This analogy came up in a discussion of ladies not being available during a time convenient for the client, so it’s focused on schedule. I’ve modified it to apply also to the question of rates:
quote: Originally posted by lance charger
What do golfers do when they can’t get the T-Time they want?Great analogy. If the specific TIME [or cost] is what’s most important they change golf courses and call as many as they possibly can in the area to get the TIME they want [or greens fees they want to spend]. If the specific GOLF COURSE is what’s most important to them, they take whatever [tee] time [at whatever rate] they can get. In my view it’s how the customer chooses to prioritize what it is they WANT, it’s something different for everybody as this thread illustrates very well.
Some just like to play golf, and the specific course doesn’t matter that much. Some like to play a specific course, and don’t worry as much about the schedule or cost. Two approaches; neither is wrong; just different.
In P4P, some clients choose ladies based on when they’re available or what their rate is. Some choose ladies because they want to see that particular lady, and the schedule and rate are secondary concerns (although still constraints to a degree). More and more, I find myself in that second group.
The complaints arise when someone wants to have their cake and eat it too. Have their choice of a specific golf course, while still get the tee time and greens fees they prefer. If you can, more power to you, but most often you have to accept trade-offs. Do so with grace, please.
