Looks like rates are starting to creap up.  I noticed a couple of agency's have raised their rates.

The great rate debate will never disappear  I am sure that many are testing the waters to see if a small increase will go over well without hurting business.

I recently raised my rates by 25.00 after having the same rates for over 4 1/2 years.  No one batted an eye.   If the lady rocks the gent's world or is highly reviewed they will pay the rate...if she is subpar or the agency is...down go the rates.  A lower rate with the phone ringing is better than a higher rate with no apts.

In the past, some gents have suggested a boycott.  Boycotting has never or will it ever work since only a small percentage of the gents will actually boycott or even see the thread.  Although in the past, it has made for an entertaining read and some incredible flame wars (smiles).  

Everyone needs to make $$ .  Sometimes us ladies will play with the rate to see what works.

My 0.02 and then some (wink)

The image is one of penny pinchers rightly, or wrongly.

I agree the debate will never disappear, this is an underground type of economy with limited information and consistancy. It depends on what you like and don't like and the validity of reviews and ads and a number of things. I have paid 150 for the best service i can imagine over an hour with no limits and no clock watching and 350 for a 15 min CBJ from a silicone princess that acted like I was dirt. I like kinky stuff and Dommes, and I can guarantee, beautiful ladies like Athena, Renee, Diana, Veronica Bound who I have seen all deserve a lot more than the plastic surgery barbies that float in and out of town for twicw the price. I agree its a different service but its all up to what you want to pay and thats up to you, so don't complain. There are great ladies out there at 3 to 500 and more per hour, there are wonderful young ladies out the for 200 and under. its up to you. We've all paid 35 for a tough steak and had a choice to send it back, here you don't you live and learn. If your happy with the service and you can afford it enjoy it and shut up, if you can't afford it go elsewhere and shut up. If you get ripped off make it known. By the way we have lots of beautiful hot girls hear, if someone doesn't want tocome because we're cheap thats their problem not my loss.

Yes, I have heard this from many ladies.  Maybe it's because I have been visiting for so long but I have never had the no show or haggle problem.

I have always loved Philly and have met many wonderful people here. It's always been a regular tour stop for me.  Their loss !!! Leaves more for the ladies like me that love to visit

I have been taking road trips to central Jersey to see gals or waiting for my biz trips to Baltimore/DC to hobby.  Central Jersey has great agencies like IndyGirls or LittleSecret with great gals at fair rate.  Baltimore/DC has unbelievable choices.  I used to hobby 80% in Philly when the choices and rate were good.  Now I hobby 80% out of town.  Go figure.

Visit us more often, you're always welcome here, at least in my book.  Happy New Year.

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Also agree with you about Renee.  It's been a long time since I've seen a woman as beautiful as Renee in real life.

I’ve never had a problem w/no-shows and haggling. (*I simply communicate with any new clients that I agree to meet with until we are both confident that we “click” *) If not I don’t see them.

In regard to donation amounts, it’s what the market will bear. If a provider has gentlemen donating her requested amount then it must be her acceptable rate… if not she wouldn’t have any requests at that rate and would be required to lower it.

When I raised my suggested donation I grandfathered in all my previous clients… so the bottom line was, I was only getting new clients who wanted to donate the increased amount. If no one books then the requested amount will be adjusted to match the demand… it’s that simple.  …… Kisses ~Tori

It goes like this:

Pay for play.  Either pay for a low rate for a quickie or pay a high rate for a long quickie. Which one makes sense ?

that's a good term. I guess next argument will be "waaaaah, you get what you pay for".  Yeah, right.

Don't worry. There is plenty of money to be made here.  They will keep coming. There is less competition here than bigger markets like NY or DC.

What's wrong of being a penny pincher so spend the hobby money wisely. They are coming here to get your money and you're just a fool to pretend to be generous.

The point is you can pay alot and get ripped off or you can pay a little and have a great time with a really great lady. I have had as great an experience with the most beautiful women for 250 and under per hour, even under 200 per hour and had great times and rip offs for over 300 per hour, it's not about the price its about the lady.It's up to you

I wish it was that simple...I've paid $$$ for a "short quickie" a few times.

the rallying cry from high-priced, marginally performing providers about getting what you pay for is all BS.  Before WWIII starts, I'm talking about "marginal" providers, not all providers.

If you pay for an hour, you are entitled for an hour long companionship with FS finish.  A quickie that rushes you out as soon as you get started is a scam.  This is the second most common scam besides B&S.  A $$$ quickie is an espensive scam, certainly makes one feel a lot worse than a $$ scam.