Off-season discounts?

[rob1963]

The other day I had an enquiry asking if I was available for a wedding reception on 1st March next year, and I replied that I was.

They've now emailed again to say that as March is off season, the hotel give a 10% discount. They also mentioned that they're trying to get the best deals for their wedding, and asked if I was also able to do off-season discounts.

To be honest, this annoyed me...mainly because I have fixed prices which are clearly shown on my website, there is no mention of discounts, and also because I offer very competitive prices in the first place.

I emailed back saying that we don't offer discounts as we're already competitive, and that we could offer them a reliable & professional disco for only £250, pointing out that this is a very small percentage of most wedding budgets for such a long & important part of the day.

I also said that we would do exactly what they wanted, and stated that if they were looking for the cheapest disco, then we could not help, and mentioned that you generally get what you pay for.

Personally, I think that giving discounts when asked can give the impression that you're desperate for the work, which certainly isn't the case with me.

I don't mind whether they book me or not, but if they DO, it will be at my normal price! I'll let you know.

Do the rest of you get asked for discounts? and how do you respond?

[Thames Valley Discos]

I offer 50% if the client is over 80. ( provided both their parents can sign the booking form)

[rob1963]

I offer 50% if the client is over 80. ( provided both their parents can sign the booking form)

:lol:

I may do the same!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

If the booking is on a day that we are generally quiet - eg: Sundays, then I might do it a bit cheaper.

I don't see how people can generalise for a whole month though!

[Danno13]

I still get quite a few weddings in March, so no.. i wouldn't give any discount. April seems to go quiet though, for some strange reason.

Then again, I don't publish prices anyway, so no-one would know whether I'd knocked anything off the "normal" price.. if there is such a thing.

[Vectis]

TBH I'm always willing to negotiate a little on the big rig pricing. Usually though I'll throw something in for the same price, rather than cut the price.

Small rig is fixed price no matter what, as it's already keenly priced for the area.

I offer discounts for block bookings (4 or more) and for registered charities.

Anyone else can go whistle!

[BeerFunk]

Why would you discount it when there is a chance another enquiry could come in later for the same date, at the normal price? We're only talking £20-30 here, aren't we, why do people do this? Are they deliberately having their wedding on that date to try to save money?

[rob1963]

Why would you discount it when there is a chance another enquiry could come in later for the same date, at the normal price? We're only talking £20-30 here, aren't we, why do people do this? Are they deliberately having their wedding on that date to try to save money?

Hi Beerfunk,

I wouldn't discount it!

...and I still don't mind...even if I DON'T get another booking!

According to the person who emailed me, the hotel offer a 10% discount for weddings in January, February & March - as it's off season.

The hotel might, but I won't!!!

[CRAZY K]

The other day I had an enquiry asking if I was available for a wedding reception on 1st March next year, and I replied that I was.

They've now emailed again to say that as March is off season, the hotel give a 10% discount. They also mentioned that they're trying to get the best deals for their wedding, and asked if I was also able to do off-season discounts.

To be honest, this annoyed me...mainly because I have fixed prices which are clearly shown on my website, there is no mention of discounts, and also because I offer very competitive prices in the first place.

I emailed back saying that we don't offer discounts as we're already competitive, and that we could offer them a reliable & professional disco for only £250, pointing out that this is a very small percentage of most wedding budgets for such a long & important part of the day.

I also said that we would do exactly what they wanted, and stated that if they were looking for the cheapest disco, then we could not help, and mentioned that you generally get what you pay for.

Personally, I think that giving discounts when asked can give the impression that you're desperate for the work, which certainly isn't the case with me.

I don't mind whether they book me or not, but if they DO, it will be at my normal price! I'll let you know.

Do the rest of you get asked for discounts? and how do you respond?

Off is the word--that is the second word---you may know the first:D :D :D

CRAZY K

[Dragonfly]

The other day I had an enquiry asking if I was available for a wedding reception on 1st March next year, and I replied that I was.

They've now emailed again to say that as March is off season, the hotel give a 10% discount. They also mentioned that they're trying to get the best deals for their wedding, and asked if I was also able to do off-season discounts.


well I'm sure they have a very competitive quote on an experienced reliable disco/entertainer package for the most memorable , magical 24 hours of their lives ........... surely that is a great deal ???????????

my reply would have been simply "last year I had 2 weekends off all year .... whats a season?????"

I no longer offer any discounts after being fleeced by a pub simple as.

[Tony Scott]

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my reply would have been simply "last year I had 2 weekends off all year .... whats a season?????"
[QUOTE]

Same Same had about 6 Saturdays off last year, two of those for holiday, no discounts.

If they book me on a Mon - Thursday they get a discount but that's it.

My prices are very reasonable as it is for the quality of show and experience I have.

:)

[Dragonfly]

Same Same had about 6 Saturdays off last year, two of those for holiday, no discounts.

If they book me on a Mon - Thursday they get a discount but that's it.

My prices are very reasonable as it is for the quality of show and experience I have.

:)

my thoughts exactly I forgot the holiday thing last year ..... so it was the first dates in the diary this year.

[dannyboy]

My response would have been...

"March may be 'off' season for weddings, but can be very popular for 18th's, 21st's, 40th's, engagements Etc. So unfortunatly I can' give a discount!"

(Aswell as my prices being competative anyway.)

[Silver]

It may well be 'off season' for the hotel, relating to weddings, holiday makers et al but as a dj we DO NOT have an off season.

Surely there are reasons people require a dj all year round and are willing to pay the same rate.

Maybe we should have an off season for birthdays, for retirements etc., "Well Mr Bloggs we are now in the Cancer birth sign period, which is a quiet time for birthdays so have a 15% discount!"

So Rob, I think the expression 'sling your hook' springs to mind. http://planetsmilies.net/violent-smiley-1528.gif

[rob1963]

So Rob, I think the expression 'sling your hook' springs to mind. http://planetsmilies.net/violent-smiley-1528.gif

Absolutely, Silver...which is exactly what I told them! :D