Hello,

1) If the budget is not hard and fast see her at her new rate.

Many girls even list the policy on their website, twitter, blog, etc.

Then you will have the necessary tools to address this issue.

you can offer what you feel you can pay without having to remortgage your house.   If she is a good provider, she'll find a way to accommodate you.

What seems to communicate the best is "Your rate is now  beyond my play budget."  
It's much better than making bullshit excuses.  
She'll either give you a solution or a goodbye.

The next time she reaches out, simply explain that your budget is limited and you can no longer afford to see her. She'll either stop reaching out, or she may offer to grandfather you in if she likes you and thinks you're being truthful.  I'm sure these gals have heard it all, so I wouldn't suggest this unless you truly have limited means.

...this is very good advice. Don't be surprised if you receive a bill in the mail from him shortly.

...That's not putting the ball in her court.  That's playing dodgeball and throwing a fast one at her.  But what else would you expect from the cheapass dean of JDU?

Tell her upfront that her new rates are over your budget. She MUST have expected some of her "regulars" to be priced out when she raised her rates.  

it's a business Joe..you don't want to pay the freight..just move the fuck on and quit stewing about it...

If the lady has a grand father policy that states previous hobbyists that she has seen pays the old rate, why should the O.P. pay double what the others are paying?  
I see no harm in merely inquiring about her policy if he has already seen her. That is exactly how two adults should handle their business. It is merely an inquiry, not a demand.

I like the way you phrased it too, in your proposed email to the lady in question.  
Rotf @ "Madison." Lol.

IMO

...wanted her to offer the lower rate "of her own volition."  If she has a stated GF policy on her website, he should ask if it applies to him.

Under similar circumstance I simply answered basically "I enjoyed our time together and really love to see you again. Unfortunately my budget just isn't able to accommodate your new rate. Maybe you can let me know when you have a special?"

"Hey Babe. Loved seeing you but I  cant afford your new rates. Good luck. Take care."  If she really liked you she will grandfather you. If not she is chumming the water.

My hooker budget is not based on my "means" I just have a certain price point where I feel that I have gone from "generous" to "sucker" and I won't pay above those rates. I don't care if these gals have "heard it all" I am not paying above a certain price for pussy and please remember, she is reaching out to him, not the other way around.

I hope your a Gentelmen and honor her by paying her up price and saying thank you for making you so happy.👌
Some times a girl does that because she is so good that she has to many clints , this will keep ones really interested and can afford her amazingness. 👌💋

Most women as in almost all women aren't overly attracted to a guy who acts like  he’s smarter than her regardless of his other redeeming qualities.
   
Have you ever tried playing dumb and naïve to attract women and get your way?  
   
If you haven't seen a hot stripper with a dumb broke BF, those clubs you visited don't  allow BF's inside.

but at least I wasn't surprised when people called me a "self serving whore"

I don't understand how you and Jack can make so much sense here, and be so utterly clueless on the political board. hehe!!!

Of course you are correct. Simply inquiring about her policy is no faux pas and certainly no "demand."  
It isn't "grinding" anyone down either.  
Looking at the number of "likes" JD has, and the responses by almost all here,  it is quite easy to determine who has won this argument.  

There is still a chance I'd do it for you, and it all depends on what you say to her (me).  

I guess my point was she'll be more likely to GF him if she thought that vs. the fact he just didn't want to pay the higher rate. But it really doesn't matter.  

Thanks to all for your suggestions/comments (nice or otherwise)  

I own and operate a small business. I'm a sole proprietor. I'm about to raise my rates for the first time since starting my business 8 years ago. I raised rates twice in 8 years for new clients and those who hired me in the past 18 months have paid my newest rate.  However, those who are grandfathered in will see their rate increase by about 18% in 90 days once I send the letter out. That's  60% of my clients. I'm expecting to loose some of them, but that pales in comparison to not raising my rates. I'm starting to find it difficult to have any money left over for myself to get ahead after necessities are covered. As my company grew and matured, so did my expenses (business and personal).

Tell her that you respect her and her business and that with her rate change you are not sure if it makes business sense for you to see her, unless you can  book a shorter time frame to fit your budget. You might be surprised, she may be willing to meet you half way or even at her old rates.  

but, the gates of hell should be opening shortly...you will know when you hear the overwhelming cackle, colective clicking of tongues , boos, hisses and catcalls from the peanuts gallery.

I would do the same thing. I have changed my donation and offer my older clients my older rates as they are grandfathered into the previous rates. Again, it does not hurt to ask at all. You have nothing to lose here.

C'mon Seriously!!

That is exactly my point and if I ask her for GF rates then I become a 'jerk' for asking that. Why would I want to put myself in that position?

I think I'll try and see if I can ask her, based on multiple responses, about her rates in a nice manner, of course. I am no jerk and have intention of becoming one. If I were, I'd have ignored her but I cannot do that to anyone certainly not to someone whose company I've enjoyed in the past.

Before a smart alec points out - correction of the above..  

thought about the impact her rate change we'll have on existing client relationships. When she contacts you and doesn't OFFER you the old rate,  she probably realized that her rate increase has impacted your decision not to see her. Nor does she care.  

A woman had a nice enough time with you to offer to see you again at a better rate and you feel manipulated? I'm sorry but that's fucking stupid. No, it's not stupid, and actually I'm not sorry ... it's fucking totally stupid.  

WOW, hooker to reach out to a client asking him to see her at twice her old rate.Keep in mind he is not contacting her asking for a discount.  A double standard in adult business.  

If she chooses to give you a better rate then go for it.  

I think you meant she was $25 and reduced her rate to $22, right?