This weekend, our rates shot up. Same thing everywhere else. Our town is normally higher-priced than other cities further south (including Seattle), so we get a lot of people who just gawk at our prices. I've gotten lots of "Seriously?!?!" reactions tonight. (Yes, and I'm almost sold out, so pay it or pack it!)
Today, I got a phone call from [Competition]. [Competition] is generally priced the same as us. This weekend, they are actually cheaper.
[Competitor]: "Hey, what is your rates tonight for two beds, two adults, and two kids?"
Me: "$65.99 plus tax, which is $73.05"
[Competitor]: "Great." *in a slightly annoyed voice* "Can you tell that to this guy?"
*sound of phone being handed over*
SC: *in a tone that was excited, with a hint of snootiness*"Yes! How much are your rooms?"
Me: "For two adults, $65.99 plus tax; the total would be $73.05."
SC: "Oh.....hmph" *click*
SC just sounded so....deflated and dejected after I told him the price!
I can imagine what happened right before this call.
[Competitor]: "That will be $xx.xx"
SC: "That's outrageous! [Our Motel] is cheaper! You need to beat their prices!"
[Competitor]: "Well then let's just give them a call..."
Today, I got a phone call from [Competition]. [Competition] is generally priced the same as us. This weekend, they are actually cheaper.
[Competitor]: "Hey, what is your rates tonight for two beds, two adults, and two kids?"
Me: "$65.99 plus tax, which is $73.05"
[Competitor]: "Great." *in a slightly annoyed voice* "Can you tell that to this guy?"
*sound of phone being handed over*
SC: *in a tone that was excited, with a hint of snootiness*"Yes! How much are your rooms?"
Me: "For two adults, $65.99 plus tax; the total would be $73.05."
SC: "Oh.....hmph" *click*
SC just sounded so....deflated and dejected after I told him the price!
I can imagine what happened right before this call.
[Competitor]: "That will be $xx.xx"
SC: "That's outrageous! [Our Motel] is cheaper! You need to beat their prices!"
[Competitor]: "Well then let's just give them a call..."
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