My thoughts would be to keep your gift the same for the first hours, but back off a bit on second and multiple hours.  Or quote a dinner date so that the hobbyist is just donating for 2 hours of behind closed doors time.

This way you still get an appointment, but the gent feels like he's getting some value.  There's nothing like the anticipation of sitting down for dinner and getting to know each other.  And many of us guys enjoy those longer 2 hour sessions.

Just my opinion.  In the end, you've got to do what works for you.

Wow, that is such a loaded question.  There are many factors involved and as a result there is no right answer.

For someone who meets my idea of a fantasy lady, I might pay up to $500 even though my funds are somewhat limited.  Generally I look in the $250-300 range.  

That seems to be the going rate although many are asking for more.

Somewhat of a loaded "no win" question.  Each lady needs to set her own price point depending on location (I expect to pay more in a large city like NYC, LA, or Boston), quality of service, and sometimes time of year.  Since Florida is a tourist state in the winter, there probably will not be as many specials in the winter time.

I also look at the rate breakdown.  It is nice when the 2-hr. rate is a  little less than two times the 1 hr. rate.  Similarly for dinner dates, and overnighters.

Also, it is nice when a lady grandfathers you in at the first rate you saw the lady.  I know one lady whose rate jumped 33% in less than 18 months without the offer of the previous rate.  Needless to say, I do not see her very much.  I was once taught to "nver say never".

My hobby funds are somewhat limited so I sometimes need to decide on the "most bang for the buck" (pun intended).

Happy hobbying to all along with Happy New Year.  

I'll accept any amount from a lady......

hey a guy can dream can't he!