Markets Make Better Decisions tha Managers

[SD2011]

The way I look at it, as a Hobbyist, you should seek gals that fit within the price profile you can accept/afford. It you can't afford them, don't expect/berate or try to coerce them by a review to lower their value just because you're a cheap ass. Seems to be a trend with some hobbyists to try and do that.

An auction (bidding/price offers) seems contrary to being a good marketing plan for a gal who should know her own value proposition. If she wants to discount/offer specials and generate volume, that's her choice. Personally, I prefer low volume gals.

[TinMan]

Originally Posted by GracePreston

I've done a "Priceline, Name Your Own Price" deal many many times over the years. Yes, you'll always get a couple of asshats who think offering 40 bucks is "cute", but for the most part, people are fairly reasonable. However, I've found that doing it in a "down" month seldom goes as well as when I offer it during a "flush" month. For whatever reason, economic norms in regards to recreational spending just don't apply in this particular sector the way one might expect. It is much like the "lower your rates for more business" argument... I've done more than one experiment that has shown that to be true ONLY to a point... drop too low, business plummets. The hobby market does not trend the way that most recreational markets do.

That actually doesn't surprise me. I find that I don't have the time this time of year, and have other demands on my cash. Unless the lady is offering a great deal, or happens to hit me up when I'm available and in the area, the love connection likely isn't going to happen until after 1/1.

[Iaintliein]

Originally Posted by SD2011

The way I look at it, as a Hobbyist, you should seek gals that fit within the price profile you can accept/afford. It you can't afford them, don't expect/berate or try to coerce them by a review to lower their value just because you're a cheap ass. Seems to be a trend with some hobbyists to try and do that.

An auction (bidding/price offers) seems contrary to being a good marketing plan for a gal who should know her own value proposition. If she wants to discount/offer specials and generate volume, that's her choice. Personally, I prefer low volume gals.

I agree completely with your first paragraph. As to the second, perhaps the lady should take page from the ebay system and set an "initial bid"?

[Sir Lancehernot]

Originally Posted by GracePreston

I've done a "Priceline, Name Your Own Price" deal many many times over the years. Yes, you'll always get a couple of asshats who think offering 40 bucks is "cute", but for the most part, people are fairly reasonable. However, I've found that doing it in a "down" month seldom goes as well as when I offer it during a "flush" month. For whatever reason, economic norms in regards to recreational spending just don't apply in this particular sector the way one might expect. It is much like the "lower your rates for more business" argument... I've done more than one experiment that has shown that to be true ONLY to a point... drop too low, business plummets. The hobby market does not trend the way that most recreational markets do.

I think you'd be surprised. I believe I recall seeing some research that indicates that what you describe is not uncommon in other markets. If the price drops too low, people start thinking that such a discount must be justified by something wrong with or inferior about the product. Now, for repeat clients who know what to expect, that might not hold. I know if any of the women I'm seeing now were to go to two-figure sessions, I'd be seeing one a day!

Originally Posted by TinMan

That actually doesn't surprise me. I find that I don't have the time this time of year, and have other demands on my cash. Unless the lady is offering a great deal, or happens to hit me up when I'm available and in the area, the love connection likely isn't going to happen until after 1/1.

It's the other way around for me. Christmas cash demands have diminished over the last couple of years, and I do a lot of shopping with gift cards procured via credit-card rebates. More importantly for me, "Christmas shopping" is the only legitimate excuse I get every year to be out of the house for an extended period of time and not be questioned. I say I'm going "ho-ho-hoing"

[slowmover]

While many things in economics change, this graph stands the test of time. The more we are willing to pay the more options we have. In a perfect world, a "win-win" is where the supply meets the demand.

[Iaintliein]

Some time ago either here or on the old board, someone posted a 19th century price list found in what had been a New Orleans brothel at that time. I did some quick calculations vs what I judged the "going rate" for similar services were in Dallas at the time. In my opinion, the price of sex is a far better indicator of true inflation than anything the government publishes.

Another axis on the graph slowmover posted could be "need", which works in opposition to supply. As the cost of living goes up, some providers won't be able to "make ends meet" by "making ends meet" and will leave the business. Meanwhile rampant unemployment will make more young candidates consider entering the industry. The "need" portion of the equation should result in the "initial bid".