I know a guy who spent $45 to be apart of a speed dating event. Personally that’s feels like a rip-off. I get that these events cost money to setup and there’s really isn’t a price that I can’t afford. But it doesn’t sit well with me that I’m spending that kind of money without having something physical/guaranteed in return.
I know dating apps are mostly free, but they have their own problems.
At what price does an event become not worth paying for?
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Man it’s the same as paying for a subscription on an app. Should try out the speed saying it sounds fun lol
That’s about the cost of two cocktails, and while I wouldn’t pay it myself, I don’t think it’s outrageous.
> without having something physical/guaranteed in return
Technically you’re guaranteed face time with a bunch of women/men that are likely interested in meeting someone to date, rather than being treated as a digital piece of meat
Seeing your message and getting a feel for your attitude I would never let you pay for anything on a date…
> it doesn’t sit well with me that I’m spending that kind of money without having something physical/guaranteed in return.
Welcome to be a guy… dates are generally anywhere between 50$ to 150$ (and this is expected of men by most women) so 45$ is pretty much one of the not very expensive dates not a bad price.
It’s not really that much. You’re basically having multiple first dates in one night for that price .
It was about $20 to partake and drinks on top of that – this is a big city outside London in the UK.
Seemed worth it too me – I got 1x strong drink (as I was driving home – nursed the hell out of it) and quite honestly left feeling fairly good about myself. I don’t think I was the ugliest or most boring there – definitely not the most desperate looking – sharpened my social skills and although didn’t get anything from it – in forms of getting laid or a relationship. I did get a mild ego boost – which goes a long way for me.
Something physical?
What, like a tshirt?
Most of these event entrance fees come with a couple of drink vouchers so you could subtract the value of those and maybe feel a little better about paying for a chance to meet women without having to go through the issues that come with approaching a stranger in the wild.