Originally Posted by
uglyphil
I tend to agree that the tiered pricing structure appears to be arbitrary. i.e. they charge what they think they can get away with. PWLs do the same, of course.
As, I hasten to add, they are all entitled to.
Several shops have different structures, usually based around nationality and, like you, Oneonone I find it to be rather insulting.
For example 666 Elizabeth charges more for western and african ladies. Blacktown 8 charges more for caucasians and 45 George and 22 Rydalmere do the same, so it is not only the "higher quality" shops.
Although talking about it with the WLs they do not seem that insulted by it. To them they understand it is purely marketing and supply and demand.
However having been with cheap WLs (269 Canterbury) and mid-range (Amanda Heavens and TMC) I cannot see a major difference to justify the price increases on a regular basis. I will continue to visit the more expensive shops from time to time when I feel like a change (LOVE the african ladies) but I will always be more regular with my, well, regulars.