There has been, in my opinion, a significant increase is provider rates in the past year, presumably because of coronavirus,  where fewer men were willing to indulge, and providers sought fewer men meaning they had to increase their rates to continue to pay their bills.  Rates increased by as much as 50% or more.  Now that things are starting to calm down, one might assume that more men will return to the hobby, but I doubt that rates will come down, since providers now see that the market will tolerate the higher rates.  Any other points of view?

Once they dry up some will lower the rates again.  Some kept their rates the same (no raising or lowering).  Some kept the rates for the same for regulars, but only raised them for new customers.  It all goes with supply and demand.

There are many providers that limited their clientele last year, and some that took the year off.  As both providers and mongers return to the fold, it SHOULD put downward pressure on rates, so I have to respectfully disagree with your assessment.

For that would place upward pressure on rates. My guess, and it is just that, is that the forces at play will balance out and rates will remain where they are for a time. It is an interesting topic, to be sure.

on prices it will be the result of devaluation of our currency from too much debt being created to ARTIFICIALLY give the ILLUSION of a strong economy.  

Supply and demand were both down significantly in 2020 due to Covid.  I would say Covid had little if any effect on pricing.  

The economy really is booming. Yes, it's a crack fueled bubble caused mainly by government infusing TRILLIONS of dollars of freshly minted money into the economy, but it's booming none the less. And a booming economy invariably causes prices to rise in certain sectors like the price of pussy.

I don't really see it as a one or the other -- though perhaps you mean something different that what I thought with the banking system reset. I would actually expect to see both a crash and that forcing the reset -- which unfortunately we got one round of just a bit over ten years back.

Prices have been on the upswing for awhile...pre-covid. And depending on where your market is and what "level" of girl you seek then that would play into how much of an increase. I've seen girls go from 600 to 800, and that's not inflation.
All it take is a few girls to increase their rates, for whatever reason and the others will follow...."Well shit, if she can get that, well then I could get that too, "....that's just the way it is...
I've learned to don't hate, stay in my lane...and you can't fight progress.

Price Is Only An Issue In The Absence Of Value!!!....there is a huge difference in the taste of QUALITY...i dont mind inflation as long as i see the difference in the cost of"bottom shelf"and"top shelf"stays about the same

Meat, energy, building material, real estate prices are inflating.  Why not pussy?

The true amount of money we owe is in the HUNDREDS OF TRILLIONS!!! far more than we are ever going to be able to even think about paying back. I see a reset BEFORE we have a crash, but you could be right that a crash could cause the reset, either way I see a reset coming.

This is a great approach about playing in your lane - there is enough clients and providers to go around at any price point! Why get mad when there will be always someone who will either be in your budget?

In My Humble Opinion, The price in the hobby is relative to a few things:
1: This "Market" is so diverse - say Monger A is in a position financially where spending 2-3k for an absolutely amazing 12 hours with an amazing escort is 100% immaterial to his financial health / Monger B is also playing it fast and loose but is paying attention to how much he spends / Monger C has a tight ass budget and is watching every penny (not to mention $100).  
* I always pay more because I have found that it increases my chances of having an extraordinary encounter (and it bothers me when I "under-pay" for something as intimate as these encounters are.

Oh wait... You're paying them? My setup with them is totally different

I am not making a political argument.  Both Democrats and Republicans have been on a spending spree.

So I have been and am still out of the hobby for a couple of years, but always window shopping. In ATL our local providers tend to be plus sized “mature” women that I would think would get lower rates, but I noticed that rates are going up. $500 is the new $300, and $700 the new $500, but the women are basically the same women, plus 20lbs for covid - hence my own confusion.  But it doesn’t stop there, I see many of the touring ladies have raised prices by $200-400.  I think it might be that all boats rise with the tide; the touring women raise prices, so locals can too.

This is a really important point. I think most guys are saying under their breath that the current offerings are not worth the rise in prices. I think the price hike is being driven by people in the game (orgs) who don't give a damn about the economic reality. Here in the BA we've seen a total shift to out-of-shape milfs concurrent with a steep price hike.

What's in my budget is suddenly not worth it.

If you can raise prices and get better customers, you probably have some market niche.  Customers sort to you, but they then leave behind others.  Those others are not therefore in the same position to raise prices, and may have to reduces prices.

I see two trends-one that makes sense to me and one that leaves me scratching my head.  The first is that some well established providers have upped prices over the last few years.  Rates of $350-$400 as standard in DC are crawling to $500 and in a few cases $600.  Good for them.  Their level of service is high and they have a track record and established clientele. I may not see them as often as I did at a lower rate, but they are still my go to ladies  

I haven't seen any increase in rates in the past year plus, at least amongst the ladies I see.

The market will probably tolerate higher rates...for certain providers of quality--both performance- and appearance-wise.  

Really,  As I recall, DJT and Crackhead Larry Kudlow said that the economy was going to boom last spring.  It was after the CARES Act but well before the stimulus in December and March.  I think DJT said it was going to be a super "V" recovery, the greatest boom in history.  So, explain how this is all a crack fueled bubble.   After the shutdown last year the economy was going to boom no matter what.  The real debate, as articulated by L. Summers, is whether all the stimulus is going to cause inflation at 3-5%.  Way premature to know whether is going to be the case.  

Filled up your car with gas, priced a home, bought any lumber recently?

My dearest Adrianamonet,
Also, take into consideration the geographic landscape of where you are advertising those prices and the type of economy you are in while you are advertising your prices. (I.E. White Collar vs. Blue Collar).  Then you can see if the statement would hold true.  That is why the ability to travel to different venues is important because those in other major cities would tend to have more disposable income.

Can you tell me, who is Biden and why should I care?

See my post from seven days ago, I agree completely with your assessment.

for those who refuse to take a job.  This is signaling that for many, there is still no need to work.   That's certainly going to apply to a few sex workers.  So that is going to be one upward price pressure.  And now we're having general inflation pressure.  The next question is whether demand will boost or undercut price pressure. To be seen.

ME TOO AND I LOVE IT! No more 1 hour appts for me.

Mya....im taking pic of this site and i want say...im hoping to take u up on what i deserve in the morning..

it is ALL subjective.  Beauty and the value of any lady's assets, as well as defining a reasonable price to share them, has been and always will be; "in the eye of the beholder."

Here's one who's worth it!