Suppose your ATF gives you a nice expensive gift instead of "companionship".  The gift is valued at almost or exactly what her rate is.  Does she still have to give you "companionship"?  If she does, would it be stupid of her to expect you to give her more $$$ ?

Sorry but I can't give a straight answer.  It's too depressing.  
Look up the word "gift".  It does not mean "trying to get a deal".

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you will need to make sure whoever you see accepts gifts as a barter instead of cash,

i sometimes allow it as long as it is something SPECIFICALLY from my wishlist,

but usually i don't, because cash can be spent to pay my rent whereas a gift, unless you give me the reciept so i can return it, cannot be used to pay my rent

It's really quite simple . . .

Think of gifts like a "tip" at a restaurant.  You still HAVE to pay for the meal - but if your service is outstanding - you usually add a nice tip.  

Bottom line:  Don't be a cheap bastard!  Take care of your providers.  If they're THAT good to you - take extra-special care of them.  They have lives too.

What you're talking about is clearly not a gift, it's barter and that's a business decision that needs to be dealt with upfront.

For me gifts are exactly that and the only consideration I would hope for is they appreciated the thought that went into it.

and see what they say. It sounds like you are trying to be a cheapass and ladies will smell that from a mile away. Plain and simple if you want 2 hrs pay for 2 hrs. Trying to weasle more time will make her hate u call you on your cheapness and not see you again unless shes desperate for cash. Also Im pretty sure level of service will be gift appropriate.

Any gift you decide to give is your choice. If you expect anything in exchange, it's not a gift.

The only exception is if you and the provider have agreed to something else.