I haven’t been doing this very long, but I many times give gifts. I would never expect to get one. I think it’s a sweet gesture.
I have not gotten any.

their "friends" as "regulars." If that's what you're talking about, I think mutual gifting is a pretty common practice.  I usually give the ladies I'm regular with something for their birthday and at Christmas.  They all know that I have everything I want or need, so the perfect gift for me is some kind of "experience" where they take me someplace on their day off and we do something fun.  I've been taken on everything from dinner cruises to zip-lining by providers that I see regularly.  Theatre tickets to the symphony or opera are among my favorites.  

she thought I needed to replace my old phone.  I think it was almost as old as mrfisher's old phone:

I have only received gifts from one provider! She is a long- term ATF. She has given me several gifts, all golf related as she knows I play golf! I have always appreciated the gesture! When I give gifts, it’s in the form of extra tip! I will give a provider who is in my long-term regular rotation the equivalent of 1-2 extra sessions in cash around Christmas or her birthday. I keep it professional and never go personal.

My bank sends me Birthday and Christmas cards. Deep personal meaning?

Gifts from providers include
* free session (this is probably the exception that proves the rule)
* box of chocolate

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I have!
A few times.

My regulars are my friends.

My friends know my real name & personal life information because we have a deep connection that extends outside of the hobby. I call my friends to check up on them & vice versa. Showing appreciation for someone you love is beautiful. Yes! I love all my friends & I tell them often. Smile for me & make it a great week! Xoxo

One time - I visited a very nice Korean lady that I saw a bunch of times in NJ and had to stop seeing her when I moved to DC.  

I made a trip up to NY early this year in February around Valentine's Day and booked a two hour visit with her since I missed her and our schedules aligned. I almost never book more than an hour.

Anyway, when I left she handed me a gift bag that was full of goodies and chocolates. I was very surprised. She also gave me the key to the front door of her apartment building even though I told her I might not be back for a long time!

from very special companions.

Actually, I’m picking up one tomorrow from one of my “bitches”…

Once for my birthday, my good friend/provider brought me cupcakes from an excellent gourmet bakery when I had booked her for my own personal birthday present

More than once, I've had a provider bring a second provider, typically one she knew that I also saw

I've also been given bondage gear, clothing, baseball tickets, gift cards

I've never received a gift, but I don't consider myself a "regular" client of anyone.

Lately, most of my appointments have been when I am on vacation, so if the companion doesn't tour my home city, there's a chance I do not see her again, even if I desperately want to repeat.

The nicest was a black leather clutch, just the thing to check into a no-tell motel with all my gear.

 
Another gal gives me 8 presents, one for each day of Hanukkah.

 
And just last week I got a box of chocolates from my favorite AMP.  I gave them a bottle of peach brandy.

 
You got to love the holidays.

One time a free session.  Another provider gave a small case of delicious tea.

One Provider who I knew for many years from attending the TER Meet & Greet parties she hosted gave me a very thoughtful gift.  I didn't have my first date with her until seven years after meeting her.  But we had developed a very good relationship, from seeing each other several times at these parties, as she always took the time to chat with and get to know me.

The prelude to our first date she asked me several personal questions, including what where my three favorite ice creams flavors.  I responded with my Top 3 Ben & Jerry concoctions.  We had a multi-hour date which started with a very nice dinner over-looking Tampa Bay.  When it came time for dessert, she said that she brought dessert, and we will have it up in the room.

She unpacked two flavors of ice cream THAT SHE HAD MADE!  They were very close to the two B & J flavors I had mentioned to her.  Wow!  Who takes the time and effort to do this?  Our subsequent date she also surprised me with something.  But I'll never forget that she cared enough the investment she made to our time together.   This is why, though her price point is way higher than I would normally do, that I will continue to see her.  The personal connection with her is fantastic, along with the great sex!

Yes. A small trinket

An ATF knew I was planning an anniversary trip to Paris with my now ex. She have me a glass figurine of the Eifel Tower. I put it in a gift box for Christmas to my wife.  I shoulda told her post divorce where it came from. Lol

Gifts from providers

Have given one provider I am close with, gifts on her  birthdays ,Christmas ,etc. Have never gotten a tangible gift  from  her, BUT the dates are special and amazing - guess that's  my gift. There  is not a lot more that I need that I  can't  buy however.

I  haven't gotten any gifts, but I did get an ongoing discount after the first session once.  I would  have taken advantage of it more, but I'm kind of a variety guy.  I find it hard to "settle down" with the same provider(s.)

I do not believe that a Provider & a Client should be friends

All of my C-GILF regulars checked in with me for Christmas and New Years.
To get a nice personal touch was a small thing, but hey, it's all good.

I would be at a loss of what to buy a 40-something working gal as a non-cash gift .. there's been numerous threads here already about Flowers, Candy, Wine, Fancy Snacks are strictly PLM territory.

Maybe as privacy (crypto) coins (Zcash, Monero, XLM), before more popular, that can be the way to send "Thinking of you" gifts that they would appreciate.