MarkOttMassage 369 Report post Posted May 30, 2015 I don't mean this to negotiate an SP's rates, but I really wish that more SP's had some sort of student rates.. I do understand that they're not responsible for the client's financial situation, but I personally think that it would be a nice gesture. What do you hobbyists/SP's think? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michel_K 584 Report post Posted May 30, 2015 Not a bad idea in principle, but another question would be, how much of a client base tends to be students? Isn't it usually the working class ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted May 30, 2015 So a lady gets contacted by a gentlemen for a date and he can pay her full donation and she gets contacted by a student for a date on the same time/date but he wants a student discount Hmmm who do you think the lady will see for a date Nice gesture...for whom, certainly not for the lady. She's getting shortchanged and this is her livelihood, pays her bills, rent, car payment etc...maybe even her tuition, yes she could be a student too Remember, this is a luxury lifestyle not a necessity. If you can't afford to see a companion, then don't...but don't negotiate, even under the guise of a student discount RG 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amber Rose 19012 Report post Posted May 30, 2015 To start off, how would we know whether you're actually a student and not some regular Joe just looking for a discount? Yes I'm sure we could ask to see student ID, but it's a lot of hassle for us making less. Should we also have discounts for those who don't make all that much, or discounts at the beginning of the month since guys just paid their rent and now they're short on cash but they would reeeally like to meet us. There is an abundance of ladies of all shapes, sizes, and most importantly, different prices. As a student you should have no issue to find someone within your budget. If there is a particular SP you wish to meet and she is above your budget, then since this is a luxury service, you should save up until you have enough to meet. Everyone's lives and finances are different, and not everyone can afford to take part in this lifestyle, but no SP should have to make less because you are a student. If we started making specials dedicated to one group of people, then we'd have to start for them all and then we'd get no where. SP's do have specials every once in a while, so if you have your eye on someone in particular than watch her ads to see if one gets offered. Otherwise, look for someone who is already within your budget and have fun :) Posted via Mobile Device 15 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meaghan McLeod 179664 Report post Posted May 30, 2015 Let's add senior rates, single parent rates, new graduate rates, first time car buyers, first timers and so forth. As providers, we are asked all the time for this. Doesn't go over very well. Find someone in your price range. I've always said why would I give a discount when my regulars pay my rate AND give a tip. 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highsexdrivebabe 11800 Report post Posted May 30, 2015 Hi darling, As RG said hobbying is a luxury therefore if U can't afford it at one time save either to see a lady or a specific one U want to see and as Meghan stated if we start having student rates then it will be xyz rates so!!!!!!!!!!!! Lots of ladies offer specials so it's up to U to watch for those darling. Although I somewhat understand your situation understand that this is our bread and butter babe!!! Bisous` Barbara xxoo 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randy36 1078 Report post Posted May 30, 2015 Mr. Student, go study hard and get a high paying job and then you can afford most expensive ladies. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VedaSloan 119179 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 Learn to budget. I have clients who live on disability and they still pay my full rate. I also wanted to add that offering you a discount is insulting to every client who pays the full rate. 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asuran 1138 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 Bad idea! You wouldn't want to show your student ID and give out your full name. Discretion is a must. This hobby is a luxury not a necessity. Can't afford it, don't do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Bardot 99339 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 Bad idea!You wouldn't want to show your student ID and give out your full name. Discretion is a must. This hobby is a luxury not a necessity. Can't afford it, don't do it. Some folks have no qualms about giving me their full names, that's a silly notion that we can't be trusted for discretion with your information. As has been said previously, plenty of students and lower-income people see providers. They don't ask for discounts, they save up for the occasion. Either find someone within your budget, or save up for a session. I'm a student, if being so entitles you to lower prices, then should I (reversely) raise my rates because of my situation? 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolette Vaughn 294340 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 No offense but in my years of doing this work, most young men have been the most difficult and most demanding. Now many feel self entitled. However, I can say that there are exceptions and that there have been young men I have seen who never expected a deal because of their student status. I have stopped seeing men under the age of 30 as a result mostly because of how they approach ladies in our business and secondly, because most cannot afford it without having to ask for a deal. Like I said, there are exceptions but they are in the minority. And I can say this because I have years of experience and it's been MY personal experience. We are not commodities, we are offering a service and an intimate one at that where you cannot compare it with tires or cars. If a person cannot afford these services, do not partake. It is not going to kill a person if they can't get some action because there are not enough funds. There are enough people out there offering specials or deals that are affordable without having to give a student special. A person transferring their financial burden onto an individual offering a service and someone they have likely not even met is not acceptable. A man's financial situation is not the escort's problem. Simply put, no money, no honey or find something in your budget range. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asuran 1138 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 Some folks have no qualms about giving me their full names, that's a silly notion that we can't be trusted for discretion with your information. I didn't say SP's can't be trusted. But in the sense of plausible deniability, in the worse case, where the SP has to testify under oath. It could happen with the new law and such. Now, if miss Bardot has no problem with-holding that info even under oath then there is nothing to worry about but there are others who may not be as discreet as miss Bardot. The rates is dependent how the provider values herself, her services, and the market in general. If she like a certain type of clientele she could definitely give preferential rates to that group. All I'm saying is that providing personal ID info may or may not open up a can of worms in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 All I'm saying is that providing personal ID info may or may not open up a can of worms in the future. I think this is taking the thread in another direction. However many companions require verification/screening including full real name. How would providing ID to the lady open any more of a can of worms than providing screening/verification information. But now to bring this post back on topic, how is a provider, if she indeed did offer a student discount, supposed to determine if a potential client is a student without him showing his student ID. Really if a man is that concerned about a lady, this may not be the lifestyle for him. Hell I showed my badge and ID to a lady once (used to be a peace officer, now I'm retired) so I don't understand the fear of showing a student ID RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asuran 1138 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 I think this is taking the thread in another direction. However many companions require verification/screening including full real name. How would providing ID to the lady open any more of a can of worms than providing screening/verification information. But now to bring this post back on topic, how is a provider, if she indeed did offer a student discount, supposed to determine if a potential client is a student without him showing his student ID. Really if a man is that concerned about a lady, this may not be the lifestyle for him. Hell I showed my badge and ID to a lady once (used to be a peace officer, now I'm retired) so I don't understand the fear of showing a student ID RG I too have given my info to certain providers. Even my board handle at times. I'm above a certain age level and financial ability. :P If you are a student, you still have a bright future/career ahead of you and it's better to take the extra pre-caution. Maximize that potential. Make those right choices as you grow. There will be time for you to play in this hobby and it will be so much more rewarding. Just like here on Lyla, we censored certain words or prefer not to talk explicitly about certain things. It's better to be safer than less. But the risk is our own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 I too have given my info to certain providers. Even my board handle at times. I'm above a certain age level and financial ability. :P If you are a student, you still have a bright future/career ahead of you and it's better to take the extra pre-caution. Maximize that potential. Make that right choices as you grow. There will be time for you to play in this hobby and it will be so much more rewarding. Just like here on Lyla, we censored certain words or prefer not to talk explicitly about certain things. It's better to be safer than less. But the risk is our own. If a student is that worried about his bright future/career ahead of him, then pay the lady's full rate (which btw I advocate from the start) and no pushing for student rates. How does a student who wants a student rate prove he is a student unless he shows student ID RG 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asuran 1138 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 If a student is that worried about his bright future/career ahead of him, then pay the lady's full rate (which btw I advocate from the start) and no pushing for student rates. How does a student who wants a student rate prove he is a student unless he shows student ID RG Exactly. Us mature guys knows what is involved in this hobby. Just giving them what is on both sides of the coin. Young people sometimes only see things from one side of things, due to the raging hormones, lack of experience or the understanding of the risk in this hobby. Ultimately the choice is theirs. Just putting it all out on the table. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Bardot 99339 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 I didn't say SP's can't be trusted. But in the sense of plausible deniability, in the worse case, where the SP has to testify under oath. It could happen with the new law and such. That's quite a stretch there, and I doubt would be a risk for about 99% of the people on this site. Worst case scenario? Sure, it could be. Likelihood of anyone here actually encountering this scenario? Yeah, no. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest S****r Report post Posted June 1, 2015 I too have given my info to certain providers. Even my board handle at times. Whaaaaat??? Isn't the whole point of being on this site and creating profiles, etc. so we can get acquainted and see if we want to meet? Why the heck would anyone NOT provide his board handle. That creeps me out. Big time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 What do I think? No. Plain, simple no. I'm not offering an explanation. Just no. When I was in Ottawa I would occasionally get asked for a student discount. I don't have time for that nonsense and just hang up on them. That entitled crap is right up there with "I'm a really good looking guy so I should get a discount/visit for free". (and yes, us ladies get guys saying that to us) *rolls eyes* You want to enjoy my company, you pay the rate. Thinking you're an exception is a quick way to get yourself on my "do not see" list. There are plenty of gents out there who are humble, polite and don't ask for a discount under any pretense, and those are the gentlemen I accept as clients, not the silly boys who think they can haggle my rates. And I am far from the only SP who feels this way, as evidenced by the other comments in this thread. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leonup 220 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 One of the funniest request I ever heard! After reading this, I can't help myself but picture SP giving out coupon book or "stamp card" like some restaurants do to retain repeat customers.... free one after 10 visits!! LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeRichards 177238 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 I am anticipating the days I may accidentally ask for a seniors rate....... Had a lovely time dear !!! Now where did I park my car again ? ;) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclo 30131 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 ... I really wish that more SP's had some sort of student rates... I personally think that it would be a nice gesture Escorting is a business. Businesses don't offer student rates because it's "a nice gesture". They offer them because there's profit in offering them, either in the short term or the long term. Most businesses that offer student discounts (fast food outlets, movie theatres etc) are able to serve multiple clients simultaneously and increase volume without any decrease in service quality or increase in overhead costs. Increasing their volume of sales more than offsets the price discount. Another common category of student discount is on products and services which are in demand by all students and there is competition by vendors for a larger share, and therefore profit, of the student market (computers and software). Finally discounts to recent graduates are also a form of student discount and are usually used to establish brand loyalty for products (cars) which will produce ongoing sales for decades into the future. I can't think of any way in which these marketing approaches to students will increase profit for an escort. If there was a business case for student discounts, I think "the world's oldest profession" would have figured it by now ;-) 13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeRichards 177238 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 Some folks have no qualms about giving me their full names, that's a silly notion that we can't be trusted for discretion with your information. I totally agree. What I have personally found... is that with ladies that I visit with, like yourself Kathryn, is that I can actually trust you basically more than many of my friends. Why ? Because you ladies understand the meaning of Discretion :) Tis nice. Obviously I have to keep this a secret life, as do many/most ladies. Dunno. But it is nice when I can visit with someone I trust that knows me as me and not a total alias. and vice versa to a point. If you find someone you trust, be yourself and really like to see again and again......that takes the "needless worrying" out of the equation. Save up and Just have fun. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 The ladies I see I trust far more than many so called legitimate businesses with my name and other personal info. No hesitation to provide personal info to ladies. But some businesses, hell I still get contacted by Bell Canada, even after leaving them eight years ago, offers from credit card companies that I left, offers for life insurance etc etc etc. They get my name, address and phone number from other companies I've dealt with and had to provide my personal info to But ladies, the information provided has been between just them and me, and only passed along at my request (such as a reference) Ladies don't deserve being stereotyped as untrustworthy. But mainstream businesses, there are far more examples of mistrustful behaviour with them. Many do pass your personal information around. RG 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philander39 3705 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Why does this type of thread always get started. At some point people have to accept visiting with a SP is not requirement to life but simply a nice thing to do. Maybe that is way people refer to it as a hobby. It is not a fundamental need like food or shelter. That means if you want to partake the the lovely experience then you have to save up, just like the did in the bad old days when interest rates were high and borrowing was not so easy to do. People need to stop asking for student rates, seniors discounts, "being a hot stud" discount. If you don't have the money, save it up. That is what I do and that's why no SP is ever going to retire based solely on my visits with them. One interesting thing is that if you actually start saving and seeing SPs, sometimes if you build up a good rapport and see them regularly - you may actually get some "discounts". Nothing extreme, may be you will get a little longer time or they will make an effort to see you on short notice. Sometimes you might actually get a cupcake or cookies. Stop asking for discounts. If you can't afford this l luxury then save up or take up another hobby. Sorry about the rant. I'm just getting tired of all the postings I see here and on TERB complaining about prices. 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
