Price

[Maarrkk]

Is there any concern about changing your rate when you know it's a slow season? I'm not talking about desperate or undersell yourself. It's just because you are aware that have slow months. Also I'm very curious about escorts who put the rate on Rentmen as ASK ME. In my opnion I think its better when shows the price , but at the same time make me curious...how this Works? thanks =)

[TruHart1]

...Also I'm very curious about escorts who put the rate on Rentmen as ASK ME. In my opnion I think its better when shows the price , but at the same time make me curious...how this Works? thanks =)

 

 

Hi @Maarrkk. "ASK ME" means the client must contact the escort and ask them what their fees are. As a client, I tend to move on to the next escort listing unless the escort in question has such excellent reviews and/or word of mouth, or is a verified porn actor whom I have lusted after for years, that I might try to contact him for his fee amount. I'd much rather have an idea what the fee is before I contact them. For example, when Zeb Atlas in Vegas was taking first time clients, his fee was $500 per hour.

 

I thought about it for over a year and just decided I would budget that extra amount (usually my upper limit is $300) just because thinking about hiring him for so long convinced me that I really wanted to splurge so I could try him! And I was not disappointed!!! :) If he had not listed his fee, I would not have been thinking about the possibility of hiring him for over a year!

 

TruHart1

[Chuckball]

I wasn't aware there was a slow season but I see that Maarrkk is from Miami. It stands to reason that the market there would increase with winter tourism. So in the summer the market shrinks. Even though Maarrkk looks incredibly hot I suspect even he might have financial doldrums from time to time. His hourly rate seems very reasonable but it would be interesting to find out if putting himself on sale for a limited period would be profitable. Please Maarrkk let us know.

[LADoug1]

There's nothing wrong with adjusting your rates to match economic conditions. It fits into a good marketing practice.

 

As for Ask Me I usually jump to the next profile.

[+ bashful]

It has been my limited experience those with "ask me" adjust their rate for more than an hour, such as $300 an hour, but $500 for two hours, or $600 for three hours.

[Mydavid]

It has been my limited experience those with "ask me" adjust their rate for more than an hour, such as $300 an hour, but $500 for two hours, or $600 for three hours.

But they can always explain this on their profile.

[MiamiLooker]

If you have a fixed fee, state it. If your fee structure is flexible, state ASK ME.

[Mydavid]

There's nothing wrong with adjusting your rates to match economic conditions. It fits into a good marketing practice.

 

As for Ask Me I usually jump to the next profile.

I usually skip this kind of profile too.

[down_to_business]

Escorts are living in LaLa land if they don't think they are losing a tremendous amount of business by putting ask me instead of a rate.

 

Almost always a pass for me as well.

[+ WmClarke]

Escorts are living in LaLa land if they don't think they are losing a tremendous amount of business by putting ask me instead of a rate.

 

Almost always a pass for me as well.

Me, too.

[Courage]

Also I'm very curious about escorts who put the rate on Rentmen as ASK ME. In my opnion I think its better when shows the price

 

I'm new to the hiring game, but like others I'm not going to ask. In English there is a saying: "If you have to ask how much it costs then you can't afford it."

 

Also, when there's a bunch of reviews of you up, the mystery is gone.

 

Best of luck!!

[Beancounter]

When I see an ad with "Ask me" I immediately reach open my desk drawer and pull out my Reject stamp. It's been my experience that the following occurs:

 

ME: How much?

YOU: $350

ME: Thank you but that's not in my price range.

YOU: Can you do $300.

ME: Thank you again but I'm looking for something around $250.

YOU: I guess I could lower my rate just this one time for you.

 

OR

 

YOU: You won't find any high quality men at that price. I'm certified high quality and therefore command a premium (actual quote from an escort)

 

YOU: Sorry, I don't compromise my pricing. You sound like a cheap bastard (actual quote from an escort)

[sincitymix]

It has been my limited experience those with "ask me" adjust their rate for more than an hour, such as $300 an hour, but $500 for two hours, or $600 for three hours.

its been my experience that ask me usually means here is my ala cart menu and prices sky rocket from there.

[+ Keith30309]

When I see an ad with "Ask me" I immediately reach open my desk drawer and pull out my Reject stamp. It's been my experience that the following occurs:

 

ME: How much?

YOU: $350

ME: Thank you but that's not in my price range.

YOU: Can you do $300.

ME: Thank you again but I'm looking for something around $250.

YOU: I guess I could lower my rate just this one time for you.

That's similar to what happened when I contacted an "ask me" guy a couple of months ago. He told me his 2-hr rate, I politely declined and wished him well, he sent me a follow-up with a lesser amount.

He was new so I explained to him that it was my feeling that if two people are negotiating and one feels as as if he's been slighted then his demeanor during the time may be less enthusiastic than it otherwise would have been. It's even possible that I simply perceive it to be less and attribute it to the prior haggling.

It makes things more complicated than they need to be and than I prefer. Also, I'm not sure how professional it appears to fluctuate rates based on demand like a highway HOV or Express lane.

 

Ideally I know the donation before the door opens, the white envelope discretely appears and the magic happens.... just like my dentist except without the pain.

[Maarrkk]

Hi @Maarrkk. "ASK ME" means the client must contact the escort and ask them what their fees are. As a client, I tend to move on to the next escort listing unless the escort in question has such excellent reviews and/or word of mouth, or is a verified porn actor whom I have lusted after for years, that I might try to contact him for his fee amount. I'd much rather have an idea what the fee is before I contact them. For example, when Zeb Atlas in Vegas was taking first time clients, his fee was $500 per hour.

 

I thought about it for over a year and just decided I would budget that extra amount (usually my upper limit is $300) just because thinking about hiring him for so long convinced me that I really wanted to splurge so I could try him! And I was not disappointed!!! :) If he had not listed his fee, I would not have been thinking about the possibility of hiring him for over a year!

 

TruHart1

I understood that the client contact the escort to know his fee. but why the escort hide the price? why they make people ask for it? because they are flexible with price or what? that's why i want to hear from the escorts, because mine i show. i think showing it, give to the client an idea, so they can see if it's Worth it or not. even though if the client think the escort desserve more than the amounting fee, they can tip us. It also happened a lot with me.

 

I wasn't aware there was a slow season but I see that Maarrkk is from Miami. It stands to reason that the market there would increase with winter tourism. So in the summer the market shrinks. Even though Maarrkk looks incredibly hot I suspect even he might have financial doldrums from time to time. His hourly rate seems very reasonable but it would be interesting to find out if putting himself on sale for a limited period would be profitable. Please Maarrkk let us know.

Well...I usually charge same amount everytime and keep the price for regulars...because i think it's fair. but when my agenda gets too busy the only way would be Worth it is increasing a little, but not to double the price. But my concern is, we have clients that check your profile time to time before contact us. So, how you guys see this when the escort is changing the price time to time to fit in the Market situation?

 

There's nothing wrong with adjusting your rates to match economic conditions. It fits into a good marketing practice.

 

As for Ask Me I usually jump to the next profile.

This is the way I think. But what clients think about that when they see the escort profile couple of times and see price changing you know? This thread is more to make it clear for me and help to adjust better my profile to improve my job that I like it. Thanks for your opinion by the way.

 

If you have a fixed fee, state it. If your fee structure is flexible, state ASK ME.

 

Flexible how? With promos like 1 hour 300, 2 hours 500? (this is my not my fee, just an example)

Because if you charge XXX for 1 hour. I think it's a base that you gave to people contact you. Because some just need 1 hour. Then, if you want to make them more interested to be with you, so when he contact you, you tell him about "look, if you stay two hours i can make for this price" or something like that...don't know

[KennF]

Hi @Maarrkk

 

I'm not an escort, but I'd like to give you my impression. Anything that isn't upfront and revealed leaves questions in my mind. I have to wonder whether the escort is being forthcoming, is who they say they are, is worth the value, etc...

 

So, for each "Ask Me", whether that is rate, orientation, etc... it raises a red flag saying there may be more risk involved.

 

Also, I know I'm paying for time more than particular service. If I have a particular desire, I may expect that you'd change your rate to adjust. So, if someone just wants dinner with you, then maybe you might reduce your rate for that encounter. While if someone asked for extreme fetishes then you may raise your rates for that encounter.

 

As for raising your rates and potential clients seeing it. That doesn't turn me away. I am one of those who would check out an ad for some time. I'll look at several and decide which, hoping I'll find someone who is talented and attentive to my needs and maybe worth seeing multiple times.

 

Just my thoughts. Hope they help.

[TruHart1]

Just now checking out your Rent.Men ad in depth, @Maarrkk, including your full interview, you come off as a very sincere and honest guy. With your pictures showing a highly attractive man, all of your reviews positive, and your fees at a very reasonable rate for the area you are working, it would surprise me if you did not find yourself in high demand most of the time!

 

Clients, including myself, might think there is something untrustworthy about an escort whose fees vary at different times. I think the best policy is to decide on a fee and stay with it without fluctuating up and down. Of course, as the average fee levels may change over a few years, you should certainly adjust your hourly fee accordingly to stay competitive in your particular market.

 

TruHart1

[Jose305]

Quite frankly I like to see rates upfront or I'll pass. I'm not going to sit there and negotiate a price with an escort or masseur like if I was buying a car. I think it's awkward and potentially humiliating for both sides. I live in Miami, I'm no escort, but summer season tends to be our slow season even very $$$ hotels cut rates in late July, and in August. I saw your profile and you're a VERY hot man so don't low ball with anyone!

[handiacefailure]

I also skip profiles that say "ask me".

[Stormy]

The "ask me" option is a big turnoff for me as well. I want to know upfront.

[+ Keith30309]

To the first half of Mark's question (changing rates based on season) I would concur with @LADoug1 that it's OK to adjust them based on season so long as you 1) let your regulars know what you are doing and give them the benefit of any reductions, and, 2) change them infrequently. When I see someone change their rates every week it gives me the perception of instability and seems unprofessional.

 

There is a local guy I saw some time ago (one of my most bizarre escort experiences) who changes his rates up and down by about $50 every few weeks and it makes him appear really unstable (which just happens to be accurate based on my visit).

Think of yourself as a professional who is business-savvy.

[MiamiLooker]

Flexible how? With promos like 1 hour 300, 2 hours 500? (this is my not my fee, just an example)

Because if you charge XXX for 1 hour. I think it's a base that you gave to people contact you. Because some just need 1 hour. Then, if you want to make them more interested to be with you, so when he contact you, you tell him about "look, if you stay two hours i can make for this price" or something like that...don't know

 

For example, your Rentmen ad states you offer both Escort and Erotic Massage services. Your incall fee of $220 might be on the high end for a massage. It’s not uncommon for advertisers to charge a different rate for each of these services.

[TopTierTop]

I understood that the client contact the escort to know his fee. but why the escort hide the price? why they make people ask for it? because they are flexible with price or what? that's why i want to hear from the escorts, because mine i show. i think showing it, give to the client an idea, so they can see if it's Worth it or not. even though if the client think the escort desserve more than the amounting fee, they can tip us. It also happened a lot with me.

 

 

Well...I usually charge same amount everytime and keep the price for regulars...because i think it's fair. but when my agenda gets too busy the only way would be Worth it is increasing a little, but not to double the price. But my concern is, we have clients that check your profile time to time before contact us. So, how you guys see this when the escort is changing the price time to time to fit in the Market situation?

 

 

This is the way I think. But what clients think about that when they see the escort profile couple of times and see price changing you know? This thread is more to make it clear for me and help to adjust better my profile to improve my job that I like it. Thanks for your opinion by the way.

 

 

 

Flexible how? With promos like 1 hour 300, 2 hours 500? (this is my not my fee, just an example)

Because if you charge XXX for 1 hour. I think it's a base that you gave to people contact you. Because some just need 1 hour. Then, if you want to make them more interested to be with you, so when he contact you, you tell him about "look, if you stay two hours i can make for this price" or something like that...don't know

Without suggesting that I am advising anyone else how to run their business, I have never negotiated my rates, and I have never met a client who asked if I would lower it. My rate takes into account what I have determined my service is worth, keeping in mind that it will also have to see me through any unexpected slow periods. So, while I am not giving advice, my opinion is find the price that the market will bear for what you offer and never fluctuate.

[Maarrkk]

Hi @Maarrkk

 

I'm not an escort, but I'd like to give you my impression. Anything that isn't upfront and revealed leaves questions in my mind. I have to wonder whether the escort is being forthcoming, is who they say they are, is worth the value, etc...

 

So, for each "Ask Me", whether that is rate, orientation, etc... it raises a red flag saying there may be more risk involved.

 

Also, I know I'm paying for time more than particular service. If I have a particular desire, I may expect that you'd change your rate to adjust. So, if someone just wants dinner with you, then maybe you might reduce your rate for that encounter. While if someone asked for extreme fetishes then you may raise your rates for that encounter.

 

As for raising your rates and potential clients seeing it. That doesn't turn me away. I am one of those who would check out an ad for some time. I'll look at several and decide which, hoping I'll find someone who is talented and attentive to my needs and maybe worth seeing multiple times.

 

Just my thoughts. Hope they help.

Ye its pretty much what i was wanting to say. Because I changed few times when I saw that here in Miami the movement was slow and it worked very well. I will never undersell myself, but I adjust few dolars difference when it gets slow and when my agenda gets busy I back to the regular price. So thanks it helped a lot

 

Just now checking out your Rent.Men ad in depth, @Maarrkk, including your full interview, you come off as a very sincere and honest guy. With your pictures showing a highly attractive man, all of your reviews positive, and your fees at a very reasonable rate for the area you are working, it would surprise me if you did not find yourself in high demand most of the time!

 

Clients, including myself, might think there is something untrustworthy about an escort whose fees vary at different times. I think the best policy is to decide on a fee and stay with it without fluctuating up and down. Of course, as the average fee levels may change over a few years, you should certainly adjust your hourly fee accordingly to stay competitive in your particular market.

 

TruHart1

Thanks for the words. I really appreciate

Ye I try not change everytime and also it's not an abused amount of difference...couple dollars

I will wait for more opinions to think about it.

Thanks guys it's really helping me a lot.

And believe me it's all to be a better professional

[Maarrkk]

To the first half of Mark's question (changing rates based on season) I would concur with @LADoug1 that it's OK to adjust them based on season so long as you 1) let your regulars know what you are doing and give them the benefit of any reductions, and, 2) change them infrequently. When I see someone change their rates every week it gives me the perception of instability and seems unprofessional.

 

There is a local guy I saw some time ago (one of my most bizarre escort experiences) who changes his rates up and down by about $50 every few weeks and it makes him appear really unstable (which just happens to be accurate based on my visit).

Think of yourself as a professional who is business-savvy.

I agree with that even tho it's my first year in Miami so I'm checking which price would fit better according to what I think it's Worth for me. Also I never changed for huge different amounts more likely 10-20 dollars difference and maybe changing tofit a better price for who come to my house and charge more when I go to their place.

 

Without suggesting that I am advising anyone else how to run their business, I have never negotiated my rates, and I have never met a client who asked if I would lower it. My rate takes into account what I have determined my service is worth, keeping in mind that it will also have to see me through any unexpected slow periods. So, while I am not giving advice, my opinion is find the price that the market will bear for what you offer and never fluctuate.

I think the same...I don't think I found a good price yet and also didn't change a lot...maybe twice...because when i started i charged really low...then my agenda started to get busy so I increased. and now I decreased a little...I'm going to check it out and see if this rate Works well. thank you very much <3

 

For example, your Rentmen ad states you offer both Escort and Erotic Massage services. Your incall fee of $220 might be on the high end for a massage. It’s not uncommon for advertisers to charge a different rate for each of these services.

Well, the client opinion is that they like to see the price showing up. But at the same time I agree 220 for a massage can be a high end. So, do you think I should write in "about me" from rentmen that for Massages and other services contact me for a different rate? But, this can also become a escape for clients trying to be smart and pay for a massage and when you get there they want something else...I also understand that I have to be professional and say that would have to charge more if he wants something else, but I try to avoid these kind of problems you know...

btw thanks for sharing your opinion