LOL. Those of us who say we pay .6 never said we can always get every girl in Flushing to take .6.
My advice has always been to be willing to walk away. MOST of the time, they won't let you go, but it happens. I don't care because I know another one is around the corner.
Indeed, the Macy's crew ask for higher prices than 40th, generally. They are cleaner and prettier than average, though as you said, some of the others are good looking, too.
In the final analysis, .8 is not a bad price for this city. No one will criticize it. When I see guys going north of $, That's when I cringe.