What ways can you guarantee the legitimacy of clients prior to traveling?

[seeker630]

Between this thread and your POWER thread, I find this conversation going in a very disturbing direction. No one should ever value themself based on the dollar amount they can charge for an hour. As a person who hires an escort, am I to value myself based on how much I have to pay an hour?

 

I never approach my hiring someone as a power trip. I believe in treating everyone as an equal and with kindness and mutual respect. Maybe I am just a fool to think some escorts felt the same as me.

 

I thought Mikey's original 'Power' post was about establishing enough financial solvency that an escort does not have to take appointments for less than he thinks his time is worth or take appointments he really doesn't want.

[JoeyBryant]

Sometimes going low for a quick buck even when desperate in the long run hurts alot and cost you more money.

 

As a result we now have cute young men offering themselves here for $65 in the craigslist personals. .

 

I won't knock anyone for what they charge (not saying you are doing that), but by all means if someone needs to do something minimal for a few bucks then go ahead. I've mentioned before using the Hilton/Mariott example. You've got J.W. Mariott for $300 a night and then you've got Mariott Fairfield Suites for $79+ tax a night. There's Hilton and there's Hilton Garden which is less expensive. But guess what? They are still good quality, clean hotels! One just offers less than the other (although personally I think the cheaper H.G. offers more than the 'upscale' Hilton where they nickle and dime you for everything) If someone feels the need to tap into a market where guys are wanting to pay less than I don't see anything wrong with it.

 

But again I caution against lowering rates for too long. The market will fluctuate if that continues to happen. But, it's been happening anyway and clients are well aware it's happening. So what do we do? Mikey I think you have the answer because you encouraged me to do exactly that. If you need a reminder PM me.

 

No one should ever value themself based on the dollar amount they can charge for an hour. As a person who hires an escort, am I to value myself based on how much I have to pay an hour?

 

No...but when you're selling yourself and marketing yourself that dollar amount has some say on worth and value for their time. It's also going to predict the clients one attracts, the services they offer, etc. When someone tells me, "I paid a guy $80 and felt ripped off", it goes both ways. What did they expect? A gourmet buffet? You have to charge what you feel comfortable with regardless. People who are dropping rates and accepting bids probably aren't being very fulfilled. Again, if someone chooses to do it for whatever reasons than by all means...

[Guest Rich.]

No one should ever value themself based on the dollar amount they can charge for an hour. As a person who hires an escort, am I to value myself based on how much I have to pay an hour?

 

Hey Down To Business,

 

I don't think you're a fool, but I would question your statement. If you were charged with a crime, would you prefer a Public Defender or a fancy law firm? The Public Defender might be just as good but wouldn't your perception be the more your Lawyer commands per hour, the better your chances? When you go to restaurants are your expectations not different depending on whether they bill you $10 or $100-a-head? It doesn't mean that both won't be great meals, each in their own way.

 

I loved my career but I expected to be rewarded commensurate with my standing and experience. I would have been insulted if I was earning the same as a recently employed Graduate just arrived from Uni who didn't have half my talent.

 

Richard

[jimboivyo]

You want quality? Well, you don't go to the flea market to find it. Enough said.

[down_to_business]

Hey Down To Business,

 

I don't think you're a fool, but I would question your statement. If you were charged with a crime, would you prefer a Public Defender or a fancy law firm? The Public Defender might be just as good but wouldn't your perception be the more your Lawyer commands per hour, the better your chances? When you go to restaurants are your expectations not different depending on whether they bill you $10 or $100-a-head? It doesn't mean that both won't be great meals, each in their own way.

 

I loved my career but I expected to be rewarded commensurate with my standing and experience. I would have been insulted if I was earning the same as a recently employed Graduate just arrived from Uni who didn't have half my talent.

 

Richard

 

If charged with a crime, I would prefer an attorney to represent me that came well recommended from someone I trusted. The fee he was charging would not come to play in my decision, nor would I think he was a better attorney if he charged more than anyone else.

 

My expectations about a restaurant are also not influenced by the price on the menu.

 

I have no probelm with what any escort wants to charge. I simply tried to explain I have a problem with anyone valuing themself based on the fee they can charge someone else just as much as I am not going to value myself based on what I pay to spend time with an escort or what I make on an annual basis.

 

Just as nothing I can say will make you change your mind, I whole heartedly reject the notion that price equals quality and higher price equals higher quality.

 

@Jimboi I can find quality at an upscale mall and I can find quality at a flea market.

[Guest Rich.]

Just as nothing I can say will make you change your mind, I whole heartedly reject the notion that price equals quality and higher price equals higher quality.

 

No probs. DTB, good luck getting Wagyu Kobe at MaccyD's!

 

Richard

[gcursor]

Higher prices = better experience?

 

I think we have to remember also that higher price does not always mean a better experience...it's just not guaranteed no matter what the number is. I've been with escorts that although the price was elite, the experience was not as average (I'm not saying that's good or bad but we have to remember that it happens).

 

So whether I pay the price, double the price or triple the price, it is still not going to say that I'll have a better experience than somebody else who didn't pay as much.

 

As in craps, you roll the dice and you take your chances...just like everybody else.

gc

 

Hey Down To Business,

 

I don't think you're a fool, but I would question your statement. If you were charged with a crime, would you prefer a Public Defender or a fancy law firm? The Public Defender might be just as good but wouldn't your perception be the more your Lawyer commands per hour, the better your chances? When you go to restaurants are your expectations not different depending on whether they bill you $10 or $100-a-head? It doesn't mean that both won't be great meals, each in their own way.

 

I loved my career but I expected to be rewarded commensurate with my standing and experience. I would have been insulted if I was earning the same as a recently employed Graduate just arrived from Uni who didn't have half my talent.

 

Richard

[Guest Rich.]

I agree, no guarantees, Gcursor, but if I want Wagyu Kobe I go to a specialist butcher, I don't buy it from a guy in a bar. Likewise, a top Escort, I source carefully, and then I have no objection to paying $250 an hour for prime beef!

 

Richard

[gcursor]

yeah..well

 

Yeah..well let me know which butcher you go to.

gc

 

I agree, no guarantees, Gcursor, but if I want Wagyu Kobe I go to a specialist butcher, I don't buy it from a guy in a bar. Likewise, a top Escort, I source carefully, and then I have no objection to paying $250 an hour for prime beef!

 

Richard

[Guest Rich.]

Yeah..well let me know which butcher you go to.

gc

 

I'd recommend Capital the next time you're in London, corn-fed chicken, juicy rump and excellent topside!

 

Richard

[JoeyBryant]

You want quality? Well, you don't go to the flea market to find it. Enough said.

 

No, I go to craiglist. Like the $800 Basset dresser I got for $50...

[zeyfur]

When escorts have travelled to me for a overnighter, they have often asked for a deposit and I fully understand them. Imagine travelling a long distance only to be stood up !

[JoeyBryant]

When escorts have travelled to me for a overnighter, they have often asked for a deposit and I fully understand them. Imagine travelling a long distance only to be stood up !

 

I don't have to imagine....I already know! It sucks. Although good news is I've never actually traveled somewhere for someone specific and been stood up. It's usually been like, "I'm going to go here" idea and then people there flake. That situation is different, but no better. But actually going out of town specifically for a client and they flake, whew....I think most people have some sort of integrity not to do something so brazen LOL. Although I wouldn't be surprised if it's actually happened to someone.

[scottspearsxxx]

I have my out of state clients book my travel to their destination. It works out great for everyone. They get the cheapest price they can find, I am flexible with my travel times out of Atlanta as there are lots of options, and once the flight is booked, I know they are seriouse about my booking. Scott Spears

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