FabSwingers.com forum: Price of parties

By *ornywife20 OP Couple
1 week ago

North Cork

Heard of someone being asked to pay 200 euro for a couple to attend a party the cost did not include accommodation

I personally think that is way too much .

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By *affa31Woman
1 week ago

Galway

Then don’t pay 🤷🏻‍♀️

Party organisers can charge what they want. We may think it’s crazy money but then, just don’t go.

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By *ionycusMan
1 week ago

Babylon

If it had entertainment, free food and drink, hot tubs , sauna and a cool vibe , why not ?

It does seem steep but if you are two, it isn't that bad for a night out.

Like the other person said , you don't have to go, I think you are surprised as it seems expensive and it's normally the single guys that carry the costs ? No ?

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By *eard and BoobsCouple
1 week ago

Portstewart

You would be lucky to just get accommodation somewhere decent for that price. And as the the poster said its your choice to decide if you want to attend. And just wondering op could you organise one for less as it may be an option for you

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By *urfdudeMan
1 week ago

WEXFORD

For 2 people that price isnt ridiculous

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By *ealitybitesMan
1 week ago

Belfast

"For 2 people that price isnt ridiculous"

I think it's ridiculous. Never paid £100 for a night ever and won't be starting now so as much as I agree that organisers can charge what they wish and people might pay it, I wouldn't be one of them.

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By *og-ManMan
1 week ago

somewhere

That's mad money in fairness but then again single men pay 150 into some parties I've heard but it depends on what's provided I suppose

Big difference between a social 50 to 60 euro per couple usually

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By *heCatWhoGotTheCream2024Man
1 week ago

Funville

Controversial but honest question:

There are so many profiles on here that advertise parties, socials, events etc ( like 'insert event name productions' etc).

Is there profit to be made on these events? I guess some people do it just to bring like-minded people together, but are some people making money on these things? 🤔

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By *electableicecreamMan
1 week ago

The West

It's hard to say without knowing what's on offer but the highest ticket price I've seen is €60 for a private party without included accommodation.

Some people make parties for the sake of it and might make some well earned money on the side and others are in business and profit is a legitimate pursuit!

I wouldn't begrudge anyone charging anything because people vote with their pocket's.

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By *affa31Woman
1 week ago

Galway

"Controversial but honest question:

There are so many profiles on here that advertise parties, socials, events etc ( like 'insert event name productions' etc).

Is there profit to be made on these events? I guess some people do it just to bring like-minded people together, but are some people making money on these things? 🤔

Of course some people are making money. They do it as a business and as long as they’re transparent about that, that’s grand and to be expected.

The costs for running a private party are high though. Houses are expensive to rent, you probably need to hire a cleaner for the morning after (we’ve heard how disgusting some people can be), you need to make sure you’re not out of pocket if you lose your deposit or are hit with extra cleaning charges.

The cost should all depend on how many are attending and what you’re providing.

If you don’t like the cost of the package on offer, don’t go 🤷🏻‍♀️

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By *ornywife20 OP Couple
1 week ago

North Cork

"Then don’t pay 🤷🏻‍♀️

Party organisers can charge what they want. We may think it’s crazy money but then, just don’t go. "

Of course they can charge what ever they want.

I never said we wanted to go .

I was just trying to get a vibe on what other people think.

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By *heCatWhoGotTheCream2024Man
1 week ago

Funville

Of course some people are making money. They do it as a business and as long as they’re transparent about that, that’s grand and to be expected.

I actually wasn't aware that people were running these events as a business so I was probably a bit naive with my question I suppose....

If you don’t like the cost of the package on offer, don’t go 🤷🏻‍♀️"

100%... not complaining about it, more of a question. If people see value in giving someone €200 to attend a night out, then it's a great business model when tied into this site. Maybe Fab should look at setting up a promoter premium service and get their cut considering the businesses are using their platform to make money 🤔

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
1 week ago

East / North, Cork

I've never heard of parties costing that much in ireland, but price is entirely at the discretion of the organiser. If they can organise an event at that money and get people who see enough value to pay that then fair play to them.

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By *unny Southeast SocialsCouple
1 week ago

Waterford

We don't do our events for profit. We do it to get like minded people together

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By *og-ManMan
1 week ago

somewhere

Wonder how much I could charge for my donuts

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By *tmustbeMan
1 week ago

dublin

Fabs a money maker for

Some. Look at the amount of “organisers” popping up.

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By *aid backMan
1 week ago

by a lake with my rod out

It's very rare that's the cost for a couple to attend anything. But if the costs of hosting it's eg renting a mansion etc is high then costs have to be covered.

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By *heCatWhoGotTheCream2024Man
1 week ago

Funville

"Wonder how much I could charge for my donuts

Sounds like their might be a big hole in your business plan 🍩🤔

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By *electableicecreamMan
1 week ago

The West

"Fabs a money maker for

Some. Look at the amount of “organisers” popping up. "

More power to em. I've been to see savage get togethers and they were worth every penny.

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By *og-ManMan
1 week ago

somewhere

I remember looking at a house on a website that was used for a party

Had an indoor pool and sauna

2400 for a weekend

Then food and drink

Accommodation was included but only for 10 couples

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By *eekyNerdMan
1 week ago

Portarlington

It's all relative.

Tickets to some comedy gigs can be up to 80euro per person. Music gigs, much the same. No accommodation included either, nor food.

Depends on what you consider value for money?

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By *izzieDarcyCouple
1 week ago

Dublin

I’d be open to paying that but would have high expectations then for a great venue, well planned and executed party, flowing bubbles etc, it’s all about the experience I guess x

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By *aid backMan
1 week ago

by a lake with my rod out

"Fabs a money maker for

Some. Look at the amount of “organisers” popping up. "

I used to organise events and parties along with lolly and I can tell you it's far from a money maker.

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By *ikerandchickCouple
1 week ago

Omagh

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By *heCatWhoGotTheCream2024Man
1 week ago

Funville

"Fabs a money maker for

Some. Look at the amount of “organisers” popping up.

I used to organise events and parties along with lolly and I can tell you it's far from a money maker. "

5 of the top 12 posts by most recent right now are event promotion posts...🤔

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By *aid backMan
1 week ago

by a lake with my rod out

"Fabs a money maker for

Some. Look at the amount of “organisers” popping up.

I used to organise events and parties along with lolly and I can tell you it's far from a money maker.

5 of the top 12 posts by most recent right now are event promotion posts...🤔"

That doesn't mean they are money makers most parties just about break even

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By *electableicecreamMan
1 week ago

The West

People should get paid for organising events. Some people don't take any money for themselves and they totally deserve it.

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By *electableicecreamMan
1 week ago

The West

I say this because I organise events for a living in a sector that's mostly driven by people's passion and no one gets paid enough.

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By *og-ManMan
1 week ago

somewhere

"People should get paid for organising events. Some people don't take any money for themselves and they totally deserve it.

Or if they don't want to get paid then they shouldn't have to pay out of their own pockets for others to have a bit of craic

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By *phrodite72Woman
1 week ago

dublin/galway

Personally I think €200 before accommodation seems a little excessive

Buuut having seen from friends the effort and time ot takes to organise socials or parties It's a loooot and I'd hope they make a bit of money out of it cos its a huge commitment and they deserve a financial reward

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By *adyandthetramp20Couple
1 week ago

carry on camping

I think there are a lot of hidden costs involved in organising parties and events. I know of at least one organiser that has hired a van for the weekend to transport everything. We actually bought our van to make organising events easier on ourselves.

If people saw the black and white cost of the retreat then we make a small profit some weekends but when you take into account that we take at least two days each out of our holidays in work to run a weekend the reality is that there is no profit. That's besides the days it takes to set up and the months of administration and time.

We make nothing from camping and up until this year it has cost us to run it.

As for attending someone else's event we'd have no problem paying it if we thought it was worth it. Our general rule is it shouldn't cost more than a normal night out for us.

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By *adger BrocMan
1 week ago

Co. Cork

Regardless of the actual price, it would appear to be against the rules to promote events through the site, which involve a cost to attend, without written permission from the site owners.

Anything offered at a cost is a commercial transaction and it would therefore appear to require such explicit permission for it to be published on the site.

Taking the discussion of payment details off the site to other platforms, such as event group chats, may be a work-around.

Or event organisers may in fact just seek and be granted the relevant permission by the site owners to comply with the rules.

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By *inky Bear and VicsCouple
1 week ago

Northern Ireland

"Fabs a money maker for

Some. Look at the amount of “organisers” popping up. "

I don't think there's much money to be made. I ran one event, charged myself and my partner for our tickets too. Still was out of pocket. I didn't mind. Plus you get a lot of hassle as an event organiser. There's no pleasing some people.

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By *reetogoodhomeMan
1 week ago

Hereandthere

Try getting 2 tickets to a concert in Dublin or a international game or a top GAA championship game ..when everything is added up €200 for 2 isn't so bad.. concert might last 90 mins ...game = 70, 80, 90 mins ..how long would a party go on for ?

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By *aptain Caveman41Man
1 week ago

Home

And people on here say they never paid for sex 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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By *ueen_MeadhbhWoman
1 week ago

sligo

I've organised a few afternoon socials, no charge. Hosted an evening social and if I remember correctly I charged a tenner per person. I definitely made no money, by time goodie bags, spot prizes, balloons, decorations, bar food etc was covered. I was long out of pocket. But I would do it again in a heartbeat, loved every minute of organising it.

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By *allDarkHandsome101Man
1 week ago

City

"I've organised a few afternoon socials, no charge. Hosted an evening social and if I remember correctly I charged a tenner per person. I definitely made no money, by time goodie bags, spot prizes, balloons, decorations, bar food etc was covered. I was long out of pocket. But I would do it again in a heartbeat, loved every minute of organising it."

There was goodie bags? When’s the next one?

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
1 week ago

East / North, Cork

Back when we were organising events we were always out of pocket in the end.

I think the site supports pay party/event organisers as it seems to let them slip by. Other commercial interests are quickly squashed.

Fair fucks to anyone who can actually make a profit

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By *inky Bear and VicsCouple
1 week ago

Northern Ireland

"Back when we were organising events we were always out of pocket in the end.

I think the site supports pay party/event organisers as it seems to let them slip by. Other commercial interests are quickly squashed.

Fair fucks to anyone who can actually make a profit "

Yeah I think it's a matter of offsetting your own financial burden as much as possible and bearing the rest.

On a related note, I dont think its fair to have a different price for men and women. I know its meant as a vetting tool. But there's other ways to vet people or restrict numbers.

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By *ionycusMan
1 week ago

Babylon

"Back when we were organising events we were always out of pocket in the end.

I think the site supports pay party/event organisers as it seems to let them slip by. Other commercial interests are quickly squashed.

Fair fucks to anyone who can actually make a profit

Yeah I think it's a matter of offsetting your own financial burden as much as possible and bearing the rest.

On a related note, I dont think its fair to have a different price for men and women. I know its meant as a vetting tool. But there's other ways to vet people or restrict numbers. "

Yes they should charge women more, they can reload quickwr than guys so in a trolley dash type of scenario, waaaaaay more value.

😈🤪😂

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
1 week ago

East / North, Cork

Charging women less is not for vetting. It's because they are seen by some as the key to getting (higher paying) men to attend. In reality my experience is that the single men are far more likely to noshow than the women so this is a bit unnecessary. If anything there should be a cheaper couples rate as they need the higher cost of 2 tickets .

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By *ionycusMan
1 week ago

Babylon

"Charging women less is not for vetting. It's because they are seen by some as the key to getting (higher paying) men to attend. In reality my experience is that the single men are far more likely to noshow than the women so this is a bit unnecessary. If anything there should be a cheaper couples rate as they need the higher cost of 2 tickets ."

Then you have fuckbuddys and social friends pairing up for economic reasons, and I seem to recall that you have string opinions on people that are not genuine pairs .

Every rule is made to be broken

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
1 week ago

East / North, Cork

Party organisers try to balance numbers or different types of attendees in order to make sure all needs are catered for. That gets screwed up a bit if people pretend to be couples when they barely know each other, and aren't looking to play as a couple. It's not that big a deal at the end of the day.

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By *allDarkHandsome101Man
1 week ago

City

I keep reading this as Prince of parties. And I keep going to make a stupid joke.

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
1 week ago

There and Here

I've a huge reticence surrounding parties regardless but if I didn't, I think I'd just have to take each on it's merit to decide if I thought the cost was justified.

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By *ouple49Couple
1 week ago

Cheshire

"Heard of someone being asked to pay 200 euro for a couple to attend a party the cost did not include accommodation

I personally think that is way too much .

Pretty amazes anyone is daft enough to fall for people ‘commercialising’ the swinging scene; but it’s happening a lot and a lot of money is being made out of the folks who quite simply like to be ‘in vogue’. The good clubs put on a good service and are not greedy; the same can’t be said for many of the party organisers. A high price doesn’t guarantee quality or people with nice personalities, in fact usually quite the opposite.

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
1 week ago

East / North, Cork

"I've a huge reticence surrounding parties regardless but if I didn't, I think I'd just have to take each on it's merit to decide if I thought the cost was justified."

This is exactly my take.

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By * BlackMan
1 week ago

Laois/ Dublin

Based on experience there isn't any money to be made from parties. The fee is to cover overheads as they're many hidden costs to hosting a party.

Some people know the cost of everything and the value of nothing.

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By *ancy38Woman
1 week ago

galway

"Heard of someone being asked to pay 200 euro for a couple to attend a party the cost did not include accommodation

I personally think that is way too much .

What is included in the price? Is drinks and food or is this just the entry fee?

Me and my partner attended a party over the xmass holidays. It was 40e to attend which we found surprising. We thought it would have been more, especially after attending and seeing the venue. I'm sure its a challenge to keep it running because in these times, everything is so expensive.

A credit to the host for keeping the costs down for everyone.

A lovely host and we had a wonderful time there.

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By *otownkid1967Man
1 week ago

Portlaoise

It's all relative these days. Try going out for dinner and drinks these days. Or as others have said,concert, rugby or gaa matches .If you feel that's it's not good value....Pass it by. Simples

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By *ogladyWoman
1 week ago

The bog

"We don't do our events for profit. We do it to get like minded people together

And ye ended up with me. Ha ha ha..

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By *unny Southeast SocialsCouple
1 week ago

Waterford

"We don't do our events for profit. We do it to get like minded people together

And ye ended up with me. Ha ha ha.. "

Aren't we the lucky ones

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By *ohnFKMan
1 week ago

Where the Streets Have No Name

"Back when we were organising events we were always out of pocket in the end.

I think the site supports pay party/event organisers as it seems to let them slip by. Other commercial interests are quickly squashed.

Fair fucks to anyone who can actually make a profit

Yeah I think it's a matter of offsetting your own financial burden as much as possible and bearing the rest.

On a related note, I dont think its fair to have a different price for men and women. I know its meant as a vetting tool. But there's other ways to vet people or restrict numbers. "

Envy don't do this.

Legends!🙌

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By *1CorkCouple
1 week ago

Cork

We’ve paid €150 to €170 for couple entry to clubs - occasionally higher cost on first visit with membership component. We’ve also paid as low as €20 for a couple into good quality clubs. However, there are vast differences on what’s included with highest cost clubs laying on ‘free’ drink, food, condoms, lockers, etc.

We’ve also ‘invested’ in flights and accommodation for those club visits, making it a very expensive night or two. If there was a good quality party providing club type facilities (hot tubs, play rooms, etc.) and ensuring a similar clientele (quantity & quality) to what we’ve found in the expensive clubs, and it didn’t involve the same travel and accommodation costs for us, €200 could be great value. It would take a lot for a party organiser to convince us that it will be on a par with established UK & European clubs.

Price may also give us some comfort that messers, the curious, timewasters and voyeurs might be priced out of attending, although €100 should be enough for this you would think.

If accommodation (room in rented house) is included and we didn’t plan on staying €200 would seem a little pricey to us.

… so it depends, but yes OP, €200 is pricey and would certainly raise the bar in terms of considering all of the above.

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By *ensualnFunCouple
1 week ago

Midlands

We think it’s a bit steep but again if it’s in a mansion with entertainment with food and drinks included then it could be worse it. But we wouldn’t go. Many other great events out there for less.

Most we paid was €175 for a night but accommodation was included.

We organise parties and it takes a lot of time and efforts and there are lots of hidden costs people don’t think off.

There’s a lot of admin, then setting up the place, then cleaning up the place, condoms, wipes, tissues, simple dinner and snacks, tea/coffee, mixers, games props, decorations if you have a theme, …. It adds up very quickly !

And yet max we charge is €40 per person and an extra €20/30 for accommodation. And we charge the same whether single, couple, female, male.

We are doing it to get a nice bunch of people together and hope they have a good time, and preferably a sexy time but not compulsory

But it’s also selfish cos we get to invite people we like and some people we don’t know (like a group coffee meet but with option for immediate more😈)

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By *ikerandchickCouple
1 week ago

Omagh

❤️… and _ensualnfun your parties are some of the best there is out there!! 😘 if carlsberg did parties… they’d be rubbish in comparison!!

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By *ensualnFunCouple
1 week ago

Midlands

"❤️… and _ensualnfun your parties are some of the best there is out there!! 😘 if carlsberg did parties… they’d be rubbish in comparison!! "

Awww 🥰 thanks guys

😘

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By *man1044Man
1 week ago

North Galway

One would need guarantee of happy ending .

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
1 week ago

There and Here

"One would need guarantee of happy ending ."

And therein lies one of the big stumbling blocks for me; the expectation of sex just because of the amount of money paid to attend

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By *iscuits8Man
1 week ago

Meath / Dublin / Birmingham

"One would need guarantee of happy ending .

And therein lies one of the big stumbling blocks for me; the expectation of sex just because of the amount of money paid to attend"

€300 then

Final offer

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
1 week ago

There and Here

"One would need guarantee of happy ending .

And therein lies one of the big stumbling blocks for me; the expectation of sex just because of the amount of money paid to attend

€300 then

Final offer"

I'd have accepted at 30 ffs

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By *iscuits8Man
1 week ago

Meath / Dublin / Birmingham

"One would need guarantee of happy ending .

And therein lies one of the big stumbling blocks for me; the expectation of sex just because of the amount of money paid to attend

€300 then

Final offer

I'd have accepted at 30 ffs"

Rev'd you €40 there, get yourself and ice cream or a soft drink afterwards baby 😎

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
1 week ago

There and Here

"One would need guarantee of happy ending .

And therein lies one of the big stumbling blocks for me; the expectation of sex just because of the amount of money paid to attend

€300 then

Final offer

I'd have accepted at 30 ffs

Rev'd you €40 there, get yourself and ice cream or a soft drink afterwards baby 😎"

You're a keeper 🍦

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By *otoffunCouple
1 week ago

Dublin

I can't imagine how hard it is to organise parties ...I doubt we even know the half of it that goes into organising them .. also although I know it says accommodation isn't included it doesn't say anything else so not possible to judge at all ..as some people rightly said to go to a concert, musical etc etc is equally as expensive.... now I know which would be my preference when it comes to spending money and where lol lol

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By *ikerandchickCouple
1 week ago

Omagh

"One would need guarantee of happy ending .

And therein lies one of the big stumbling blocks for me; the expectation of sex just because of the amount of money paid to attend"

Exactly … here here

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By *ensualnFunCouple
1 week ago

Midlands

"I can't imagine how hard it is to organise parties ...I doubt we even know the half of it that goes into organising them .. also although I know it says accommodation isn't included it doesn't say anything else so not possible to judge at all ..as some people rightly said to go to a concert, musical etc etc is equally as expensive.... now I know which would be my preference when it comes to spending money and where lol lol

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By *phrodite72Woman
7 days ago

dublin/galway

"One would need guarantee of happy ending .

And therein lies one of the big stumbling blocks for me; the expectation of sex just because of the amount of money paid to attend"

This🫠

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By *asual777Man
7 days ago

i travel all over

The amount of risk associated with hosting justifies high charges . Genuinely don’t think attendees often have a clue how much risk sits with the host. And if you don’t like the cost go elsewhere . It’s perfectly ok to try to make a profit out of hosting in my view . But if the demand isn’t there at that cost the prices will drop . Presumably many are happy to pay it

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By *urfdudeMan
7 days ago

WEXFORD

"For 2 people that price isnt ridiculous

If its been run as a business and a well run event they are entitled to charge money to cover costs with a view to making a profit.

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By *inky Bear and VicsCouple
7 days ago

Northern Ireland

"The amount of risk associated with hosting justifies high charges . Genuinely don’t think attendees often have a clue how much risk sits with the host. And if you don’t like the cost go elsewhere . It’s perfectly ok to try to make a profit out of hosting in my view . But if the demand isn’t there at that cost the prices will drop . Presumably many are happy to pay it "

I think the ones complaining the most could try organising one themselves

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By *ot so needyMan
7 days ago

Galway

It takes alot of time and effort alone to organise a party.

So if the organisers make a profit from it fair enough they deserve something for their time and energy.

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By *ealitybitesMan
7 days ago

Belfast

"For 2 people that price isnt ridiculous

If its been run as a business and a well run event they are entitled to charge money to cover costs with a view to making a profit. "

I'm not arguing with anyone charging for an event. I'm saying I wouldn't be paying that for a night out.

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