Boynton, as usual, makes a very good point above.
Gentlemen, below is an eloquent statement a local respected member of CRT wrote in another thread and I believe it has merit for this conversation:
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"Just a comment about the price one pays, being a resident here makes all the difference. I can be flexible about the days and time. She gets a ride from an amiga who is also in the biz. I am also not taking up her prime work or family time. It really isn't about paying the least possible price. If I were seeking a Saturday evening date that could be open ended as to the time then it would be a different price. It would block out other opportunities and also increase her Ch*ld care costs. I would expect to pay more, a lot more. It can be as simple as "prime time" pricing as opposed to "any time" pricing.
A resident is dealt a different set of cards than a tourist. Play the hand you are dealt. A tourist is less flexible about scheduling and is trying to fit as much fun as possible into their trip. That is part of the tourist's game. On the other hand, I did three sessions last week, have three more this week, and will do three more next week. I would run out if time, money, and energy if I tried to play the tourist's game. Play the cards you are dealt, but play them well. Remember, it is all a game."
We are all playing the cards we are dealt - some better than others!I am also including my new favorite quote by WhiteCat when he was describing the Chicas at the SL and HDR
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Over paying & War Torn
I am still chuckling from this quote, because I have been writing about the fugly aggressive girls for years working at the SL, HDR , and Cocal. They are the first ones that approach the new gringo and attack him and it takes some getting used to before you get them out the way and can relax and look for the pretty young Chicas. And after 18+ years coming to Costa Rica, this past trip was first time I did not visit SL, Gulch or Cocal and I feel liberated...because i had an epic trip because of the Chicas I pulled of Skokka!
To bring my post full circle, Gentlemen we all must try to communicate more effectively with Chicas, which organically leads to the control of the conversation and some sort of better negotiating. Big bank roll, small bank roll, if we all take the time to use some of the wisdom provided on this board we can all get a little better value than might have otherwise...
First timers usually always