umm williamrr...

would you mind taking it easy on the ALL CAPS, it is the equivalent of shouting, and is considered rude in posts, and bad taste in reviews.

As anyone can tell you, tipping is a very common topic on this board.  A search for tips, or tipping will retrieve a number of opinions.

Personally, unless the service was beyond expectation, or went over-time, I don't tip.  However, I do love arriving with gifts.  Many gals advertise a gift list containing desirable wines, music, flowers, fashion, etc.  In my experience, showing up specially chosen gift is always appreciated.

As for who to tip - agency gal or indy, the debate rages.  Most say agency gals are more deserving, but I don't agree.  Neither is more deserving, and both have chosen their economic model.  Yes agency gals split fees with the agency owner. However it is the indys who have to always pay for the incall location, do all of their promotion, advertising, screening, answer all the e-mails and live by the phone.  These expenses are all covered by agencies, and I expect that the difference between net profit per session between indys, and top agency gals isn't as great as most think.

If you want to pay more than the stated rate, do so!!!  But, do so for your own reasons, and as a result of your enjoyment.

jazz32

PS - one of the hobbyists mantras is "the best tip you can give a provider is a return visit."