Are these providers seeing the number of guys that are closer to the national average for donation? No, but they are not marketing to that segment. Whatever the market will bear.

rates

of course..you will not find many high end porn stars on Backpage..to each his own..

,.......but I must blast mine. I know the quality and quanity of the market, and truly there is no need to spend that kind of coin to get quality. But as the good man states, it's about what trips your trigger. Someday this bubble will bust as well. Till then, good hunting fellow hobbyists.

Someone buys a 2-3 k suite or a 500.00 pair of shoes or a 300-500 or more pair of jeans.  So, why not an 800 per hour provider?

or they wouldn't be asking. You're right, there has been a general increase in rates across the board and some pretty high-end providers coming through town. They wouldn't be coming here (some frequently) if they had no appointments so the answer is yes, there are guys willing to pay those rates.

I window shop and keep walking

When a provider advertise rates of $800 - $1200, they are marketing their service to a select clientle.  However, their expenses are probably proportionally higher. They must package themselves to merit their fees, including appearance and lodging. I know of one one who rents a condo with a fantastic view of Grant Park and the Lake for about $2000 a week.

Another example is seen in celebrities. There are golf courses that charge green fees of $1500.  You and I won't play these, but you will find the Michael Jordans, Clint Eastwoods, etc. playing these courses as the public is not on them. I love cognac and told someone that Hennessy was the best. He took me to an exclusive lounge where we sat at the bar.  He order each of use a cognac which we enjoyed. He told me that that was a $25 cognac, and order another.  At $100 it was excellent.  The third one ran $250 and was truly outstanding.  I thanked (Bud) for the lesson.  However, I still drink Hennessy. It fits my budget and is just as enjoyable to me.

I have a hobby budget and find many lovely ladies, who show me a wonderful time, at the price I am willing to spend. I had seen a provider who has raised her rates to more than I am willing to pay.  I understand her need to raise her rates and she understands my financial situation.

In short, there are plenty providers marketing to your needs and wants.  See them and have fun enjoying yourself.

In summary,  there are many markets. Look at the ladies marketing to you.  You will be more than happy.

I think the hobbyists that pay anything more than $350/hour and f-ing up the supply side. There is no reason a provider should/could be charging more than $350 an hour other than someone is willing to pay more. Especially those providers that charge $750/hour and only do pecks on the lips and a covered blowjob, no swallow. Kills me.  

I think the hobbyists need to man up and stop paying such bullshit prices. $350 for a provider who is attractive, will kiss with tongue, blow you uncovered, take it in the mouth, and maybe toss in anal and some rimming is a great value.

But alas, pussy reigns king and someone is willing to shell out $500/hour for a young japanese temptress, $750/hour for a petite italian spinner who will swallow and take anal, and $1000 an hour for the mystique of someone with photos you can't quite make out.

I don't go over $300, maybe $350 if I need to. There are a TON of GORGEOUS providers who do everything you need starting at $250. And gorgeous is subjective because I know we all have different tastes.

But I am sure this post will get flamed, which I don't give a shit about. And people will still open their wallets and shell out $600/hour for someone visiting because they write a good ad. no problem with me, I don't care how much money other people waste on a washclothed vag and a cbj.

but I do hope other hobbyists will man up and help bring down prices. I can assure you to a provider that $350/hour is far better than zero appointments.