Future massage prices

[newbieontherunny]

With mostly everything going down the tub with the Virus going on, and the oil prices just dropping. Do you guys believe the massage prices will come down and if so by how much? Granted this might be a situation we will be in for the next few months as per the reports from other provinces and countries.

 

[Bob the Knob]

No. I think it will be business as it was.

 

[Rubmegood]

I seems to me that people are going to have less income and reduced visits for massages. The competition for fewer clients should cause the prices to come down. But I'm no economist just an optimist.

 

[massageyeg]

tricky question... price inflation happens a lot quicker than price deflation. If retail doesn't rebound we might see a lot of students entering the hobby on a part time basis at lower rates as well.

Alberta prices are higher than a lot of other provinces, which is fine when our economy was stronger as well. Prices will likely drop if the economy changes but we will see less travelling therapists.

My gut says that prices won't fall, but they won't start increasing for a long time. I can also see what once might have been a $40 extra now becomes a $20 extra.

 

[Friendly Man]

I was in Saskatoon for work three or four weeks ago I noticed that massage prices were lower. The massage was $60.00 not sure what the tip was as I didn’t want to take a chance with the virus.

 

[Albertaman]

I expect more independent masseuses to enter the market. Personally, I have always preferred this, even though it takes effort to find someone compatible. Pricing is a difficult thing to predict. As for extras, again I prefer massage providers who offer extra services selectively on a YMMV basis, not a general menu to every client. Just my preference.


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[Cabinmon]

$60 per hour massages. $40 up sell I see happening

 

[Wishihadasoapy]

Before kijiji massage shut down - I saw the spa at 111 ave/116 st (amazing spa?) Advertising $60 hr.

 

[Wills_willie]

This will be like oil. The Russians will flood the market and prices will drop.

 

[Tnerber]

Likely what will happen is some will be so excited to go they will pay anything and it will end up staying at $80. If we are strong we can get it lowered by holding our ground.

 

[MASSAGE.MAESTRO]

Likely what will happen is some will be so excited to go they will pay anything and it will end up staying at $80. If we are strong we can get it lowered by holding our ground.

Well, this long enforced holiday from the "hobby", hopefully will make you guys stronger. Perhaps, the big head will have a little more strength to over-rule the smaller one. Alberta hasn't had an economy strong enough to justify higher prices. And not for quite a long time now.

 

[Ethan68]

It’s up to us, the customer, to only accept a $1 a minute massage from now on, otherwise it will just go back to $80 an hour!!

 

[Bob the Knob]

Before kijiji massage shut down - I saw the spa at 111 ave/116 st (amazing spa?) Advertising $60 hr.

As far as I know, they have always advertised that price and were strictly legit.

Anyone know if that has changed?

 

[Qster]

MY personal speculation is that certain "weaker" spas will shut, some providers who are not attached to the city will leave, a few more indies will enter the market because their spas are gone. The reputable spas' prices will stay the same but will not rise for a while. The indy prices will drop because of competitions. More or less what I expect to see in the construction industry as well.

I befriended and chatted with a long term lady once, one that lives in Vancouver but work here 2-3 months at a time. Ladies came from Asia or BC because of our $$$. If not for the higher rates and our less discriminant tastes, they would all prefer to stay in Vancouver or Toronto, somewhere warmer and larger. Many of them do not like our cold and blue collar environment. BUT, we pay way more than our colleagues in Vancouver/Toronto; in addition, older or less attractive or less service oriented ladies can still make a good living here without resorting to risky behaviours.

So, those who are attached to a spa or someone in this city will stay but rate will stay more or less the same. Those who are not attached likely have left the city already. Eventually when the market reopens, we will see a few more indies and may be a few lower rates among them. My pure speculation, only time will tell.

 

[bigbill]

Look at the ads you have to scroll down through to get to the text. They're all TO. The competition there is fierce, so prices are lower.

 

[bih1995]

Because of our attitude we paying higher prices here in Edmonton than guy's in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Hamilton...etc

I hope we will get more younger masseuse, not just auntie or granny.

 

[Rubmegood]

Look at the ads you have to scroll down through to get to the text. They're all TO. The competition there is fierce, so prices are lower.

Yeah, but there's half as many as there was before covid!

 

[m694ever]

With Alberta Select at 4.85/barrel that’s16% of 30.00/barrel. Oil guys should now be expecting to pay 16% of 80.00 or 12.80/hr massage and 9.60 for HE.... all in perspective boys!

Tax rate for oil workers and oil companies should also go from 30% tax to 4.8%. Take that you MP’s who are getting a pay raise April 1st.

 

[bih1995]

With Alberta Select at 4.85/barrel that’s16% of 30.00/barrel. Oil guys should now be expecting to pay 16% of 80.00 or 12.80/hr massage and 9.60 for HE.... all in perspective boys!

Tax rate for oil workers and oil companies should also go from 30% tax to 4.8%. Take that you MP’s who are getting a pay raise April 1st.

lot of speculations
reality show will kick in afterwards

 

[Deleted member 72001]

My uneducated guess would offer the following:
-Most providers might opt for the implantation of some sort of start up sale to bring back the men. “$60/hr for the month(s) of ........”
-Everyone flocks (as it’s been awhile) and floods the first places to open.
-False sense of security ensues and the prices rise.
-Rush ends as the disposable income adjusts to the new economy (Rent before Rub)
-influx of independent providers, possibly at a lower rate, to bring in the bodies. (To help pay their own rent)
-And then maybe, a possible, “new normal” levels out around the $70/hr price point.

I don’t see the prices dropping to the TO and VAN levels in our province. And if they do, not sure it would stick. The minute oil rises, so would the Rubs.

Again, not an economist so my though process might be painfully inaccurate. I do believe we might loose some providers, but I truly think some fresh faces will appear at the start up.
Might reinvigorate the board in all cities!

Stay healthy guys....and girls.