I posted this on the National board, but thought it would be nice to get feedback from the San Diego girls in particular, but would love to hear the scenarios from the guys as well....

Ok, Ok........

I was reading the post regarding "viewers" and noticed Akitanuki mentioned that when he began participating in the hobby, the going rate was $100.00.

I have worked as an escort three times in my life.  I worked for an agency in another state in 1984 for about 10 months.  The rate at that time was $100.00 "for one hour".  Beepers had just come in to play.  We would get a beep from our agency (because someone requested my type), call them back, they would give us the gents # and name.  I would describe myself and he would then say to come over.  The agency at that time was the best in the city I was in and had about 30 girls working.  They would only send us if the guy provided a current valid credit card number that they had the ability to check to see if it was current and valid. They then would do a Cole's Criss Cross reference to match the address with the Credit Card.  Then when we arrived, we would look at his credit card, and match the name with his Driver's License.  

There was upselling for kissing $25.00 and $50.00 for golden shower.  I didn't offer back door so don't even know what the upsell was for that.  "Around the World" was the term used to describe BBBJ just long enough to get an erection, then you would jump on and get him off as fast as you could.  Pop happened and you were gone so you could do more calls.  Average work night was 3 to 5 guys a night.  The agency kept $30.00, you kept $70.00.  If you liked a local guy, you would then give him your pager number and see him for $70.00 for basic Around the World.  That was how you built your own client base.  Rarely did anyone give you a tip just to be generous.

I worked again in 1997 for about 3 months for an agencey.  The agency would quote $150.00 to the customer.  Send us directly, they were NOT doing the good screening that was done by previous agency.  You had to pay the agency $100.00 so you were now forced to upsell.  The going thing then was to ask for very firmly for a $100.00 tip before moving forward.  And try to do this without saying anything wrong.  Had a VERY close call with LE on this one and quite the biz at that time.

Now here we are in San Diego.  I came out as an Independant in July of 2002.  Happened to meet a girl here who showed me the ropes to be an independant.  Since nearly 20 years had passed I felt I couldn't charge as much as the younger more beautiful women.....so I began advertising at $200.00 feeling that was all I could get.  I didn't know I was going to get such a great response for being mature.  I didn't know at first about TER, and was paying $100.00 for advertising at SDExotics.  Within about a week and a half I got a review and my phone went OFF the hook!  What a great place this is.  I raised my rate to $250.00 after about 6 months just to slow down the phone and e-mails.  I have considered raising to $300.00 but decided to stay where I am because I get more multi-hour appointments and still alot of approach which allows me to choose from the best guys.

For me, being Independant, having absolute choice in who I am going to meet vs. being sent by an agency never knowing what you are walking into is two different worlds.  There were so many times, the agency would send me because the Big Beautiful Blond was already on a call, so you drive, and find a place and they don't open the door because they see a petite brunette.  This NEVER happens to me now.  I no longer pay for any advertising, so my only expense is my phone a little gasoline and clothes, stockings etc, most of which I would be buying anyway.  I also have a nice place for my regulars that I pay a bit more from than I would if I wasn't "working".  But hey, still getting my goals reached and living like a decent human being.

As for my experiences I really do get to give the time agreed on and more if I can or want to which provides for nicer encounters with people who appreciate it.  I also get to recieve feedback on how I am doing.  My first few reviews showed me what I needed to improve on as well as what to keep doing..........

Certainly I chose to re-enter the business because of financial challenges, but my only regret is that I didn't do that along time ago because I really am having a great dating experience.  Much better than Yahoo personals, LOL.

Any feedback on the "History" from Ladies?  Of course I would love to hear from the guys too.

Love, Jenni

Ms Jenni, have been burning out for a while now, trying to quit, but viola, there always seems to be something else to learn and try; as you say, it's better than yahoo, lol.  My appreciation of myself as a hobbyist and for the ladies as providers has deepened greatly over the past year or so; ever since seeing you for the first time.  You were so good to me!  The roles we create or fall into; the situations we place ourselves in.  The questions we ask ourselves and our reasons for doing such things get hashed out, put the test; and the rewards aren't always tangible or obvious upfront either.  Point being, it takes time and a bit of dumb luck determinition to pull a reasonable perspective together, and posting such messages to this board isn't always easy.  We're talking about the development of a lifestyle; at least, that's what I've been thinking about.

So YES, hearing your story and the wisdom it provides, thanks darlin!  keep on rockin!  and I hope you'll share more when the next few chapters get written.  be well, be safe!

smooches, fahrkle

You know, honesty and directness go a long way in my book, and you have those qualities in spades, Jenni.  Your outlook on things is very "together", and not only seems to work well for you, but is certainy a bargain for the guys you feel comfortable with seeing, considering you are regarded by all to be one of San Diego's Finest (pun ABSOLUTELY intended!).

I will offer you some honesty in return.

I began seeing "working girls" in 1990.  I had been out of a relationship for about six months, and I went to Las Vegas with a friend and went to a brothel in Nye County.  In all honesty, it was a pretty good expereince.  It cost me $$$, and I got one hour/two pops/everything covered, but was with a really nice woman who was a real pro (she gave me a CBJ with ice in her mouth, and then inserted me in her hot pussy...what a feeling!) and who seriously rocked my world.  In addition, the next night, I called someone out of the Vegas After Dark publication who listed herself as an independent, and she came to my room for $$, and she was an ex-stewardess, and she was smart and beautiful and loved sex.  One hour, everything covered, but finished giving her a pearl necklace, and she was great in bed.  At that point, I thought "Vegas, I love you!".

Two months later, I am driving home from dropping off a friend.  We had been to a bachelor party at Dirty Dan's in Oceanside (became Pure Platinum), and I was fired up.  My friend lived in City Heights, and I lived around 39th & Madison.  I was driving on University around 35th and saw a woman who was unmistakably "working".  I had no idea how to go about things, so I circled a couple of times, and she made it clear that she saw me.  She was fairly good looking, so I picked her up.  Turned out to be a good decision.  She was cute, clean, gave BBBJ, and we went until I came (which didn't take long)...all for .6!  I immidiately had second thoughts about Vegas!  

Over the following three years, I saw a lot of girls working that area.  I was very choosy, and always used a condom, and even insisted on CBJ at times, depending on the girl.  I had a few bad expereinces, but I was very careful, and more often than not, I had a great time for .5 to $.
After 1993, I got into some long term relationships, and only saw women a couple of times after that, in late 1996 and early 1997.  There were already fewer girls working, but I found a couple of good ones, and had two great times for about .75 each.

Now, I had gone to Vegas in the summer of 1996.  I had called an "independent" and set up an appointment for the first night I was there.  She stood me up.  The next night, I called another supposed "independent", and I got a service.  They said they would send the girl I asked for.  They didn't, but I was desperate after being stood up the night before, so I waved her into the hotel.  Big mistake.  I was expecting a scenario like I got in 1990, so I immediately gave her the $$.  She took off her clothes but then started upselling.  I got pissed and told her to take a hike.

By the next time I was "single" in 2000, all the girls were off the street except for the most desperate (and scary) ones.  I was majorly disappointed, and I didn't see Vegas as an option anymore. Thankfully, with TER, the Vegas of my memory came to me!

I can look back at my days of driving the streets with some nostalgia only from a financial standpoint.  Things were definitely cheap.  However, they were also very different than TER.  I had no idea what I would get from the girl I picked up, couldn't trust her (had to watch my stuff when she was in my place...I got ripped off twice), was constantly watching for LE and almost got busted once, and many nights, would drive all night and not see anyone I wanted to pick up.

With TER, you can read reviews, talk with the provider before seeing her, know she is legit, and see some seriously beautiful women who are legendary for a reason.  When I look back at paying $$$ to go to the brothel in 1990, and $$ for independents, the concept of paying $$.5 for a TER gal (like yourself), or a little less or more, depending on the gal and the scenario, seems pretty damn fair.  

I have heard some guys rave about TJ, about how cheap it is, about how you get so much more time for the same amount of $, etc. etc.  Me, I buy American, if you know what I mean.  Nothing against TJ providers, and more power to them, but I like a woman I have common expereinces with, and I like being in a nice place (often mine) when I see a woman.  Plus, I am not a "bargain hunter".  Yes, I happened to have a lot of decent experiences for very little with street girls years ago (which, by the way, I was always careful with, and made sure I was A-OK medically a long time ago with), but if I would have known about TER, and the sure things with you wonderful gals, I probably would have gone this route anyway, as it is just more of what I look for:  dependable, clean, safe, smart and beautiful women, and reviews that allow you to make informed choices.  I mean, what could be better?

Am I right?


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Thanks so much!  It is awesome to hear this history.  I LOVE IT!

MUAH!

Jenni

Jenni,  .... your SWEEEEEET!!! too ... sure enjoyed seeing you last week GRIN ... also enjoyed the Hx lesson ... You are the BEST.

I know Jenni pretty well I guess. I found her "article" very insightful. Also, it brought back something from my dark past. When I was much younger (and better looking) I was involved with being a male escort in the SF area. My customers were mainly younger (25-40) wives of some very rich men in the financial world of SF. The thing with a male provider (we never EVER used the term gigolo BTW...male escort is the term we used) was that we were expected to "perform" for much longer than an hour for from $ to $$(there were regulars who tipped very well at $$$$ a night). That would be in 1981-1983. Not knowing how long you would be with a lady (anywhere from 2 hours to all night) made it hard to set up multiple ladies in one night. There always was the wife who wanted a quickie while daddy-war-bucks was at work, but that was rare. We usually "worked" when the husband was away on business. Honestly, $ was good money back then. I know my lady friends got less than that...usually .5$ for an hour.

I was even involved with porno loops (short films for the old jerk booths), but only for a short time. Back then the porn business was a very organized crime run business (may still be).

What I find interesting is that now I very much prefer a professional provider for sex than a lady I meet for a legitimate date. I have had several sexual encounters with single women since my wife died. I find women my age to be mainly divorced moms who are VERY aggressive up front but just lay  there in bed. But when in bed it is all me. I am the one who knows what he is doing. Its like working again. Its fun, but only for the first few times. When I am with someone like Jenni, I can relax and just enjoy the time, I dont have to be a sex god (which I certainly am not).

I will fall in love again, and be happy with just her again, whomever she is. But for now, it is very nice to be able to afford the best.