Sliding Scale
At its most basic, the economic concept of sliding scale is that people pay as they can for services, events, and items.
In the Porter Loves universe, you select the price that feels good to you. There is no pressure or judgment from us; people who pay more don't get better service.
Sliding Scale Guidance
Consider paying more if…
You can comfortably meet all of your basic needs.
You own your home or other property.
You own or lease a car.
You are employed or don’t need to work to meet your needs.
You have access to financial savings.
You have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money.
You travel recreationally.
You have a relatively high degree of earning power due to your level of education, gender, class background, racial privilege, etc. *Even if you are currently not exercising your earning potential.
Consider paying less if…
You regularly struggle to meet your basic needs.
Your housing situation is unstable.
You qualify for government assistance, including food stamps or MEDICAID.
You are unemployed or underemployed.
You have no access to financial savings.
You are supporting children or other dependents.
You have significant debt.
The scale is intended to be a guide, inviting us to take inventory of our financial resources and look deeper at our levels of privilege. It is a way to challenge our classist and capitalist society and take small steps toward economic justice through our business practices. While we ask you to consider these factors, please don’t stress. Pay what feels right. Check out this link if you’d like to learn more about the ABCs of a sliding scale.