Those with true material foundation don't actually need bride price.
Bride price is a barrier set for ordinary people.
You need to discuss bride price only if you don't have money.
Once you have money, you wouldn't dare ask for too much bride price either—it's just a token gesture.
I remember when I was first planning to get married, I also talked about bride price. Back in my hometown, the atmosphere wasn't very good at the time, and the demands were starting to escalate.
But I bought my car and house myself. When you have a foundation, the other party won't even see bride price as an issue.