You're setting up a straw man here. ANY good experience is going to be better than a bad one (let alone 3 good experiences!). You could argue, by the same token, that one great experience at $600 is better than three bad sessions for $900.

There's two things I see at play in your concerns-1) risking that initial high cost on an "unknown" (to you) provider and 2) your preferred frequency of visits being in your financial range.  

Obviously, most people will tell you to do you research for #1...and, they're not wrong. But I would add to this to investigate whether any of the ladies who interest you are willing to consider adjusting their rates a bit for guaranteed regular visits. In these times, a patron you know and trust is likely to feel safer for a whole bunch of reasons, and that works in your favor. I doubt you'll be able to talk a $600/minimum provider down to $300, and I would NOT advise asking for a discount for the first date. But, I think if you're super clear in your email that you're willing to pay in full for the first date, but are looking for more of an arrangement long term, you might find a few takers.

Well said Mark. Eve

$300 for a good looking provider that's GFE was about 10 years ago. I don't like paying more but $350-$400 seems to be the new $300. Buy APPL and you'll be able to justify it

Seems like $500 is the going rate for 1 hour GFE.  Gives me pause most of the time to be honest.  Lots of stuff you can do with that $ vs a 1 hour date.  

Steep rate increases have priced me out.