Nicole1992 140 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 If somebody low balls you do you ignore them or say something to them? if you say something to them what do you say?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fortunateone 156618 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 I usually say something. In many cases, it has the guy backpedaling, and showing up paying the required fee. Some cultures start with a haggle, it is a knee jerk response when anyone gives them the price of something. I have found that many of these types, who end up coming by, tend to be good regulars and you never once hear from them again about rate reductions. Others are just rude in the way they go about it, as in you aren't worth what you charge, or are asking for. I will mention something about how they are coming across, sight unseen, deciding someone isn't worth what they are asking. :) I figure i've got nothing to lose, if the rate is too high for them, they aren't showing up anyway lol. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CristyCurves 169032 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 If somebody low balls you do you ignore them or say something to them? if you say something to them what do you say?. Nicole remember you are your own boss and you can react as you see fit. How you run your business is up to you and you alone and what you accept is also up to you. Don't let anyone intimidate you or make you feel you have to do something you don't want to. Lowballing is frowned upon and rude. If it were me I wouldn't respond at all. I'd simply move on to another client. Men of cerb know better or should know better. If you have your rates posted clearly then he has NO right to question your rates or to lowball. If you want to respond tell him you don't appreciate his rudeness and if he doesn't like or can't afford your rates to move on! Best of luck. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cute0aza0Button 21399 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 If somebody low balls you do you ignore them or say something to them? if you say something to them what do you say?. Both. It depends on my mood. I usually ignore but occasionally my smart ass comes out. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 Well I'm not an SP, but personally, low balling, haggling, negotiating, whatever it is called not cool IMHO. A lady's rates are a lady's rate. You might wish to put in your website (if you have one) and your profile and any CERB ads you post words to the effect "No negotiating of my rates" Really any client who tries to negotiate, well haggle with you, is he really the type of client you want Here's a thread on the subject that may interest you http://www.cerb.ca/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=141558&highlight=negotiating Good Luck RG 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio 110 by Sophia 150333 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 I say... If all you got is 80 bucks, you really should go to the grocery store with that! lol... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyra.Graves 23779 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 I generally refer them to my website and will matter of factly respond with a simple, "Thank you for your inquiry, please note that my consideration is posted on my website. *link* If you would like to meet I would be happy to arrange such..." Then depending on how they inquired, ie. the tone, I may let them know that while I may not be available to them there are certainly a number of wonderful ladies that are available in the area and depending on how familiar I am with the city I might refer them to someone that is better suited to their request. Sometimes gents really are nice guys and simply cannot afford to meet you, far too often I see gents told "It never hurts to ask" and they genuinely don't realize that yes sometimes it does offend the ladies to ask. I try to give them the benefit of the doubt. If the tone of the email is rude, they didn't take a moment to properly introduce themselves or perhaps explain their reason for inquiry/situation then I will simply send them a link to my consideration... or I refer the request to my assistant (who has the patience of a saint) she may respond politely or if she's had the exact same inquiry from them a number of times I hear even she sometimes loses her patience. ;) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Jessica Lee 43328 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 whenever anyone asks for a rate or service I don't provide my answer is simply "no thank you". I've found that some, many actually, have changed their minds right away. I once had a gentleman ask for a pse service I don't provide. When I responded with my 'no thank you' he quickly booked two hours of my time and never mentioned that service again during prebooking or during the meeting. Sometimes I think they're testing us ;) I used to add a line to my ads when I first started that read "my rates are negotiable .. you can always pay more ;) " 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fortunateone 156618 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 Sometimes I think they're testing us ;) I used to add a line to my ads when I first started that read "my rates are negotiable .. you can always pay more ;) " I actually did that to someone once. He'd called a couple of times, and hadn't fully commited. the rate thing came up, as it does, and by this time I just added 20 bucks to all the options. he comes back with a 'wasn't it lower before' kind of thing, and I say, yes it was different, but for you the rates will be.... and proceeded to add yet another 20 bucks. in other words, I told him, you can book and actually show up this time at this new rate, or stop calling because it is only going to start higher every time you call me back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cute0aza0Button 21399 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 I should add this is when a guy is obviously being rude on purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest *l**e Report post Posted February 17, 2014 Not just men...women try to haggle sometimes too. I just say "no thank you" as the previous poster stated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katherine of Halifax 113932 Report post Posted February 18, 2014 Not just men...women try to haggle sometimes too. I just say "no thank you" as the previous poster stated. I just can't imagine anyone complaining about your rate. Your rate is a gift and I bet you get way more tips than complainers. However shame to those that would do that . :(((( 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meaghan McLeod 179664 Report post Posted February 18, 2014 My rate goes up $20 each time they try to low ball me. I have one guy who is at double my rate and rising. Some guys just don't get it! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest c**io**m7 Report post Posted February 18, 2014 I just don't get it...I really don't. The rate is the rate is the rate. It just seems like such a simple concept. If you can't afford to pay, don't play. I once suggested to a lady who fielded a call from an $80 low baller...tell him to buy a porn DVD, some lotion, Kleenex and a stiff drink to enjoy after sex with the $80. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CuriousMatt 660 Report post Posted February 18, 2014 My rate goes up $20 each time they try to low ball me. I have one guy who is at double my rate and rising. Some guys just don't get it! Meaghan, I like the way you think. I have done similar things in the past. Good for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest M*****le*****c-H***s (Reti Report post Posted February 18, 2014 No, I don't. Doesn't happen very often and I may mention it the next time they phone, or I'll forget about it. Some people I charge less anyway, because they don't have the money, which is fine with me because others pay more. It all works out. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio 110 by Sophia 150333 Report post Posted February 18, 2014 No, I don't. Doesn't happen very often and I may mention it the next time they phone, or I'll forget about it. Some people I charge less anyway, because they don't have the money, which is fine with me because others pay more. It all works out. :) I have one gent who I lowered my rate for, as he is living on pension now. When we met he was working, we have been seeing each other for 4 years and 2 times every month. BUT he never asked for a discount, I offered it to him, so this is different. Someone I never met...why would I give them the discount rather then a visitor who books for years? End of the day, as long as YOU feel good about it:) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katherine of Halifax 113932 Report post Posted February 18, 2014 I have one gent who I lowered my rate for, as he is living on pension now. When we met he was working, :)we have been seeing each other for 4 years and 2 times every month. BUT he never asked for a discount, I offered it to him, so this is different. Someone I never met...why would I give them the discount rather then a visitor who books for years? End of the day, as long as YOU feel good about it That is awesome Sophia, I would do the same thing! :):) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
