Since the internet is a one demensional medium allow me to clarify your erroneous assumptions regarding my post.
"Why would you feel the need to contact this lady at all?? Is it any of your concern what she decides to charge? If you weren't interested let it be"
In this market there is a number of adequate SP's who charge a fee commensurate with local demand. I felt that this SP may be possibly wasting her time or not be taking full advantage of reasonable pricing for this market and wanted to point this out for concern she may be wasting her time and money visiting the region. I would not pay the rate she is asking but mentioned that should she be more inline with what is accepted in this market, I might be inclined to see her. She is offering, I am counteroffering....Hopefully that clarifies your statement " If you weren't interested let it be"
"As for her response she most likely assumed you were just another SP trying to bug her...I wouldn't assume this is her normal disposition"
Again, back to the one dimensional medium. You assumed and were incorrect. She apologized in a 2nd email when I gave her a similar explanation as I did here. Basically my advice was to her was that there are many who will balk at that price, BUT many who will bite at a lower price. If you are coming a distance, why not consider an adjustment. As previously explained above, I found her somewhat appealing and might have a go at a lower price. Maybe others would as well?
"(I get the feeling you have way too much time on your hands and have a need to feel important.)"
Unfortunately, time for me is a very limited quantity and as the old adage goes when you assume you only make an ass of u and me but I am willing to let it slide. Following my theme of the internet being a one dimensional medium, I won't make the same mistake regarding your posting......