WHY??? And who are the clients that are actually booking??? I am a full time SWer and live in a very rural area and my bread and butter is repeat clientele, which some gentlemen travel a long distance, sometimes from another state, to see me.  I make a very comfortable living and am consistently booked. We are of course sole proprietors of our business so we set our own rates and rules, but I still am often perplexed as to how gals are able to stay in business and make ends meet charging rates that many gents cannot afford. I want my clients to have a good time, feel they got their money's worth, and also see me again. Am I missing something?

Unfortunately the mid priced escort is going the way of middle-class America.
Thank you for not giving in.

I'm sure most are in urban areas and cater to high-end clients.  

a $1000/hr girl can do that a $500/hr can't do, and many times there is "attitude" (includes GPS) that comes with the $1000 girls because they are pricing themselves primarily on their looks and not on service and reputation.  

I do occasionally but just so far in MN, WI, and MI. But even in these areas that I travel to the majority of gents I see are repeats. (Which is good!)

There are also some on here that like to brag that they can afford it.  So there is that too.  Some also charge that much because they use it as a screen for BBFS as an option.  And then there are ones that have an overinflated sense of self worth.  
But think of it this way too, would you rather charge 1k for 1 client or 900 for 3 if you can get it.  

Not saying I won't pay $1000 for a one hour date because  am no Cheap Charlie ,BUT I have to see what am getting.....possibly - No holes barred,CIP,CIA,CIM, BDSM,MSOG.

those higher rates are not full-time providers. Who knows they could have a 9-5 job,sugar daddy,be married etc.
Providers that have those rates are probably not concerned with being constantly busy as they have other options being solely a provider. Cost of living or what a provider needs to live on comfortably could be quite the difference she is in a big city and you are in a more rural town.
 I tend to pay attention to my business and not concern myself with what the next provider charges.
Every lady is different you never know another provider's situation. If it works for her more power to her not sure why you are so confused by this?

I often see these providers complaining they don't have any bookings (usually blaming the recession)  and asking for "gifts" via venmo on social media sites as they say they can't pay their bills. Obviously it is not working for all of them, hence my post.

This (innumerably repeated) thread will not change anything.

Good points Jaydalee. I never thought of those additional examples you mentioned.

Please come on tour to the wash dc region! We'd love to be part of your repeat rotation and you'll have plenty of us!!!

To complete my message, I meant to say it doesn't matter what they charge because those who can't afford it or wouldn't spend it will ignore it.  I for one ignore them.  Just saw a person who listed 2k for an hour.  No thanks.

It takes all kinds.  No need to hate on the premium girls/women who can charge what they want, or the middle to lower rate girls who prefer a more repeat type of clientele, and/or are unable to charge higher rates.  

If I am not mistaken I believe the 2K hour hookers have va jay jays lined of gold.

This is so true  

I often read reviews regarding 1k providers and have to laugh. One pop and off to the showers, seriously that even if you have the money is a WASTE. You really don’t think the provider is laughing their ass off at you. Talk for 30 min scripted, get down to business and oh, time is up. Gents wake the f up.

GPS to the max. I knew a provider I saw for $400 who has since tripled the price. Same service, same girl different mindset.

I don't get it, but then again, I don't have to.....

It’s like the Nike shoe analogy. Take a pair of shoes that cost $20 from Payless that isn’t selling, slap a Nike logo on it and charge $200 and now everyone wants it. Some clients will pay this because they get the feeling that they are getting with a provider that most cannot afford and this boost said clients ego.

Factors I consider…

I'm sure those ladies' target demographic is not the same as ours. So how they approach things will be different. Although there is a smaller pool of gents at that level, I would think those individuals are looking for more than the physical aspect of a provider's offerings. At that level, a provider is probably hosting from more upscale hotels or apartments (think 5 star hotels and apartments with doormen). She may look more put together to reflect her rates and blend in with the locations that she frequents. This can include designer clothing or clothing that has been tailored to fit her just right, and freshly done tresses. She may provide more premium snacks. Just her rate could make one feel like they are experiencing something exclusive. These are just some of the many things that can encourage one to pay those rates.  

Never liked gold myself. I was always a stainless or platinum guy

Thanks for your reply but my thread development was more in line with the seemingly endless posts I see on social media and on sex worker message boards begging for "gifts" sent to them as they do not have any bookings and need money to pay their bills. And for full disclosure when I worked at a brothel I did actually charge 1K an hour, and I was often the most booked sex worker there. This bizarre assertion that there is a very distinct pool of "high end" escorts and "high end" clients is simply because of marketing. I have designer clothes, shoes and purses now just like I did when I was "high end".   I have my nails and hair done on a regular basis. I have very wealthy clients, celebrities, high profile gents that book with me and also blue collar that have to save up to visit me. I have had clients take me all over the world on trips. There is no different client pool. They are all on TER, P411, EROS, TRYST, STG, etc. looking for providers. The idea this detail is still pervasive is baffling.

I will proudly be a "payless" hooker.

crazy. And a poor excuse for an 'independent' woman in my opinion. I'm personally embarrassed by them. It's simple... go get a damn job. Further your education to get a better job. Do something. I cannot stand social media for this reason alone, it's like a gateway for beggars who are just lazy otherwise. SMH

When you worked at the brothel did they take a percentage of your $1k? I was under the impression that the house takes 50% it’s not an independent hourly rate. Clarify. Every brothel is different. I’ve never worked at one, so I don’t know first hand.  

Self Righteousness—though a good garb is always easily shown for what is truly is, jealousy. We all know that not all 1k girls are begging on Twatter, but that narrative obviously suits your green-eyed agenda. Instead of focusing on why people pay for Mercedes. Maybe you should take yourself in for an oil change. The engine on your Honda motor seems to be acting up.

Payless 1.3 Billion Market cap selling $20.00 shoes for 20 dollars/
Not $20 dollar shoes for $80 dollars.
Before you flash Nike Market cap argues is higher but the Payless guys not broke/

What would I possibly be jealous of? I own my house and 2 condos. I have two vehicles. I have multiple investments. I have a bachelor's degree in business that I paid off long ago.   I want everyone who is in this business to be successful and I also want this profession to be seen as a positive business venture. I also want a transparent work environment for providers and clients. This business model is not that difficult. I have charged "high end" rates and could very easily now. Are some gals very successful charging this much? Of course. But there are too many that think this job is "easy money" that are contacting me for business tips, referrals, or *gasp* money to pay their rent or cell phone bills. I want all providers to be successful. I have helped multiple gals with marketing, persona development, money management, and investing. I also want all providers as well as clients to have realistic expectations of services we provide and the reimbursement we receive for them.

This coming from a troll with ZERO review. Please ignore the ignorant noise.

is that there were more providers out here that get it as you do. The market is out of control. I have a go to who is at $4 right now and hope she stays there. I don’t and won’t go beyond that. Call me what you want I really DGAF but it is what it is. Enough already with inflated priced ladies.

You say you’re financially stable. You also say you want all providers to be successful. So shouldn’t it just end right there—Live and let live?

When I first started this 2017-2018 I had good money. I was seeing 600,700,800 and one time a woman who charged more than 1K. They are all still in the business charging 1K or more. I haven't seen them again since I've been back seeing escorts starting last year. I just can't bring myself to pay those rates.  
However, I will say that they were all extremely reliable, good at fucking, great to talk to, and gorgeous.
Any woman I have been with that charged less has been hit or miss. Some were just as good or better than the higher rate women, some where not good and/or awful/ripoff. And you just never knew until you tried. So, in my opinion, if you want surety in your date book high. If you want to take your chances book low or medium.
Even with research sometimes low and high rate women just don't work out.

I unlike you am stable both mentally and financially.  

Some of them probably really don't have it. Some might believe it helps their brand somehow. Some may keep their rates high because they'd rather reach the same goal with less work. I don't think it's necessarily lazy, just their attempt at working smarter not harder. There's too many possible reasons as to why & quite frankly I'm not that concerned with those posts since it doesn't seem to affect my business.  

I think you're getting too excited about all this. Prices are going up from what they were a few years ago. That's just what happens in this type of economic setting. It also doesn't have that much to do with the $1000 and above prices -- though eventually those will  likely increase as well.

If someone male or female on Twitter is begging or asking for gifts or $ it does not affect my business at all.
I could really care less.  
The OP post comes off as putting down providers with higher rates. If you have never charged 1k as an independent or have peers you speak with at that rate you really do not know what they offer or the reason they charge what they do.
And a bit catty. When people are busy they have no time to worry about what the next provider is charging or who is begging on SW twitter.

My boss makes the kind of money where taking the family to St. Moritz to ski (although maybe not this season) is a no-brainer; they’ll be off for a week with but a moment’s thought.

THIS coming from a guy who’s been a reviewer since before Christ, with access to a bevy of high-end, sexy, GFE - all holes available, super model quality women; yet has only been able to muster up a cumulative review average of what you might consider “Satisfactory (C)” at best. Have  you not met atleast one 10/10 quality provider in almost 20 years???. What about 9/9 or 8/8 for that matter. And you want to be the deity of money well spent!!!!???  

I agree.I am a take it or leave it kinda guy ,that's why I try not to be judgemental.

You're probably right that the majority of the hobbists seeing these girls are not reading this board.  Kind of explains why these $1K+ girls are also getting 6/7 rating on their reviews.  I suppose if you're looking for a low volume and only see her one time a month, why not.  But, if you're seeing someone once or twice a week at the lower rates, Buddy, you're paying the same or even more than him.  It's more about context.  Also, most of the girls that bump their fees by 2 or 3 fold, don't really last or have entered retirement mode.  

So because a thread won't change anything, it means it shouldn't be talked about?

Pussy writing light a pussy, let’s go. Be my guest, go waste your 1k with same playbook ? Chat for about 20 min. kissing your neck you go down on her she moans and groans tells you that you're the best. She pleases you, you moan you groan you can’t hold out any longer and an explosions occurs. But now what, your refractory issues comes to haunt you, can’t get it back syndrome. Embarrassed dejected you groan,  because you really wanted to come inside but now you're 1 and done out of $1k. She giggles and says it's ok, as the door closes she laughs. Another dumb ass man.

Thank You for sharing your personal experiences in this hobby. It was heartbreaking at best. Maybe it’s time to see a shrink. You sound depressed.

It's not perfect but there is a general correlation between looks and ability to charge a certain rate. Aka winning the DNA lottery.
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There are lots of psychological factors on both sides of the high buck transactions.  
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For instance on the client's side why does someone wear a $50K Rolex when a $20 Timex is just as accurate?  
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On the provider's side, once they get a high roller, there is a psychological desire to not settle for less (hypergamy.)  A lot of middle aged women are single, lonely and live with their cats because they once dated (or were married to) hot guys, rich guys, and now they are aged out and less competitive in the dating market and refuse to settle for anything less.
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Providers who are really interested in making the maximum income are going to ignore these psychological urges and use  pricing adjustments both up and down to find the optimum selling point.

I’m sure there’s a whole sub section of providers who charge a fraction of what you charge. I met a couple of escorts who would somewhat regularly be flown into nyc to hotels that were 3-4K a night, that is of course on top of their donation which was very high. I was fascinated by this. It gave me a reason to work harder. They are just appealing to the top 1%. It’s what’s great with America.

In the end it's all subjective. Sometimes you just like what like - can't always rationalize a price for it. I have been hobbying for about 10 years now. There's one woman I really like. I like her so much more than everyone else. She's at 8 bills. I'm not happy having to pay that, but I do, because... I do. There have been only a few that I've thoroughly enjoyed - most have retired (or lately disappeared). I've seen women from agencies who are 4 bills. Total mixed bag. Most of the time it's ok. A few times a disappointment. I spend too much time looking for the next great one - asking, does anyone know anything about so-and-so? I'd be happy to stick with an ATF, but people come and go (no pun intended) so I'm always on the lookout. I once treated myself to one who was at $1500 for 90 minutes. I completely lucked out. It was the absolute best 90 minutes I've ever had. Every image, every scent, every touch, every sound, every cell, every performance was totally appreciated. But for now, I'll have to settle for less. There are good deals and there are way overpriced deals - at all price points. Luck and due diligence.

Bro, you need to take a look in the mirror. I like you pussy and DON’T need to pay for it to be satisfied in my life. Good day bro.

buy TWO  Mercedes' at a time because it's the same price as ONE Bentley.   They know a bargain when they see one.  

It is because of location for me mainly I charge $1,000 an hour but I am located in NYC and it is reasonable, my rent alone is $3,500 to live in a studio by myself that I use for my job as well for incalls. On top of that my ad I post is over $500 a month. I do have repeat clients that see me ranging from once every month to every week. In NYC I feel that $1,000 is a fair pricing and a lot of clients are fine with it to be honest.

What's the difference between a lady who charges $300 p/hr or a lady who charges $1000 p/hr?

Pay over $300.00 hr to see someone as when I did I did not feel as if I received my moneys worth. Then it went up to $500 per and then $700 as the girls prices for those I am interested in seeing just keeps going up. In between $500 and $800 even with reviews it has been hit and miss for me though I feel as if I had my best overall fun under $800 on average.

Top girls tour there during conventions, and that makes the local ladies work that much harder to please their customers.

Hello Miss Scarlet, I do not think you are missing anything. I think like any market, there are outliers. There's coffee that costs $70 per cup ( google kopi luwak). It's even more funny when you learn how it's made. Someone will make it and someone will buy it but you can't count on volume at $70 per cup. Gold flaked doughnuts is another good one.

How they ask for a min of $$$$ with a 1.5 - 2 hour min because “I want to connect and get to know you”.  I’m sorry.  First of all, I’m not there to get to know you nor want to “connect”.  Secondly, I’m not going to last 2 hours because I’m going to “get it on” ASAP and we’re done WITHIN the hour.  Last I checked my phone, no one has called me a couple days later mentioning how great it was to “connect and get to know you”.  

My Mom always used to tell me History repeats it's self. I see trends that recycle decades later. When I started as an outcall nude entertainer back in 2001 & worked for several agencies $1k was the going tribute for FS. Now, decades later it's still $800-$1k. I love this board! lol The fact that you post your only interested in the act it's self is honest for you, but the facts are we are all not the same. We are not here looking for the exact same thing. That's why I love this industry! There is a market for everything. No one can tell me nada when it comes to adult entertainment. I have catered to, so many fantasies & fetishes that I am still amazed at the endless possibilities. Thankfully, my clients are my friends in real life & appreciate my time. Smile for me my TER friends! xoxo

It’s funny, I use to feel exactly like you snakepliskken, everything you said word for word,I felt the same way, until a couple of years ago, call it old age(61) now I actually enjoy spending a couple of hours with a beautiful woman even though I know I’m might be done in 15 minutes, the older I get the more a enjoy spending time with a provider.
I don’t mind paying 1000 an hour after all a lady who share her precious body with me is priceless!

I so get your point as I will say there are a lot of good ladies out there but don’t “make” me have to spend the time but let me “want” to.

Rates of inflation May level off from time to time but truth be told the price of anything seldom comes down unless there is a major public outcry or even an outright boycott. The latter however can take place only on things that aren’t among  life necessities.

Actually there is a price.  The question is whether you feel the price of admission is worth it.  I'm also not really into the illusion of passion thing.  

Like a provider who is rate shaming other providers. Who cares?!!!!??? You said it best when you mentioned you live in a rural area. If you leave the farm you'll notice there are big fish in a pond you're not swimming in. Stay in your line and do you boo. If you're killing like you say you are, you shouldn't be concerned with others rates high or low.  

Again, why does it matter to you so much? Lol it's honestly weird. Does it affect you in away at all? Genuinely curious if it does.

Friends, I love it. Is this someone you would hang out with on the clock for free. That’s what friends do hang out and chill. Exactly bro’ please providers don’t call me your friend. I am a client you’re friendly with. Bottom line, no money no honey.

...there are men out there that will send them gifts.  Can't blame them for asking if dudes are willilng to just give something away for whoknowswhat, maybe they think they'll get special treatment sometime in the future?

I think the term is “stay in your lane” or maybe they didn’t teach you that with your elite education.

Hey - how about $4500?  
Absolutely, the time of my life!

I was happy thinking if they get it good for them

Kind of like people who drop thousands on a dinner.

This was an excellent if unsettling movie about entitled dinner guests.....Ralph Fiennes was excellent, as was Anya Taylor-Joy (and the hooker is the hero) sorry for the spoiler if anyone reading this has not seen the movie.

We can have some real fun

Where you live, services offered ,how she valued herself, and who she markets to.