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by eastbaydev 2652 days ago
different prices to different users are foundational to the wedding industry and airlines/hotel, just off the top of my head. When I worked in travel a long time ago, there was a saying that if any 2 people paid the same price, somebody did their job wrong (paraphrasing - it was a very long time ago)

In both of those cases however it's very easy for the vendor to cover their tracks. I imagine it would behoove you to do the same if you're taking a similar tack.

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Amusingly, I play in wedding bands (we also work other sorts of functions such as corporate events). The bandleaders certainly have a la carte pricing. Do you want a singer? Extra hours for setup? Emcee service? Travel to a distant location?

The venue for the event is a good indicator of how much money the client has.

The musicians themselves charge different prices. They expect to get paid more for a higher budget event.

If client A recommends the band to client B, then B will usually know what A paid. That's OK, because a referral gig is usually easier to book, and worth keeping the spigot flowing by sticking with the same price.

My concerns generally revolve around the situation where users find out they've been charged different prices.
Nothing will happen in that case other than you maybe having to adjust the price.