I have noticed lately on the ad boards that $400 an hour is the new black, with some rates going to $900 an hour and beyond.  I understand all the economics that go into being a provider but there is also economics in being a client.  Chicago is still a blue collar town that being said we are not afraid to spend our money but still like some bang for our buck.  I know I would like to see a lot of these women but unfortunately I am not made out of money and I feel a lot of good hobbyist are being forced to limit their pleasure to once or twice a month. Not trying to offend or make any of the providers become defensive of their rates, just an observation.

..... you just have to look around a bit.  

What's the saying, champagne tastes on beer budget

I agree with you on a number of your points.  It used to be that a new provider would start out with hourly rates a bit below the average local market price, and if you watched her first few reviews pop up, and they were positive, you could find good value before they jacked up their rates.  Now it seems that not only has the average market price gone up from a couple years ago (by 30-50%), but new providers are greedily asking above that market price.  So much for finding value in new talent anymore.  With the way prices have increased I've gone from a kid in a candy store to just browsing the shelves.  There are a bunch of ladies I'd love to see, but just can't justify spending $$$$+/hour on them (I WOULD like to retire someday!).  Lately I've been seeing a couple UTR gals, Asian apartment girls and sensual massage providers, that all have very reasonable rates, and provide me with the satisfying experiences I seek.  Just like the providers adjust rates to accomodate their financial needs, I adjust who I see based on my financial situation and comfort.  Sure, it would be nice to be wealthy and not care about cost and value in the P4P world, but I, like probably the majority of the guys who see providers, work a regular job and have to budget my money in order to be able to afford it.  Unfortunately, what I can afford is becoming very limited as of late.

I agree with AJH, I know the average rates of both Chicago area and visiting providers have gone up in the last year. Heck, there is an outcall only provider I was going to see last week and did not after she raised her rate.  Like AJH, I do have an UTR provider and an Asian place I go to, and a few select FBSM providers where I do get more bang for the buck (pun intended!). We have two choices-less frequency with more quality, or equal frequency with less quality. I switch back and forth between the two.

I agree and what I see of late many providers looking just for upscale gentlemen but their look don't justify the price their asking for.Also if you try to ask for less service for less money they become offended but in my opinion is just a business proposition.A big mistake many providers make they offer only what they want and don't look at business  through "customer eyeglasses " .

How can I find this UTR providers?

In my situation, I saw a provider that saw me on a whim as she was getting out of the biz. We see each other when we can as we are both busy with civy jobs. You have to get lucky. And since mine changed jobs, I hardly ever get to see her anymore. It's just luck.

Reminds me of toothpaste commercial!   All good points I agree, I often wonder if providers ever price themselves out of the market?  How do they come back to a lower price point once they have done that, specials?

The first half of your post had some good points and it is always good to hear from the other side of the aisle but you lost me after that.  Last I checked this "luxury expense" is what puts food on your table and clothes on your back, to criticize your bread and butter as being out of touch is not very good business I feel.  Last I checked this was an ESCORT review website board not a social justice board, while the plight of the poor and homeless is a problem I don't believe this the forum for that or for you to pat yourself on the back for being the provider with the heart of gold.

Because High Life is the champagne of beers, you know.  LMAO!!!!

You should change to to Debbie Miller.

As of the last 6 months our rates have increased from the standard 300 an hour to about 400 an hour for a number of reasons. The first of which is that I let the women I work with choose there own rates after explaining the effects of certain choices. For example, if you are not desperate it is better to have a higher rate, above 300 because this will keep volume down and increase the quality of clients. (most clients paying 400 plus are simply more informed and respect the provider in both the encounter and with time) While in General clients paying 300 or less seem to treat girls with far less respect and tend to drag out there time well beyond an hour.  This is my advice to new girls that work with me. I tend to also look for high quality girls, like Kelly who works with me now and Sierra who I used to work with that have other sources of income and can afford to be choosy.  

I fully understand the reasons behind provider pricing structures, but the old adage " the more you pay, the better the experience will be" is only true up to a point.  Beyond a certain price, I don't believe you're getting any better service or experience (and in most cases less value).  What you are getting is exclusivity, meaning only a select few gentlemen, who can afford the high price of admission, get the opportunity to spend time with that provider.

Miller High Life is the swill of beers!!  I'm sure you're a lot better than that!

Well, I thank you for making  me realize that I am a time waster and a mistreater of women and that I like to patronize poor quality girls, and to think for an extra $100 I can change all of that!  I can't believe I have had all of these terrible experiences for $300 and under...actually I go as high as $350 so I am only half an ogre.

It will be interesting to watch the coming implosion on hooker prices when Chicago slips in to bankruptcy.  You guys as a city are broke.  As rents, taxes increase, as business move to other locations, it will be interesting to see if ladies will be able to get the prices they're now demanding.  Chicago will go the same way as Detroit. Your city will file for bankruptcy, and when you do, a large percentage of their clients will dry up, they just won't have the money.  If you think for a minute that it won't happen to you guys and more importantly, you girls, your crazy.  Springfield is not going to bail you out.  Your only avenue is to raise taxes.  Hotels will cost more, restaurants will charge more, cabs will charge more, and on and on and on, meaning hookers will ask for even more than their asking now.  The question becomes, who's going to be able afford them.  
Which in my humble opinion, means, smart ladies will offer hugh discounts, offer amazing menu options. Its going to happen.  It may be a year or even 2, but its going to happen.

.....the very last sentences of "this is not a choice that is tied to a necessity. I understand wanting things that aren't in the budget, but unless that thing is an essential, the burden is on the consumer to compromise and make choices, not on the producer to lower her fee. "  

hicagoJoe,
What were you thinking bringing up $
I am sorry you were subjected to what you were, but you kinda asked for it.
This is a luxury and, as with most luxuries , you get what you pay for.  With that said,
everyone's taste are different and the experience they are looking for is different.
In my world, discretion is priceless.  
Be well Sir

Except that didn't happen in Detroit? Just because the city itself went bankrupt doesn't mean there aren't flourishing suburbs that have residents with more than enough discretionary income.

I am not worried nor upset by the replies to my post, that is what discussion is, debate is both sides of the question.  I am a little confused by your discretion comment though.  Does more money mean more discretion?  Are cheaper providers or consumers less discrete?  Please explain

I am not even sure how to start this because I find this post offensive and really, it doesn't even apply to me, because I have already priced most of you out.
First of all, these women/girls put themselves out there on display hoping to attract "gentlemen" who are interested in spending time with them... that takes humility!  How do you put a price on that?  
Seriously, this isn't a flea market, there isn't any negotiating and how dare you ask a provider for a service or price that hasn't already been "advertised".  This is a business and there are rules.  There is a lot of humility that goes into a provider subjecting herself to the many opinions of others.  May I remind you, it isn't you picture that is out there, we don't write reviews on your performance or appearance.  These girls subject themselves to so much already and then you ask them to negotiate and you don't understand why they would find that offensive!!??!!??!!  
This is a simple business, you go online you find a girl you can afford and you make an appointment.  
It really doesn't get any more simple than that.  

Fair enough, but please remember this when the price of gas goes up, owning a car is not a necessity, there are plenty of other ways to get around so no need to pay these ridiculous prices.  You can take the el or the bus.......wait a minute those other modes  also rely on gas and there prices reflect the current cost of petroleum well I guess we shall walk because it is not OPEC's responsibility to adjust prices on something so non essential

You are right Gina I don't need it and that God I have been priced out of your services

I think interesting points have been made on both sides of this debate. I, too, have noticed an uptick in prices in the last year.  In some cases, providers I'd see frequently at 350-400 have moved to $500 per hour. Could I afford that? I could, but I'd rather just find another provider.  

God does not belong in this conversation!

Number two in America. You may not be made of money, but there are a bunch of hobbyists in this town who are. These providers charge these rates because evidently there's a demographic that is willing and able to pay.  

When you're addicted to something you find yourself spending more on it than you should or want to...

Number 2 in America? Sorry but New York, DC, Boston, SF, Vegas, Miami, LA, and Seattle are all more expensive than Chicago.

"Chicagoans pay more to live in their city than do residents of 64 cities in the study, including Miami and Los Angeles, and even Tokyo and Paris."

The El actually doesn't rely on crude oil; it's electrified heavy rail that relies mainly on nuclear and coal fired power plants that provide it with electricity.  Chicago's current bus fleet has all been hybridized, so they rely far less on diesel than they used to.  

This is purely an observation that we tend to make the mistake of thinking that if A is always B, then B must always be A. For example, the statement that escorts whose base rate is at or over the $400 threshold due to marketing towards a certain type of client necessarily indicates they're overpriced in general. It's interesting that the quality of client appears to change around that threshold, but I doubt that changing from 300 to 400 is meant as an insult to those who can't afford it. It's just businesspeople making marketing decisions based on their own data. It may work for them, it may not.

and think you want to see her on a regular basis, ask her if she will give you a reduced rate in exchange for you seeing her every 2 weeks or however often you decide on. I have done this before and it usually works well. Client wants to see me more often, but can't afford my rate everytime. So we agree on a discounted price, and have a standing appointment every week. Bonus points if you can come at a time that is usually not very busy, so she isn't missing a full priced appointment. every now and then you should tip her or bring her a small gift to show that you still appreciate that she is doing this for you.