) My negotiation skills are just fine, some things go better when you don't haggle. Beating down someone's price tends to beat down their service. If you don't like the price then you are free to go to the discount store. 2.) The way I see it I paid $160 for two appointments that happened at the same time. It was my choice to see them both at the same time. $160 is a reasonable rate for a QUALITY hour. 3.) GPS in my book happens when there is one price to get you in the door then a massive up sell to finish the job. That pisses me off. 4.) In my book it's about the overall experience not just the finish. 5.) I would rather see someone that charges a slightly higher price and has less clients than to be one of the hundreds through the revolving door.
In closing take my report as you may, you are free to see whoever you like and pick the cheapest available. But in my eyes you get what you pay for and I choose to not be a cheap bastard when it comes to this side of my life.
To each their own.
C. S. Out.[/QUOTE]My comment was not directed so much at the $320 but for the services received and the providers involved. It is widely known that B25 (and her friend) charge $80/ hr and tips are welcome but not required. From all reports the services have not altered regardless of the tip. From my conversations with her she makes it clear the $80 is a flat for everything. Correct me guys if that is no longer the case.But even with your logic you paid too much. It is "industry standard" that duos are never double the single price. From all accounts I might be tempted to pay what you did if I got even a BBBJ from one or both but a nude HJ? I get your problems with negotiating and generally agree but you can arrive at a reasonable rate without the pitfalls you mentioned. The problem your fellow mongers are trying to point out is that this kind of generosity from someone with resources can cause unnecessary rate inflation for others not so blessed.
Not sure what all the fuss is about.
[QUOTE=Moonglow913;3680853]My comment was not directed so much at the $320 but for the services received and the providers involved. It is widely known that B25 (and her friend) charge $80/ hr and tips are welcome but not required. From all reports the services have not altered regardless of the tip. From my conversations with her she makes it clear the $80 is a flat for everything. Correct me guys if that is no longer the case.But even with your logic you paid too much. It is "industry standard" that duos are never double the single price. From all accounts I might be tempted to pay what you did if I got even a BBBJ from one or both but a nude HJ? I get your problems with negotiating and generally agree but you can arrive at a reasonable rate without the pitfalls you mentioned. The problem your fellow mongers are trying to point out is that this kind of generosity from someone with resources can cause unnecessary rate inflation for others not so blessed.[/QUOTE]I'm not sure why everyone is freaking out about about C. S. And his experience. IMO it isn't GPS because they are known rates and they haven't changed since she was in the business.
Who said "industry standard" is less than 2 x. Every time I have been quoted on a duo it was exactly 2 x or at times higher. I am not one to advocate for specific providers but people seem to get butt hurt over B25 and I'm not sure why.
Happy hunting!
FYI, her rates are 80hhr, not hr. Hour is double so CS paid what they advertise.