Peak Time Pricing

[screenman]

Common practice for years, with small shops being the worst for it.

You learn something new everyday.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Already here - we are dual fuel with BG and have free electricity on Sunday so don't use the dishwasher on Saturday evening and do several loads of washing, incl bedding, on Sunday.

The retired have a choice, they can buy their fuel and groceries any time they like. Those working 9 til 5 Mon to Fri can only buy theirs at peak hours, so will be charged a premium for the privilege. Also we can only watch our favourite tv programmes at evening peak rates, so we will be premium priced for that too.

Why is everything geared towards the 9 to 5vers?
I work most weekends, no way I can do the week's washing on a Sunday!

 

[PK99]

Why is everything geared towards the 9 to 5vers?
I work most weekends, no way I can do the week's washing on a Sunday!

Sunday is a day of low power demand, it makes sense to shift some usage from high demand weekdays.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Sunday is a day of low power demand, it makes sense to shift some usage from high demand weekdays.

Well, those of us who work shifts want cheap options too ... harumph

 

[classic33]

Sunday is a day of low power demand, it makes sense to shift some usage from high demand weekdays.

On the increase at the moment though

 

[screenman]

We all want high wages or incomes and low prices, it does not work. As a business owner I seldom agree on subjects like this with people who are employed.

 

[classic33]

We all want high wages or incomes and low prices, it does not work. As a business owner I seldom agree on subjects like this with people who are employed.

You'd be happy charging more for the same item at what you deem to be peak rate then?

 

[classic33]

Or less at off peak. These things are all relative.

Doubt he'd charge less(lower the price) off-peak though.

 

[screenman]

You'd be happy charging more for the same item at what you deem to be peak rate then?

I do, my prices are up in March and September. Also my evening and weekend rates are higher, ever heard of time and a half?

 

[screenman]

Doubt he'd charge less(lower the price) off-peak though.

But, what is the price? Which is the correct one.

 

[classic33]

I do, my prices are up in March and September. Also my evening and weekend rates are higher, ever heard of time and a half?

That apply to the product as well, not just the labour used?

 

[classic33]

But, what is the price? Which is the correct one.

Price is set by yourself. Would you drop that price on a daily off-peak period?

 

[screenman]

That apply to the product as well, not just the labour used?

Yes the busier I am the higher the price across the board. on labour I also charge by the job not the hour, I am in business to make money, my customers all have a choice, none are held to ransom.

 

[screenman]

Price is set by yourself. Would you drop that price on a daily off-peak period?

If it was required to make money I would certainly do that.

 

[classic33]

Yes the busier I am the higher the price across the board. on labour I also charge by the job not the hour, I am in business to make money, my customers all have a choice, none are held to ransom.

Increase in labour charge, not the product then.