if it is along the lines of:  Would the gals I see ever date me for me myself instead of the envelope, I think the answer is no in some cases and maybe in others.  But I'll never know for sure, will I?

And no, I'm not intimidated in the least no matter who the gal is

A. I'm not a "hobbyist"... I'm a red blood american male who enjoys P4P.

B. I don't "date"... I have absolutely no interest in any long term commitments.  

Now for your questions...

Are you fellas similar?  ...Probably not ...we are all different from the get go and our journeys through life have all shaped us differently.

Do you mostly see providers who are realistically someone you could NOT obtain through "conventional" means?  ...Not necessarily ...I see ladies who I am attracted to and think we'll have fun together. Some resemble "civvies" who, if I was so inclined, I could probably woo and bed, and some are definitely, as you mention, out of my league.  
   
Do you just try whoever is convenient and available and that's enough? ...No ...I have to find them attractive in some way. I may be a man slut, but I do have some standards.
   
Is it intimidating to see a provider who is a solid 9 or 10 when there's no way you could have landed that in real life? ...Not in the least.  
 
Or is it mind blowing awesome? ...Sometimes yes, and sometimes no ...Okay, times it is mind blowing by far out weigh the times it wasn't.

Solo mis dos centavos...

and IMO the hotter the better. I will leave it to others to judge whether these women are "out of my league" I chose to think that no woman is out of my league, but I am grounded in reality and I know that my chances of scoring with a hottie more than 30 years my junior are rather slim at my "advanced age"

Truth be told any woman that is "age appropriate" or the type of woman that society would think is a "suitable" woman for me won't have a snowballs chance with me. I am a shallow pig and I like, I REALLY like having sex with hot women. not to mention I grew out of being intimidated decades ago.

One last thing, You can find women at $500 hour or less every bit as hot as the porn stars asking twice or three times as much. There is absolutely no reason to spend that kind of money to get a hot woman.

What some would consider a 9 others would consider a 3. Perception is your reality. I'm sure that if you look hard enough you will find several ladies that will make you feel right.  

 
Besos  
Roxanne

And yes, your approach/mindset towards this is wrong. Forget about what others are doing. The aim here is to indulge your sexual imagination. View this arena as an opportunity to sample all the variations of providers and sexual activities that you are curious about or desirous of without any of the baggage that comes with pursuing such adventures through traditional means.

Yes, the encounters can be hit or miss (sometimes you have to have the experience/meet the person to know for sure what works for you) for any number of reasons. Yes, the journey will cost you MONEY. Since you're looking for more than an easy nut, if you don't have the money or patience for a little experimentation and exploration then THIS IS NOT FOR YOU.    

I don't know who you've seen, but I bet it's mostly your mindset that has left you unsatisfied. You're probably entering each encounter sweating about getting your "money's worth" with exaggerated expectations about having a mind-blowing experience. In this instance, even a true 10/10 will leave you disappointed in some way. If you can't lower your expectations and enjoy each encounter on its own terms, then step away and accept that you gave it the ol' college try but this wasn't your thing

Both of your reviews mention your "newbie nerves" and in one of them you say "we simply did not click".  This is fantasy fulfillment to whatever degree you wish, but it's also about finding that connection (click as you say) that makes for great encounters.  Go for the provider who excites you visually, whose reviews make you wish you were there with her, and whose price of admission you're comfortable with.  You'll get better with making the right choices in providers for yourself the more you get your feet wet.  Some hobbyists hit a home run first time at bat and some need to settle in to the thrill of the big game before their batting average reaches all star status.  The more times you step up to the plate, the less intimidated you'll feel.  Hope you meet your first "wow" sooner rather than later.

I never think about that.  I just wait until I find a lady with pics that make me interested.

 btw, My "dream" date (who I have yet to see) charges less than $$$$$.  

The problem as I see it with them is it may be harder to actually get a date with them due to high demand or stricter requirements. Yes some do a have prima donna complex as well but you might find that out in her reviews.

I swing for the fence each time.  looking for woman that I could not possibly score with in the civvie world

hy would you pay for a cow when you can get the milk for free?

Dude ... if you're going to do this thing, then do it up right. Find the most smoking hot chick you can find and have a great time with it. Is it mind-blowingly awesome to have sex with a smoking hot girl who might not give you the time of day without your paying her? Well ... YES. HAVING SEX WITH HOT CHICKS IS REAL AWESOME.

If you have to ask these questions, then I seriously think you need to turn in your man card