Doctor Archive

My primary character has been a master doctor for many months, and I charge what I wish to charge. Since I don't get any play value out of sitting down giving people enhances, that charge varies depending mostly on my level of inconvenience vice any estimate of how much the enhance cost me or how much I project some person to be able to make using my enhance. If the person doesn't particularly like my price or the level of performance of the enhance, (always stated in advance) then they can go elsewhere. If they're particularly cordial, entertaining, or roleplaying, they might be able to dicker me down, but most often the services are demanded vice requested.

The most I have ever charged someone was 40k I think. If someone annoys me so much as to make me consider charging more, I simply tell them that they're better off seeking another service provider. I always negotiate price and terms before telling anyone where to find me, and stick to the agreement assiduously.

I enhance guildies, the city mayor, and certain other people for free, though they usually pay for the service regardless. I heal and cure states on people I run across for free, and often just sit in medical centers on the off-chance someone will drop by. This behavior is consistent with the personality of the character.

I have had people demand that I hop-to, drop what I'm doing, drive halfway across planet and field enhance them, and swear at me when I turn them down or quote a high price. I have had others demand that I use bivoli or halva(?) after the deal had been negotiated, then swear at me because I refuse, as if somehow their time were more important than mine.

I personally have had such bad experiences with enhancing random people that I fail to see why anyone would want to do that as a primary source of income. As such I almost never wear the Master Doctor tag.

Furthermore I fail to see why anyone would pay the hundreds of CPUs quoted variously for the named resources, and I personally have never paid more than 10, and -that- only because two of three harvesters poofed and left me without the product. Once again if a customer doesn't like the price I charge for the performance they receive (+2100-ish for 3+hrs), they can seek service elsewhere.

--doogie

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ShakariPsy wrote:

a very narrow minded reply there come on think about it if they can afford to PvP and thats what they do it cost tens of millions with CA & AA attachments plus drugs food armour etc so I am sure if they can afford to keep buying this sort of stuff for those prices they can afford 15k or 20k buffs.

Its not price gouging its supply and demand and also as has been mentioned I don't see you bitching about prices AS or WS set for they goods and they make the same or usually far more profit than docs and with less work and overhead expenses and you try hunting without a weapon!! there just as needed profs but get far less bitching but make far more money!!!

15k is payment for the buffs, the food used AND MY TIME SITTING ON MY ASS SERVING THE PUBLIC, I could go do missions and earn more !!! or isn't my time worth and money????

I know I'n RL it is I get paid to spend time doing jobs!! andequipment I need, the product I deal with is supplied and guess what the company I work for charges for the product, and MY TIME SPENT FITTING IT,

If you don't want to pay 15k for buffs fine but don't whine that you can't kill stuff or make money!!

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ONCE AGAIN TYPING LIKE THIS ONLY MAKES YOU LOOK CHILDISH. I have nothing else to say other than those precious AA's and CA's rarely if ever get replaced so your debate is a moot point, charge what you want I dont care you look like the greedy doctors that give the rest of us a bad name. Just remember when those AS's and WS's start seeing how much you charge...their prices are next, followed by chefs etc etc etc......

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DKora wrote:

1st off, I wasnt the one callin peeps "idiots"....if you gonna do that then you grammer better be spot on in my opinion.

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I was buffing last night in cnet, trying to get rid of all my old buff packs. I was selling complete sets for 6000 all stats over 2400, and another doctor had the nerv to say w.t.f you are messing up my price's i am tired of that

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Obata wrote:

necro post

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Indeed. What's with resurrecting ancient posts? Let them die! lol.

1. Healing services are provided regardless of race, gender or political affiliation.
   


2. Buffing services are NOT considered a healing practice and can be refused to individuals or groups without justification.
   


3. All healing is free, tips are accepted to cover the cost of supplies.
   


4. Buff are subject to a variable fee based on the cost of the required supplies.
   


5. Resuscitation services are free if the practician is not put in a dangerous position.
   In case of a high risk attempt, fees maybe charged according to the danger
   involved. Fees may be charged regardless of the results. Rule number 1 apply
   to resuscitation attempt.

I decided that unless the buffcost skyrocket, I would keep my price at 10k. That's enough money for me to cover the supplies that my pratice require and since I don't have to put children thru college in game and I plan to buy my AV-21 by the end of the week... I live a rich and productive "life".

Just because some people in the game are "rich" doesn't give you the right to rob them !
Just because they have more money doesn't give them more rights than the less fortunates/wealthy.

So buffs are 10k, No line cut, Wounded and diseased first, I work at my own pace, don't rush me, Thank you come again !

Just my way of seeing the profession !