Is it just me or are the rates crazy?   most are 400-500 with many at 650 and up.  Wow thats higher then Manhattan.  And Miami is average around 250-300

Low supply, high demand and shift to SD world over the BS that has accompanied the local scenes.

We like being paid more and there are men who pay more, simple.

What is SD?

Crying about it won't do you any good.  

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I've noticed this too.  Many $400-$500.  Makes it tough as in Michigan that seems high.  A few well known adult stars came through in the spring and summer charging that but to me that is different.  They are coming from California or Florida.  Would like to see some $350 rates.  I guess you just go less often.  I have 4 or 5 gals I'd love to see in-state but all are $450 and up.  Easy to just let the feeling pass when you factor in gas prices and time to arrange.  

It's a free market someone can charge what they want but I agree.  I wish prices were lower, it definitely makes me want to hobby less.

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Like any other market, the prices are set based on the supply and demand of that particular service or product. If the prices were too high, then they would gradually drop in order to adjust to the demand. Apparently, the demand is high enough that our gracious companions can demand higher prices, since the supply of clean, discrete, and pretty companions is relatively low in our particular region.

I always find it odd to question why some women charge less than the market, instead of asking why more don't.  
Many of them have histories of flaking, outing, other 'bad' habits, etc.  
Be careful what you wish for!  
I look around the country and don't see that Michigan is different. Aside from Texas and maybe cost of living is the reason there.  
And, if you don't want to save for a better date, try being a SD. There are many who have gone that route and gotten a good match.  
I do wonder if we're in another economic bubble though. The early to mid-2000's rates were as high if not higher before they fell. I would tell ladies to get what they can while they can, because the next bubble I think many will find SB and SD deals.

Boy, that made less sense than it seemed LOL!... OK, I'm back and caffeinated and awake...

I see a few ladies offering to take credit cards.  
Do guys actually do this?  
I see one advertising for it that has had some run-ins with it.  
Man, it must be hard if guys are risking that. Wild.

Don't worry about rates staying too high LOL... if guys are using credit and giving it to people in this biz we're certainly getting to the top of a bubble!

Anyone paying these local ladies more than 300 has no one but themselves to blame.   They seem to get younger with each passing decade and that should be a huge red flag.   Have fun with the ones that are visiting and once you get the taste of it, you will avoid these local ladies for ever.

You poor bastards, Calif is so full of $250 super hot asians w great service and work ethic. competitive marketplace

What do you mean by they seem to be getting younger with each passing decade which should be a huge red flag?

I used to live in Detroit and still visit pretty often so it's interesting to see how the market has evolved. I'm most familiar with DC as a comparison. I'll play in a pretty wide price range, but agree that my frequency goes down at the higher prices.

Thats why i travel to Ontario.  High end is around 350 but most are 150 to 200.  You subtract 20 or 30 cents on the dollar and its even less.  Chatham, London and sometimes Sarnia.

Local ladies may prefer to market to the random business traveler over the regular in many ways
But, the ones that need it probably don't.  
Charge too much and visitors will come. And, they are.
I think most of the locals increasing rates have steady grandfathered regs and are reaching out. And, that's their right.  
Guys should note that though. As someone who has had regs go that route, the worst position you can be in is seeing a woman who won't accept more but is willing to play those games.  
Travelers and opportunity in Detroit has never been greater.  
But, stay away from the local game players.

I think he means some seem to stay the same age over time. I don't know who...  
There's been plenty of sexy visitors coming our way lately... enjoy

And I dropped my rates from my home of Vegas to accommodate. I used to keep my rates high too but I realized I liked being busy and meeting people as opposed to sittin there twiddling my thumbs waitin on some company!

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to me. i noticed the same the last 2 years in DC.  

It does depend. You're right that a lot of new women see the rates others post and don't know they have books of regs that don't pay that.  

I can admit i do change prices when I go to some cities. Then again sometimes I waste money on ads and see how people would react to the pricing. I had posted in Pitt for one time, no replies at all. I had a few people play on my phone,but none actually booked. I then turned around one month later and posted again for 350. I had none stop replies and dates.
(Great city)

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