A matter of rates--

[str8.2.bbbj]

Originally Posted by PussyRiot

Uh no, I'm PussyRiot. Do you even lift, bro?

Hahahahaaaaaa...What The Fuck does that even mean??? Hahaaahahgaaaaa

[Audrey Astor]

Originally Posted by GracePreston

There is an age old argument when it comes to rates 'round these parts. You have one far side screaming that if ladies lowered their rates, they would always be busy. You have the other far side arguing that all the ladies should raise their rates because we're all "cheapening" ourselves.

So why, with countless threads about it already, am I making this post?

I have been around here for a while now. By all accounts, most people who know me, like me. I have great reviews and I've never had any major problems. Most people would expect me to raise my rates due to such attributes.

But instead.... I'm considering lowering them. I need consistency. I need to be able to be generally assured a certain level of business My expenses stay static whether I have business or not-- so I'm thinking of lowering rates to ensure a consistent flow of business, as opposed to my "feast or famine" that seems to happen now.

I'm returning to school in September. I already have a degree, so financial aid is not an option (for those of you who know me.. no, I am not doing what was originally planned... I'm going in a different direction). I have to be able to cover bills, cover school, I have two kids who will both be college bound within the next 3 years. I'm getting to a point where it feels like consistency would be a better option.

Some may say it is a sign of "desperation"--- to those I say.... I'm not doing poorly.. I'm just not CONSISTENT. And I really have too much riding on me to continue to be inconsistent.

So what do you gents think? If you see a well known lady suddenly lower rates, do you automatically assume she is "high volume"? I really don't intend to increase my volume.. I just want to make sure that each day I am available I can "fully book" for the day, based on my preset standards of acceptable volume.

Thoughts? Opinions? Arguments for or against such a move?

You asked for the guys opinion but..... Your reputation is stellar Grace. When I see a lady like you lower her rates, I think... Oh she has some life changes coming up. Maybe her availability will be less, maybe she has some expenses, maybe she wants a regular clientele. I think of a lady moving forward, and managing her business appropriately to fit her needs. Nothing more or less. Go for it!

[PussyRiot]

Originally Posted by PussyRiot

Mya and ThatMarginallyAttractiveNurse are officially banished from Whore Island, aka Dallas Co-ed Discussions.

Love always,
PussyRiot

Apparently they quietly packed their things and were escorted off of Whore Island without a fight.

Thank you for your compliance in this matter ladies.

[sweet.treat69]

Originally Posted by str8.2.bbbj

Hahahahaaaaaa...What The Fuck does that even mean??? Hahaaahahgaaaaa

I gotta admit that WAS funny. I guess PussyRiot has entertainment value after all

[str8.2.bbbj]

Originally Posted by sweet.treat69

I gotta admit that WAS funny. I guess PussyRiot has entertainment value after all

PussyRiot says some funny shit. That "Sup Slut" line on old girl's threAD yesterday had me Rollin'!! It was just outta nowhere.

http://m.eccie.net/showthread.php?t=1021242

[Guest060214]

Originally Posted by str8.2.bbbj

PussyRiot says some funny shit. That "Sup Slut" line on old girl's threAD yesterday had me Rollin'!! It was just outta nowhere.

http://m.eccie.net/showthread.php?t=1021242

+1

Her targets seem to be people who take themselves way too seriously. No doubt she's very intelligent and witty.

[Grace Preston]

Well-- I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to reply--

It has been an interesting experiment, to say the least. I do believe that at the end of April, I'm just going to grandfather in everyone who has seen me during the experiment, and then go back to my original rates. After the initial spike in business, the change in rate has done little to change the overall consistency, making it pretty much a failed experiment.

I will be changing a few things around-- going back to offering FBSM,...I've had a license for a while that I haven't used... and it seems a shame to waste the time spent on getting that LMT... I do believe this settles the point that lowering your rate does NOT equal more business. So the next time I see a gent suggest that-- I'm going to send em a copy of this thread.

[Guest092216]

Awesome of you to be so open with this so others can learn from it.

There is an ongoing thread in ISO for a real LMT + extras. So far no one with an actual LMT has posted. Ton of guys in there looking for just what you described!

I for one really enjoyed reading the logic behind everyone's opinion. Thanks again for sharing all this in real time with the rest of us. Not many ladies would. Very cool of you.

[DallasRain]

keep rockin sexy!

[TinMan]

I'm sorry it didn't work out the way you intended, but I do think it was a successful experiment in that you gained insight into what doesn't work, and others will hopefully learn from your experience.

[honeydavis]

Originally Posted by TinMan

This is where I think the P411 ads, twitter and other "limited shelf life" means of communication would come into play.

Do providers really use twitter?

[TinMan]

Originally Posted by honeydavis

Do providers really use twitter?

Yes.