Maintaining "currency" is a plus, especially if you travel.  I tend to be a shameless repeater, but I still like to know when new ladies come on the scene.  I can honestly say I'd have missed a couple great ladies if I didn't have VIP.

Don't underestimate the value of backchanneling info, good and bad.

Did you post this "Nine months and $175k into the hobby" ? If so it is just a small expense. I suggest/recommend that you keep VIP so you can keep in touch with your buddies. Also you might want to read reviews and if something comes up nice try it out.

Unless you want to see the same old girls all the time, VIP is a must.

SplleChek, you couldn't use that lame ass alias without VIP.   LOL

SplleChek you have more than a few aliases too. Pay up cheapo.

Been at the hobby nearly a year and have been VIP the entire time.  The info I gathered from reviews was very useful as was the feedback from a number of hobbyists via PMs. Because of VIP, I've had to kiss very few frogs.  Nearly every date has met or exceeded expectations.   I've now got a few locals that I know are a good thing as well as two traveling companions that are outstanding and about 20 other "friends" that either travel or are located in cities to which I travel that I know are a dynamite in and out of bed.  

So the question Do I really still need VIP?  I don't have a problem spending $ on the hobby, but if I went 6-12 months without VIP, what would I really be missing?

I was just wondering if I'm happy with my current team, if there was any reason to keep up the VIP.  

I agree with TB about the back channel info.  Guys say one thing in a review that the girl reads and another thing entirely in a PM that a girl can't read.

To be honest, I have no real buddies on TER and just a few acquaintances, so it's not like I'll miss the camaraderie.

That's news to me, and might be sufficient motivation to pay up.  

Just needed a little anonymity in certain matters.  

Come on, Even the champions have good scouting reports to pick out those #1 draft choices.

you can share intel w/the other hobbyists with whom you interlocute regularly via e-mail.  just ask for their e-mail address before your VIP lapses.

if you're the kind of gent who is happy to establish long-term relationships (which you seem to be) and doesn't feel the need to go out and play with a new provider every week, i don't think you'd be missing anything by dropping VIP... at least until your pool of girls thins out as they retire, stop touring, etc. go for it! if you really feel you're missing out by not having VIP, you can always sign back up for it.  in the meanwhile, save yourself some money!

......or need/want reviews.  VIP is all about sharing with the community, and keeping one another safe; either through the board or PM.  VIP is definitely worth the investment.

Hugs and Kisses

and if you don't have VIP you can't read the Juicy Details in their reviews, which makes it hard to do your homework re new girls.

MP's patented subject line.

Obviously without a VIP none of us would be able to check his PM.   I think that's my only reason for having a VIP account

"Because of VIP, I've had to kiss very few frogs."

VIP status on TER is one of the smaller line items in my hobbying budget. I have found it to be a good investment.

I have managed to use the basic membership since 2007. I write a review and use the VIP membership days awarded to read, research and remember the "juicy" details. I prefer to use my hard earned money towards my "dates", happy hobbying!

Fortunate enough to have certain people's email addresses, as well as their phone numbers for texts and calls and such.

If I get the 15 days cuz a lady asked me to write a review after we met, alright. Or I'll buy a month cuz a friend needed help and the only I could was to be VIP.

Other than that, really don't mean shit to me. I know who I want to see as far as ladies are concerned, and how to get a hold of them. My buddies, they know where I'm at and how we can get a hold of each other.

I've went stretches without it. No big deal.

You have five more PMs motherfOcker!

No you don't have a PM cuz I'd rather txt or email you instead.  But seriously, that should be another patented MP subject line

I don't live or die by being VIP account either. Certainly cums in handy when trying to read reviews though.

As far as the trading email addresses back and forth with the other boys.

The intel is always there. How it's traded is up to you and VIP isn't the only option.