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"Proper parties or socials?" Parties mainly but costs are sometimes part of big meet and greets so just over all, and what is the opinion on turning a profit | |||
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"Proper parties or socials? Parties mainly but costs are sometimes part of big meet and greets so just over all, and what is the opinion on turning a profit" A profit should never be made. And personally I'd never pay for a social. I can go drinking with my real mates without being charged. | |||
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"Remember hearing a story some years back about this huge m&g done on another site. Rented out the function room dj spot prizes the whole shebang. Anyways the manager showed up looking for the organisers to get the cash. He had done a runner with all the money that was handed over " Jesus that's crazy, I understand why some people charge as for big venues the costs are exuberant | |||
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"Remember hearing a story some years back about this huge m&g done on another site. Rented out the function room dj spot prizes the whole shebang. Anyways the manager showed up looking for the organisers to get the cash. He had done a runner with all the money that was handed over " FUCK that's crap! | |||
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"As hosts we do charge for private party's but never profit from them if anything it's at a loss, we try and cover the private rental of a house nothing more but then no shows leave people missing out on a party and more costs for the host to have to pay. We've also paid a cover charge and don't mind doing so. " I understand that and assume most times it's at a loss but have heard of people obviously profiting and I dont know what to think about that | |||
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"Plenty here already charging Lim no need for more to be fair. " I'd never charge, but we were talking earlier and I was interested in others take on it | |||
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"Proper parties or socials? Parties mainly but costs are sometimes part of big meet and greets so just over all, and what is the opinion on turning a profit A profit should never be made. And personally I'd never pay for a social. I can go drinking with my real mates without being charged." | |||
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"Plenty here already charging Lim no need for more to be fair. I'd never charge, but we were talking earlier and I was interested in others take on it" If a fee was charged, other than a nominal cover charge, I'd expect to see where it had been spent. | |||
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"We've always tried to hold them in free places but not always possible If I spend two months of my time constantly replying to texts and emails and arranging a social, I'm fucked if I'm going to be stung with the bill aswell, so if the venue charges - then we charge, if the venue doesn't, then we don't, simple! " | |||
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"We've always tried to hold them in free places but not always possible If I spend two months of my time constantly replying to texts and emails and arranging a social, I'm fucked if I'm going to be stung with the bill aswell, so if the venue charges - then we charge, if the venue doesn't, then we don't, simple! " I understand completely loli, I suppose it's more aimed at the parties especially ones held in people's own homes, you and laid do amazing jobs and I know you'd only charge if you had to, I hope to someday get up and see how ye pros do it | |||
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"Proper parties or socials? Parties mainly but costs are sometimes part of big meet and greets so just over all, and what is the opinion on turning a profit A profit should never be made. And personally I'd never pay for a social. I can go drinking with my real mates without being charged." Why shouldn't a profit be made? If someone is spending a lot of their spare time organising fun for themselves & others then surely they deserve a few bob for their time no? | |||
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"Proper parties or socials? Parties mainly but costs are sometimes part of big meet and greets so just over all, and what is the opinion on turning a profit A profit should never be made. And personally I'd never pay for a social. I can go drinking with my real mates without being charged. Why shouldn't a profit be made? If someone is spending a lot of their spare time organising fun for themselves & others then surely they deserve a few bob for their time no?" But there's the fear it becomes all about money, if money is that important open a club? | |||
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"As hosts we do charge for private party's but never profit from them if anything it's at a loss, we try and cover the private rental of a house nothing more but then no shows leave people missing out on a party and more costs for the host to have to pay. We've also paid a cover charge and don't mind doing so. I understand that and assume most times it's at a loss but have heard of people obviously profiting and I dont know what to think about that" If it's costing you have a cover charge but we think the lifestyle specially for women, clothes..waxing etc is costly enough so defo wouldn't be hosting to make a profit | |||
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"Proper parties or socials? Parties mainly but costs are sometimes part of big meet and greets so just over all, and what is the opinion on turning a profit A profit should never be made. And personally I'd never pay for a social. I can go drinking with my real mates without being charged. Why shouldn't a profit be made? If someone is spending a lot of their spare time organising fun for themselves & others then surely they deserve a few bob for their time no?" They're not a club or business. If they want a profit - start one of these. Don't disguise it as "for the good of the swinging community " | |||
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"As hosts we do charge for private party's but never profit from them if anything it's at a loss, we try and cover the private rental of a house nothing more but then no shows leave people missing out on a party and more costs for the host to have to pay. We've also paid a cover charge and don't mind doing so. I understand that and assume most times it's at a loss but have heard of people obviously profiting and I dont know what to think about that If it's costing you have a cover charge but we think the lifestyle specially for women, clothes..waxing etc is costly enough so defo wouldn't be hosting to make a profit " Us men have huge costs, it takes a lot of effort to have hair this good | |||
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"As hosts we do charge for private party's but never profit from them if anything it's at a loss, we try and cover the private rental of a house nothing more but then no shows leave people missing out on a party and more costs for the host to have to pay. We've also paid a cover charge and don't mind doing so. I understand that and assume most times it's at a loss but have heard of people obviously profiting and I dont know what to think about that If it's costing you have a cover charge but we think the lifestyle specially for women, clothes..waxing etc is costly enough so defo wouldn't be hosting to make a profit Us men have huge costs, it takes a lot of effort to have hair this good " | |||
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"One only has to read the The Venue - no shows thread where people said they'd go and didn't... others wanted to go but couldn't as places were all taken!! Something, anything, that would cut down on the numbers of no shows would certainly be a good thing!! Why should the The Venue organisers be expected to carry the costs etc while those attending don't.. until the evening they don't even know how many will turn up, if any!! They can't say the cost is €200, 20 people coming so it is €10 each! Only 10 or 12 might show... they have to carry the no shows costs... Why should they be expected to???" But a cost won't stop people not turning up unless you take money first, and we all know that'd go wrong | |||
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"One only has to read the The Venue - no shows thread where people said they'd go and didn't... others wanted to go but couldn't as places were all taken!! Something, anything, that would cut down on the numbers of no shows would certainly be a good thing!! Why should the The Venue organisers be expected to carry the costs etc while those attending don't.. until the evening they don't even know how many will turn up, if any!! They can't say the cost is €200, 20 people coming so it is €10 each! Only 10 or 12 might show... they have to carry the no shows costs... Why should they be expected to???" Always the risk of hosting unfortunately and the no shows don't even consider the fact that the host is out money, food etc also is wasted money if your catering like we do at our party's...downright rude not to let people know in good time | |||
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"One only has to read the The Venue - no shows thread where people said they'd go and didn't... others wanted to go but couldn't as places were all taken!! Something, anything, that would cut down on the numbers of no shows would certainly be a good thing!! Why should the The Venue organisers be expected to carry the costs etc while those attending don't.. until the evening they don't even know how many will turn up, if any!! They can't say the cost is €200, 20 people coming so it is €10 each! Only 10 or 12 might show... they have to carry the no shows costs... Why should they be expected to??? But a cost won't stop people not turning up unless you take money first, and we all know that'd go wrong" Why? | |||
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"One only has to read the The Venue - no shows thread where people said they'd go and didn't... others wanted to go but couldn't as places were all taken!! Something, anything, that would cut down on the numbers of no shows would certainly be a good thing!! Why should the The Venue organisers be expected to carry the costs etc while those attending don't.. until the evening they don't even know how many will turn up, if any!! They can't say the cost is €200, 20 people coming so it is €10 each! Only 10 or 12 might show... they have to carry the no shows costs... Why should they be expected to??? Always the risk of hosting unfortunately and the no shows don't even consider the fact that the host is out money, food etc also is wasted money if your catering like we do at our party's...downright rude not to let people know in good time " if 10 show up, 20 a head, party on, | |||
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"One only has to read the The Venue - no shows thread where people said they'd go and didn't... others wanted to go but couldn't as places were all taken!! Something, anything, that would cut down on the numbers of no shows would certainly be a good thing!! Why should the The Venue organisers be expected to carry the costs etc while those attending don't.. until the evening they don't even know how many will turn up, if any!! They can't say the cost is €200, 20 people coming so it is €10 each! Only 10 or 12 might show... they have to carry the no shows costs... Why should they be expected to??? But a cost won't stop people not turning up unless you take money first, and we all know that'd go wrong" Agreed Lim. Not everyone is as trustworthy as others. Only a few people in Ireland we would prepay and that's because of reputation | |||
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"One only has to read the The Venue - no shows thread where people said they'd go and didn't... others wanted to go but couldn't as places were all taken!! Something, anything, that would cut down on the numbers of no shows would certainly be a good thing!! Why should the The Venue organisers be expected to carry the costs etc while those attending don't.. until the evening they don't even know how many will turn up, if any!! They can't say the cost is €200, 20 people coming so it is €10 each! Only 10 or 12 might show... they have to carry the no shows costs... Why should they be expected to??? But a cost won't stop people not turning up unless you take money first, and we all know that'd go wrong Why? " Someone takes let's say 20 Euro a head off people up front, lets say 50 pay up, this person now has a grand, are you telling me you wouldn't fear someone would disappear off with the money and there'd be no party | |||
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"We have always run our socials as free events, but our play parties are generally pay events. The reason is we hold our socials in free venues, and the parties are in rented apartments. We haven't ever made a profit. Having said that there is nothing wrong with making a profit if that is the intention. As long as you are up front about the costs and the attendees decide if it's a price worth paying. If you don't like the price then don't go. Simple. H" But when you look at a the profit thing you see ridiculous pricing for instance a girl is free but couples and guys pay 50, that's a massive jump | |||
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"One only has to read the The Venue - no shows thread where people said they'd go and didn't... others wanted to go but couldn't as places were all taken!! Something, anything, that would cut down on the numbers of no shows would certainly be a good thing!! Why should the The Venue organisers be expected to carry the costs etc while those attending don't.. until the evening they don't even know how many will turn up, if any!! They can't say the cost is €200, 20 people coming so it is €10 each! Only 10 or 12 might show... they have to carry the no shows costs... Why should they be expected to??? But a cost won't stop people not turning up unless you take money first, and we all know that'd go wrong Why? Someone takes let's say 20 Euro a head off people up front, lets say 50 pay up, this person now has a grand, are you telling me you wouldn't fear someone would disappear off with the money and there'd be no party" I did just that for my first party and it was fine | |||
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"We have always run our socials as free events, but our play parties are generally pay events. The reason is we hold our socials in free venues, and the parties are in rented apartments. We haven't ever made a profit. Having said that there is nothing wrong with making a profit if that is the intention. As long as you are up front about the costs and the attendees decide if it's a price worth paying. If you don't like the price then don't go. Simple. H But when you look at a the profit thing you see ridiculous pricing for instance a girl is free but couples and guys pay 50, that's a massive jump" It is a bit silly, and I wouldn't do that myself, but it's supply and demand. | |||
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"We have always run our socials as free events, but our play parties are generally pay events. The reason is we hold our socials in free venues, and the parties are in rented apartments. We haven't ever made a profit. Having said that there is nothing wrong with making a profit if that is the intention. As long as you are up front about the costs and the attendees decide if it's a price worth paying. If you don't like the price then don't go. Simple. H But when you look at a the profit thing you see ridiculous pricing for instance a girl is free but couples and guys pay 50, that's a massive jump It is a bit silly, and I wouldn't do that myself, but it's supply and demand." I know l was just a bit shocked when I heard the majority of it this morning, seems I've a lot more to learn about the place | |||
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"One only has to read the The Venue - no shows thread where people said they'd go and didn't... others wanted to go but couldn't as places were all taken!! Something, anything, that would cut down on the numbers of no shows would certainly be a good thing!! Why should the The Venue organisers be expected to carry the costs etc while those attending don't.. until the evening they don't even know how many will turn up, if any!! They can't say the cost is €200, 20 people coming so it is €10 each! Only 10 or 12 might show... they have to carry the no shows costs... Why should they be expected to??? But a cost won't stop people not turning up unless you take money first, and we all know that'd go wrong Why? Someone takes let's say 20 Euro a head off people up front, lets say 50 pay up, this person now has a grand, are you telling me you wouldn't fear someone would disappear off with the money and there'd be no party I did just that for my first party and it was fine " I'm just saying the possibility is there,I'm not saying if someone took money up front they'll definitely screw you | |||
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"One only has to read the The Venue - no shows thread where people said they'd go and didn't... others wanted to go but couldn't as places were all taken!! Something, anything, that would cut down on the numbers of no shows would certainly be a good thing!! Why should the The Venue organisers be expected to carry the costs etc while those attending don't.. until the evening they don't even know how many will turn up, if any!! They can't say the cost is €200, 20 people coming so it is €10 each! Only 10 or 12 might show... they have to carry the no shows costs... Why should they be expected to??? But a cost won't stop people not turning up unless you take money first, and we all know that'd go wrong Why? Someone takes let's say 20 Euro a head off people up front, lets say 50 pay up, this person now has a grand, are you telling me you wouldn't fear someone would disappear off with the money and there'd be no party I did just that for my first party and it was fine I'm just saying the possibility is there,I'm not saying if someone took money up front they'll definitely screw you" Well you did say "and we all know that'd go wrong" | |||
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"Proper parties or socials? Parties mainly but costs are sometimes part of big meet and greets so just over all, and what is the opinion on turning a profit A profit should never be made. And personally I'd never pay for a social. I can go drinking with my real mates without being charged. Why shouldn't a profit be made? If someone is spending a lot of their spare time organising fun for themselves & others then surely they deserve a few bob for their time no? They're not a club or business. If they want a profit - start one of these. Don't disguise it as "for the good of the swinging community "" It doesn't need to be disguised, if it's a successful social/party it IS for the good of the swinging community. Again, if you don't agree, don't go. | |||
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"Proper parties or socials? Parties mainly but costs are sometimes part of big meet and greets so just over all, and what is the opinion on turning a profit A profit should never be made. And personally I'd never pay for a social. I can go drinking with my real mates without being charged. Why shouldn't a profit be made? If someone is spending a lot of their spare time organising fun for themselves & others then surely they deserve a few bob for their time no? They're not a club or business. If they want a profit - start one of these. Don't disguise it as "for the good of the swinging community " It doesn't need to be disguised, if it's a successful social/party it IS for the good of the swinging community. Again, if you don't agree, don't go." I don't and I don't plan on. Not interested in socialising | |||
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"We did a social or two in the past, did one in a venue that charged. We didn't ask a penny of those that showed up. The amount of no shows, and we are talking well known profiles as well as lesser known, would have had us at a loss any way. That was the last social we will be arranging. People who do a no show without as much as a mail to any sort of event really show complete disrespect for not only the organizers but those who didn't get to go due to spaces being gone. In saying that we have a full list of no shows kept for any event we might decide to hold in the future. " | |||
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"Ya i don't understand why it's not a per person cost at parties as you are in control of the guest list as cj said, i just wanted to get opinions etc because it seems in Ireland we aren't open about having a cost" It often is a per person cost at parties. We are always open and honest about the costs involved, and (as far as I can remember) other people's parties we have attended have been the same. | |||
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"U have to agree people organising events invest a lot of time and effort in them on so its a free venue and there is no charge that's a win for every one at those I have no problem donating to a collection for a charity. A venue that is charging plus a band and some do party bags on entry spots for best out fit and such yes a cover charge is required whether they make a profit or not is up to them At these I usually see a charge per head which is fair and just A club that's a business they need single fems and cpld to attend so they are going to reward these groups to attract them, single guys are going to show up no problem so they are going to use the door fee to try regulate the numbers and turn a profit basic economics What I don't get is parties charging guys more than fems or cpls as they have control of guest list and can regulate nos " I'd agree with all that | |||
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"We regularly host parties in our home and are completely up front that we charge. We are also completely honest in what the charge is for. * Dinner (a choice of main course) * Finger food buffet (hot and cold)through the night. * Soft drinks/ tea and coffee along with a selection of alcoholic beverages. * A nights accommodation. * A full breakfast. All our food is cooked fresh and home made, we also cater for vegetarians, celiac, and other dietary requirements. Then we have the clean up of sheets and towels (quite a number of towels ) And the cost of regularly replacing these, along with broken delph and glasses, the time spent shopping cooking and mailing.... We charge twenty euro a head and if anyone knows where they can get dinner, drinks bed and breakfast for this well do share. We feel if you do not want to pay then don't come, we could not run parties as frequently as we do if we didn't charge, to date no one attending has felt hard done by with our charge and we are sure if they do they will be quick to comment here. We have attended many parties and with a very rare exception there has been a charge, we have always expected to pay and we have no issue in doing so. As for turning a profit, that's about as likely as a lotto win. " Wow that is that is quite the spread, fair play to ye | |||
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"We regularly host parties in our home and are completely up front that we charge. We are also completely honest in what the charge is for. * Dinner (a choice of main course) * Finger food buffet (hot and cold)through the night. * Soft drinks/ tea and coffee along with a selection of alcoholic beverages. * A nights accommodation. * A full breakfast. All our food is cooked fresh and home made, we also cater for vegetarians, celiac, and other dietary requirements. Then we have the clean up of sheets and towels (quite a number of towels ) And the cost of regularly replacing these, along with broken delph and glasses, the time spent shopping cooking and mailing.... We charge twenty euro a head and if anyone knows where they can get dinner, drinks bed and breakfast for this well do share. We feel if you do not want to pay then don't come, we could not run parties as frequently as we do if we didn't charge, to date no one attending has felt hard done by with our charge and we are sure if they do they will be quick to comment here. We have attended many parties and with a very rare exception there has been a charge, we have always expected to pay and we have no issue in doing so. As for turning a profit, that's about as likely as a lotto win. " | |||
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"Attending socials is that expensive 100 lollipops @e24.96 and two large lollipops @e5 Hotel e70 Pints Jesus deep pockets needed A burger along the way someone paid for it Breakages and damage caused no one seen it happen thank God Gotta love socials " You and your lollipops went down a storm at the weekend haha | |||
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"Attending socials is that expensive 100 lollipops @e24.96 and two large lollipops @e5 Hotel e70 Pints Jesus deep pockets needed A burger along the way someone paid for it Breakages and damage caused no one seen it happen thank God Gotta love socials You and your lollipops went down a storm at the weekend haha " Thanks lim,I always supply the entertainment for freesome night some people some place is limerick, You forgot your lollipop lol | |||
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"What was the charge for the big party at the start of 2014 in south dublin - 40e a head, so 80 a couple? That must have had around 60 couples in attendance so you can see why people felt some profiteering was going on (any the commercial rental was available for all to see and wouldnt have cost 1/2 of the total take). A lot of younger couples also expressed that it was beyond their budget by the time travel and hotels were factored in. A brave attempt at something different tho. A private rental in the back of nowhere (hello athlone!) shouldnt cost more than 20/30e per couple if its just rental and the price of soft drinks n coffee being covered. Even 'food' is a bit of a distraction as a few ASDA pizzas dont break the bank. I imagine the real problem is the 'swinger maths' of no-shows - confirm 10 couples and 6 will show up. Since nobody pays in advance the 6 have to cover the budget for the ten. " But why should the genuine people have to suffer because of no shows? I think no shows don't realise the hassle they cause and if they did they'd not ask for an invite | |||
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"Attending socials is that expensive 100 lollipops @e24.96 and two large lollipops @e5 Hotel e70 Pints Jesus deep pockets needed A burger along the way someone paid for it Breakages and damage caused no one seen it happen thank God Gotta love socials You and your lollipops went down a storm at the weekend haha Thanks lim,I always supply the entertainment for freesome night some people some place is limerick, You forgot your lollipop lol " I broke mine off drifter lol was funny but I was annoyed it broke had plans for it | |||
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"Attending socials is that expensive 100 lollipops @e24.96 and two large lollipops @e5 Hotel e70 Pints Jesus deep pockets needed A burger along the way someone paid for it Breakages and damage caused no one seen it happen thank God Gotta love socials You and your lollipops went down a storm at the weekend haha Thanks lim,I always supply the entertainment for freesome night some people some place is limerick, You forgot your lollipop lol I broke mine off drifter lol was funny but I was annoyed it broke had plans for it " Naughty ones I hope | |||
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"What was the charge for the big party at the start of 2014 in south dublin - 40e a head, so 80 a couple? That must have had around 60 couples in attendance so you can see why people felt some profiteering was going on (any the commercial rental was available for all to see and wouldnt have cost 1/2 of the total take). A lot of younger couples also expressed that it was beyond their budget by the time travel and hotels were factored in. A brave attempt at something different tho. A private rental in the back of nowhere (hello athlone!) shouldnt cost more than 20/30e per couple if its just rental and the price of soft drinks n coffee being covered. Even 'food' is a bit of a distraction as a few ASDA pizzas dont break the bank. I imagine the real problem is the 'swinger maths' of no-shows - confirm 10 couples and 6 will show up. Since nobody pays in advance the 6 have to cover the budget for the ten. But why should the genuine people have to suffer because of no shows? I think no shows don't realise the hassle they cause and if they did they'd not ask for an invite" Oh they understand the hassle all too well, it's why some of them do it. | |||
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"What was the charge for the big party at the start of 2014 in south dublin - 40e a head, so 80 a couple? That must have had around 60 couples in attendance so you can see why people felt some profiteering was going on (any the commercial rental was available for all to see and wouldnt have cost 1/2 of the total take). A lot of younger couples also expressed that it was beyond their budget by the time travel and hotels were factored in. A brave attempt at something different tho. A private rental in the back of nowhere (hello athlone!) shouldnt cost more than 20/30e per couple if its just rental and the price of soft drinks n coffee being covered. Even 'food' is a bit of a distraction as a few ASDA pizzas dont break the bank. I imagine the real problem is the 'swinger maths' of no-shows - confirm 10 couples and 6 will show up. Since nobody pays in advance the 6 have to cover the budget for the ten. But why should the genuine people have to suffer because of no shows? I think no shows don't realise the hassle they cause and if they did they'd not ask for an invite Oh they understand the hassle all too well, it's why some of them do it. " Can't wrap the head around that | |||
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"What was the charge for the big party at the start of 2014 in south dublin - 40e a head, so 80 a couple? That must have had around 60 couples in attendance so you can see why people felt some profiteering was going on (any the commercial rental was available for all to see and wouldnt have cost 1/2 of the total take). A lot of younger couples also expressed that it was beyond their budget by the time travel and hotels were factored in. A brave attempt at something different tho. A private rental in the back of nowhere (hello athlone!) shouldnt cost more than 20/30e per couple if its just rental and the price of soft drinks n coffee being covered. Even 'food' is a bit of a distraction as a few ASDA pizzas dont break the bank. I imagine the real problem is the 'swinger maths' of no-shows - confirm 10 couples and 6 will show up. Since nobody pays in advance the 6 have to cover the budget for the ten. But why should the genuine people have to suffer because of no shows? I think no shows don't realise the hassle they cause and if they did they'd not ask for an invite Oh they understand the hassle all too well, it's why some of them do it. Can't wrap the head around that " Sane people rarely can. | |||
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"Really!!!!! So why start it in the first place??? Do you host parties whether it be socials or private?? " Yes I do, I organise socials and Will be planning a party soon | |||
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"I'll bring the collection plate to the next one lim lol" Aww no need father, did Sunday mass go well | |||
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"I'll bring the collection plate to the next one lim lol Aww no need father, did Sunday mass go well" preaching about loving thy neighbour yes I practice what I preach.....lituraturely | |||
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"I'll bring the collection plate to the next one lim lol Aww no need father, did Sunday mass go well preaching about loving thy neighbour yes I practice what I preach.....lituraturely " I'd love to love my neighbour, don't think her husband would be too happy tho but limericks not too big so everyone is my neighbour | |||
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"This is not a song a dance but an open discussion amongst the swinging community, personally I've nothing against it, I was looking for others opinions I'm not trying to stir the pot here" Its a great post....someone will always try to rock the boat lim | |||
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"I'll bring the collection plate to the next one lim lol Aww no need father, did Sunday mass go well preaching about loving thy neighbour yes I practice what I preach.....lituraturely I'd love to love my neighbour, don't think her husband would be too happy tho but limericks not too big so everyone is my neighbour " ah you could invite him around too love both neighbours lol | |||
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"This is not a song a dance but an open discussion amongst the swinging community, personally I've nothing against it, I was looking for others opinions I'm not trying to stir the pot here Its a great post....someone will always try to rock the boat lim " Don't I know it speaking of rock the boat that'd be a good song at the parties | |||
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"m&g no charge party charge if situation warrants eg venue etc " Yup that'd be my views and only enough to cover venue cost, if a small loss was taken I'd not mind because the the fun had would make up for it | |||
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"We regularly host parties in our home and are completely up front that we charge. We are also completely honest in what the charge is for. * Dinner (a choice of main course) * Finger food buffet (hot and cold)through the night. * Soft drinks/ tea and coffee along with a selection of alcoholic beverages. * A nights accommodation. * A full breakfast. All our food is cooked fresh and home made, we also cater for vegetarians, celiac, and other dietary requirements. Then we have the clean up of sheets and towels (quite a number of towels ) And the cost of regularly replacing these, along with broken delph and glasses, the time spent shopping cooking and mailing.... We charge twenty euro a head and if anyone knows where they can get dinner, drinks bed and breakfast for this well do share. We feel if you do not want to pay then don't come, we could not run parties as frequently as we do if we didn't charge, to date no one attending has felt hard done by with our charge and we are sure if they do they will be quick to comment here. We have attended many parties and with a very rare exception there has been a charge, we have always expected to pay and we have no issue in doing so. As for turning a profit, that's about as likely as a lotto win. " | |||
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"This is not a song a dance but an open discussion amongst the swinging community, personally I've nothing against it, I was looking for others opinions I'm not trying to stir the pot here Its a great post....someone will always try to rock the boat lim Don't I know it speaking of rock the boat that'd be a good song at the parties " Oh it is when everyone is naked i can vouch for that | |||
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"We regularly host parties in our home and are completely up front that we charge. We are also completely honest in what the charge is for. * Dinner (a choice of main course) * Finger food buffet (hot and cold)through the night. * Soft drinks/ tea and coffee along with a selection of alcoholic beverages. * A nights accommodation. * A full breakfast. All our food is cooked fresh and home made, we also cater for vegetarians, celiac, and other dietary requirements. Then we have the clean up of sheets and towels (quite a number of towels ) And the cost of regularly replacing these, along with broken delph and glasses, the time spent shopping cooking and mailing.... We charge twenty euro a head and if anyone knows where they can get dinner, drinks bed and breakfast for this well do share. We feel if you do not want to pay then don't come, we could not run parties as frequently as we do if we didn't charge, to date no one attending has felt hard done by with our charge and we are sure if they do they will be quick to comment here. We have attended many parties and with a very rare exception there has been a charge, we have always expected to pay and we have no issue in doing so. As for turning a profit, that's about as likely as a lotto win. " I would not dream of charging fellow swingers to attend a party in my home. In the past, we mutaly agreed that everyone attending would bring a bottle of their choice. Any food was happily supplied by myself and my swinging partner at that particular time. It was a swinging party, of course sheets and towels had to be cleaned afterwards, exactly in the same way had it been a group of civvie friends or family visiting. The only time I charged , was whilst organising a party in rented accomodation, then the full cost , including food and drink was split equaly by everyone attending. | |||
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"So general view is if there are high overheads than a reasonable fee is understandable as no one is looking to pay off their mortgage or credit card etc, I just wanted to find out the general consensus as I've got the bug for hosting now and want to look at parties and larger events" Make sure your privacy is locked down. Id even suggest using a hired car when attending events. Sadly the experience of one party organiser here was that once you upset people (by turning them away) they will stop at nothing to personally attack you and ruin your private life. What happened to that lass who organised the big yearly parties was a f**king travesty. | |||
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"This is not a song a dance but an open discussion amongst the swinging community, personally I've nothing against it, I was looking for others opinions I'm not trying to stir the pot here Its a great post....someone will always try to rock the boat lim Don't I know it speaking of rock the boat that'd be a good song at the parties Oh it is when everyone is naked i can vouch for that " Everything's better naked sure | |||
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"I don't see an issue with charging if venue hire, entertainment etc is being provided. You wouldn't go to a night club without paying a door charge. can never understand though why at some of these things men get charged more than women. " Cause men will always pay for sex and the people charging know it, simples..... | |||
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"I don't see an issue with charging if venue hire, entertainment etc is being provided. You wouldn't go to a night club without paying a door charge. can never understand though why at some of these things men get charged more than women. Cause men will always pay for sex and the people charging know it, simples....." Bizarro Luke? | |||
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"I don't see an issue with charging if venue hire, entertainment etc is being provided. You wouldn't go to a night club without paying a door charge. can never understand though why at some of these things men get charged more than women. Cause men will always pay for sex and the people charging know it, simples..... Bizarro Luke?" I'm a man, I wouldn't pay for sex | |||
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"I don't see an issue with charging if venue hire, entertainment etc is being provided. You wouldn't go to a night club without paying a door charge. can never understand though why at some of these things men get charged more than women. Cause men will always pay for sex and the people charging know it, simples..... Bizarro Luke? I'm a man, I wouldn't pay for sex" Well I'm sorry King_Lim(sincerely), you have by paying to be a site supporter......and have you never bought a drink or dinner for a lady in the hope? Guys will always pay in some way | |||
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"I don't see an issue with charging if venue hire, entertainment etc is being provided. You wouldn't go to a night club without paying a door charge. can never understand though why at some of these things men get charged more than women. Cause men will always pay for sex and the people charging know it, simples..... Bizarro Luke? I'm a man, I wouldn't pay for sex Well I'm sorry King_Lim(sincerely), you have by paying to be a site supporter......and have you never bought a drink or dinner for a lady in the hope? Guys will always pay in some way " Oh I suppose I get you know but like buying a girl you are with a drink or bringing her for dinner seems far removed from paying for sex but l can see you could argue the point alright | |||
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"I don't see an issue with charging if venue hire, entertainment etc is being provided. You wouldn't go to a night club without paying a door charge. can never understand though why at some of these things men get charged more than women. Cause men will always pay for sex and the people charging know it, simples..... Bizarro Luke? I'm a man, I wouldn't pay for sex Well I'm sorry King_Lim(sincerely), you have by paying to be a site supporter......and have you never bought a drink or dinner for a lady in the hope? Guys will always pay in some way Oh I suppose I get you know but like buying a girl you are with a drink or bringing her for dinner seems far removed from paying for sex but l can see you could argue the point alright" Ah yeah, it's totally. Not like buying direct from the source, haha but you I'm just saying we'd go that extra little for the hope, ha | |||
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"I don't see an issue with charging if venue hire, entertainment etc is being provided. You wouldn't go to a night club without paying a door charge. can never understand though why at some of these things men get charged more than women. Cause men will always pay for sex and the people charging know it, simples..... Bizarro Luke? I'm a man, I wouldn't pay for sex Well I'm sorry King_Lim(sincerely), you have by paying to be a site supporter......and have you never bought a drink or dinner for a lady in the hope? Guys will always pay in some way Oh I suppose I get you know but like buying a girl you are with a drink or bringing her for dinner seems far removed from paying for sex but l can see you could argue the point alright Ah yeah, it's totally. Not like buying direct from the source, haha but you I'm just saying we'd go that extra little for the hope, ha" I suppose a lad will alright, but still fail to understand why parties charge massive prices for single guys, I don't see the need. | |||
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"I don't see an issue with charging if venue hire, entertainment etc is being provided. You wouldn't go to a night club without paying a door charge. can never understand though why at some of these things men get charged more than women. Cause men will always pay for sex and the people charging know it, simples..... Bizarro Luke? I'm a man, I wouldn't pay for sex Well I'm sorry King_Lim(sincerely), you have by paying to be a site supporter......and have you never bought a drink or dinner for a lady in the hope? Guys will always pay in some way Oh I suppose I get you know but like buying a girl you are with a drink or bringing her for dinner seems far removed from paying for sex but l can see you could argue the point alright Ah yeah, it's totally. Not like buying direct from the source, haha but you I'm just saying we'd go that extra little for the hope, ha I suppose a lad will alright, but still fail to understand why parties charge massive prices for single guys, I don't see the need." Because they can Lim. You may not be prepared to pay but some other guy will. | |||
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"I don't see an issue with charging if venue hire, entertainment etc is being provided. You wouldn't go to a night club without paying a door charge. can never understand though why at some of these things men get charged more than women. Cause men will always pay for sex and the people charging know it, simples..... Bizarro Luke? I'm a man, I wouldn't pay for sex Well I'm sorry King_Lim(sincerely), you have by paying to be a site supporter......and have you never bought a drink or dinner for a lady in the hope? Guys will always pay in some way Oh I suppose I get you know but like buying a girl you are with a drink or bringing her for dinner seems far removed from paying for sex but l can see you could argue the point alright Ah yeah, it's totally. Not like buying direct from the source, haha but you I'm just saying we'd go that extra little for the hope, ha I suppose a lad will alright, but still fail to understand why parties charge massive prices for single guys, I don't see the need. Because they can Lim. You may not be prepared to pay but some other guy will." I'd pay for a price with in reason | |||
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"I don't see an issue with charging if venue hire, entertainment etc is being provided. You wouldn't go to a night club without paying a door charge. can never understand though why at some of these things men get charged more than women. Cause men will always pay for sex and the people charging know it, simples..... Bizarro Luke? I'm a man, I wouldn't pay for sex Well I'm sorry King_Lim(sincerely), you have by paying to be a site supporter......and have you never bought a drink or dinner for a lady in the hope? Guys will always pay in some way " you say men will always pay for sex. maybe your speaking from experience. I've never paid for sex...and as for buying drinks or dinner in the hope of getting sex is crap. I've bought lots of people food and drink and plenty of people have done the same for me without sex ever been on the agenda.. | |||
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"Yeah still annoys me a bit too but I suppose it could be to out the wierdos, haha. But you know yourself there's always gonna be more single males than females at these things so they'll make more. Mind you maybe if there's less single ladies THEY should be paying more.....!?" They let in single ladies for free to attract them into going i think | |||
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"Yeah still annoys me a bit too but I suppose it could be to out the wierdos, haha. But you know yourself there's always gonna be more single males than females at these things so they'll make more. Mind you maybe if there's less single ladies THEY should be paying more.....!?" & how long before the single ladies go elsewhere, where it's cheaper? | |||
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"Yeah still annoys me a bit too but I suppose it could be to out the wierdos, haha. But you know yourself there's always gonna be more single males than females at these things so they'll make more. Mind you maybe if there's less single ladies THEY should be paying more.....!? They let in single ladies for free to attract them into going i think" To attract them, to attract you. It's a honeytrap! | |||
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"Yeah still annoys me a bit too but I suppose it could be to out the wierdos, haha. But you know yourself there's always gonna be more single males than females at these things so they'll make more. Mind you maybe if there's less single ladies THEY should be paying more.....!? They let in single ladies for free to attract them into going i think To attract them, to attract you. It's a honeytrap!" Tricks of the trade, although it seems the majority of event organizers are decent folk and aren't out to screw you over but there's always the odd few | |||
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"The only reason we stated organising parties and socials is that we wanted to go to them and noone else was doing it. It's mostly a headache we could do without. " It's a lot of work even on a small scale but I dunno i think I've gotten a taste and for it now | |||
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