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Why Not Negotiate?
March 24, 2009 - 11:50
It seems like the overwhelming majority on this board have decided that negotiating rates with a provider is rude and not kosher. I for one negotiate rates all the time and while I occasionally get brushed off, the majority of the time I get a discount. I'm always polite when asking for a discount and I really see nothing wrong with doing so. I'm not the richest guy around and I'm of the thinking that I might as well offer a provider what I can afford instead of not giving her the option at all. What's wrong with negotiating anyway?
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If you are polite enough about it I suppose no harm is done but you really run the risk of offending the provider IMO. I don't negotiate because I feel that her price is her price and that is how she values herself. I wouldn't want to tell her how much she should be charging so I don't ask for a discount. I'd imagine that if a provider never gets any calls, she'd probably get the message and lower her rates.
I agree, BB.
But sure - if the girl REALLY needs the money now, she'll give you a discount. I just think that these aren't necessarily the best providers... but you just might be lucky.
Of course it's a good idea to be polite - and if you are, why should she be offended? You're just asking a question. You should be able to deal with some kind of standoffish answer, thought.... usually from the better and more professional providers.
The only real risk is that you might not get the best performance. I never offer discounts (never, ever.) mostly because I don't want to be tempted to not give 100%. I want my massages to be the greatest my clients ever got, and if I know that I won't make the money I think they are worth, I might just discount the service as well.
Plus: I really try not to think this way.. but yeah... there sometimes is a bit of hope for a tip. If someone asks for a discount to start with, I think he's cheap.
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I can't say I'd ever ask for a discount as I think it's poor form as well. It'd be like going to Wal Mart and trying to haggle for a TV, or trying to get a deal on a steak at your favorite diner. Why should any service provider offer you a discount?
Like the others said, sure you can ask and may even get it, but to me it's tantamount to saying "I want what you have but don't think it's worth what you're asking" which is kosher for TV's and maybe even steaks but when it's a person, that's a lot more insulting.
I guess it depends on the level of provider and type of provider you are visiting. When I go to an AMP, it is pretty common for me to negotiate but that's because they don't advertise the price of extras. FS providers, on the other hand, set their rates according to what they feel they are worth and who am I to question that. I think Ian's is a good analogy. I suppose if you are in the business of seeing low end providers then you might get away with negotiating, otherwise I wouldn't recommend it.