seems like a bad deal for me-  common ad 250 hh, 350 hr-  I don't know for me I would rather spend the extra 100 then go for the 1/2 hour-  do providers set the rate for 1/2 high to discourage half hours, or b/c the time involved in getting ready, screening etc not worth it, to do for less?

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and so those rates make sense.

It's called "volume discount". Time is no different than widgets.

and time to get ready for any date. Half Hours are usually best for my very regular clients whose schedule may vary. A quick come up for me and  a convenient option for him.

In my opinion there is no way I can wine and dine you in 1/2 an hr. I mean I get a quickie in between lunch but I just don't take the risk. You are not going to drink my blue label in less than 1/2 an hr I just don't offer it. As far as prices I think so, 1/2 are a lot of the time $50 less than the original donation. Providers that do it I commend, me personally I don't offer it.

I think sessions that are disproportionately more expensive are the ones least convenient or least preferred by the provider. It goes both ways, I know providers that demand lower hourly rates, but as the duration goes up (6-8) hours it becomes more expensive than higher-end providers.

I don't do half hours....I find them to be a waste of time. I tried them at one time and it was a waste.  I ended up turning down regular clients that will see me for an hour or longer to keep these small appointments and made a lot less money while putting in more time.