In Reply to: One Hidden Cost posted by MisterSteve on Thursday, 13. January 2005 at 02:11 Bali Time:
If you are booking with an INDIVIDUAL and you tell him in advance not to take you to any souvenir shops the price for his services may go up, or he may not want to drive you at all because it is the commission that he makes on your purchases which is the most sizeable part of his yearly earnings. If you are booking with a CLMPANY THAT PROVIDES A DRIVER you may find that your driver will turn into a "sourpuss" (unhappy guy) if you tell him you will not be going to any souvenir shops.