Well, I have been engaging in the hobby on and off for a number of years.  I have only found one regular who I really enjoyed seeing, the vast majority have been no repeat experiences, even though I have been searching.  

Lately, I have been moving up on the hourly rate thinking the higher the cost, the better the service, experience and satisfaction.  Unfortunately, the result has been much higher disappointment and annoyance, rather than a good experience.  Which is very frustrating when you are approaching a k.  

What I have observed is that the pics are generally old and out of date, along with the age, which is way, way wrong, notwithstanding pages and pages of stellar reviews.   Very disappointing.

So, the question is what have you guys determined as the optimum number of reviews for it to be close to the mark.  Obviously, a few is not a good indicator and for me pages and pages of reviews are not a good indicator as well.  Basically, I just want to get what I pay for.

My sweet advice is to attend a M&G if able to see these provider's in person if chemistry is important, looks, attitude, attire, etc..  If you can not no worries utilize TER they have all the tools, so go to the top & click on reviews, Top 100 provider's in the city you desire & read the reviews of the ladies who may tickle your fancy.  Look at the TER profile because this is important some top rated providers use fake photos you want to verify the photos are real.  If I was a man who desired quality companionship here I would look to my VET's for advice. Again, using TER click on top 100 Reviewers in the city you are seeking & contact a reputable gent, or whitelisted who does not mind verifying his findings.  A nice pm can go a long way.  Sharing is caring here on TER.  I enjoy connecting with like-minded individuals, so your doing great with your post here.  Happy Hunting!

"Lately, I have been moving up on the hourly rate thinking the higher the cost, the better the service, experience and satisfaction.  Unfortunately, the result has been much higher disappointment and annoyance, rather than a good experience.  Which is very frustrating when you are approaching a k."

In the consumer products market, I would generally agree that a higher price usually means a higher quality product and a better consumer experience. In the hobby, however, that has not been my experience. Some of my very best encounters have been toward the bottom of the price range (200-300), and some of my worst experiences have been at the higher end (700+). I have yet to find a clear relationship between price and my own personal level of satisfaction. For me, it's all about chemistry and connection, and price does not dictate those things. True, with a higher price you usually get a better setting and a certain level of exclusivity, and I appreciate that, but in the end it's all about the connection. That's just how I see it.

P.S. When I talk about the 200-300 range, I'm not including K-girls, as I have never seen one.

Trust me if you if you ever see a kdoll and you hit it off like the 4th of july!

You will love the 250 price!