If the pictures seem too gorgeous, they're probably strudio shots, and unlikely to represent the beauty or lack of it that you'll actually encounter, even if they do represent the actual escort, and are bait and switch, or stolen.

I myself prefer snapshots of gals w/o too much make up. But If the photos don't reveal all parts of the gals body--no legs shown, didden waistline, no butt shots, I's also be suspicious.
And be wary if only one photo or two are shown. Anyone can get lucky once or twice.

I'd like the gals pictures to be as frank and unflattering as those taken of arestees when the police book them. After all , you're not primarily looking at the photos as pornography, to be titillated there and them, but as a consumer of used merchandise, (haha, I hope no one takes offense here) don't, you'll want to be able too see the major flaws. You should be like a doctor who examines xrays not for their intrinsic beauty, but as indications of heaslth or disease

If a gal even looks attractive  in such my-shot type pictures, there's a good chance that she's pretty darn good looking. Of course you'll still have to look out for the (merely) photogenic ones!

Standard rates in NY (and so are probably near the highest that you'll find anyewhere) run from about $200, to numbers in cloud cookoo land. Ans though I've seen some fees under $$ for decent gals, you've got to be especially cautious of gals unr $$ enen in these financially depressed times.

My personsal advice: go for the Brazilians.

TER ...... Yes they are a Scam .... average price is $$$ to $$$$ .. I wouldn't go over the $$$$ ... it might kill ya .... hobby safe, hobby well, hobby all you can be .......

Vegas girls are pricer.  Not that you couldn't find someone asking a reasonable donation.  I've only had one experience and it was from out of a phonebook (before I knew about TER) and I got a really hot girl and had a good time.  but, to this day, it was the most I ever spent.  Think it was $$$$.  Anyway, on a recent trip out there I researched the TER Vegas section and found some very good women and good $ level.  Ultimately, I didn't hook up with anyone, but I wanted to say, check with TER and forget about the agencies.  Yeah, you can almost always tell a professional model pic from a real.  Obviously, the girl is real, but will she be the actual provider?  Likely, no.

You are more likely to get ripped off than not by going with agency ROB's and B&S bull shit.  Get a VIP membership, consider it an investment, do your research and stay with reviewed or back channeled providers.  Anything else is akin to betting the sun will not rise in the morning.  Just do it!!!!!

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Look at the Las Vegas board requesting suggestions for good provider.  One post lists about 10-15 providers with web addresses.  Great resource.