Gentlemen,

When a lady raises her rates, do you prefer it is by a certain increment (e.g. 20, 25, 50, etc)?

Thank you for your input!

(Always still learning.)

Xoxo,
Gia

I wasn't aware that rates actually changed!
    On a more serious note,life is full of ever-changing increases.What you decide the increase should be is an individual matter.I simply 'hobby'(can we get a different name for this endeavor?)under the pretense that 'acceptance of service is implied approval'. I have had favorites that have changed their rates three or four times in a matter of six months. While I will indeed miss them,I just go on down the road("cause I love to fish").
    It's my understanding that a lot of fellows drop by an atm on their way to meet someone. Don't atm's disperse mainly 20's?

-- Modified on 8/26/2009 3:09:41 AM

To answer your question, there is no preference because your rate is what it is. Either a guy can afford to p4p at the rate or he moves on.

However, permit me to give you some points to ponder.
(1) You have been in business for less than a year; (2) the ecconomy is still in a downturn with people losing jobs, etc.; (3) your local area is not what you would call a big city.  Isn't 350 high for that market as it is?

On the otherhand, if you want to use higher rates when touring large cities, that is understandable.  Whatever you do, please consider grandfathering in guys who have seen you previously.  For example, there is a lady who I no longer see because her rate went from 500 (90 minutes) to 650 (90 minutes) in 8 months.  Is she hot, damn right--BUT, my hobby dollar goes farther when I see other ladies who are equally entertaining.

Good luck to you.

Interesting that you ask.  I was with a provider yesterday.  We were discussing this very fact.  The ladies in the Indianapolis, Columbus and Pittsburgh areas are maintaining low prices.  Many are under the 300.00 price point.  A lot of specials being offered, 250 for 90 minute sessions. 60 minutes at 200.  No one is considering upping the price locally.  To answer your question 25.00 seems logical.
Your area may vary.  Test the water and see if your phone rings.

This is not a great time to be raising rates but if it were me, I would grandfather in my regulars at their current rates or at least look at some sort of discount for them.
I have special rates for locals who I see often. Our economy here has been hit really hard and I don't want to lose my loyal locals over a few bucks.

...I would have never raised my rates from $250 to $300.

However, you do make some valid points. I just made the one year mark and of course will not raise my rates until I feel I am ready and can *justify* doing so. Once I decide to do so and can justify it, I will take into consideration the points made on this thread. It appears it makes sense to have rates that are divisible by 20, as that will make it easier on the gentlemen who use ATMs. Also, grandfathering old friends is client friendly and simply a must.

Anyway, thank you for the input. I truly do appreciate it all.

Xoxo,
Gia