hosts requesting discounts

[MattandMaryEllen0]

Should hosts contact you asking for a discount because they are "a fellow host?"

[Brenda-And-James0]

I also find it quite annoying that fellow hosts contact the host of the property and ask for discounts. It would be nice I if Airbnb would send out a message to all hosts addressing this issue. I would not nor have I asked other hosts to lower their price.  I understand that most hosts price their property fairly and work hard making the experience a good one. 

It is frustrating that fellow hosts ask to me to lower pricing, especially when I have looked up their rental and noticed that they are making more money on their rental per night then I am asking for mine. 

How are others responding back to the asking party?

[Phil197]

I dont think hosts should lower their price but Airbnb could reduce the amount of commission they take. We put a lot of money their way and it would be nice if they could be a little bit generous. I also rent through cottages.com and get preferential rates on bookings funded by the organisation, not the host.

[Cormac0]

@MattandMaryEllen0

Being Irish, my reply would be *bleep*, and waste somebody else's time...

[Craig178]

 This is very lame for the host's to ask for a discount only because he is a fellow host. As it is, you charge only $89 per night for the entire house!!! This host knows like no one else that we all work hard to provide a great customer experience for our guests and to also, to make extra money. I personally would not want to host anyone like that. There is no guarantee that such host won't give you a bad review if you don't give him a discount. Awful situation.

I would nicely offer this host to look for another accommodation in the area.