So in this climate, post when TER was a pretty good solution to finding a provider, her menu and her prices... What or how can you find out the information on a provider that is needed to make a proper choice?  No reviews, rates are as they are and I am not one to haggle, the provider can ask for a deposit, DL, work info, real name, real number, etc... but the minute you ask is she GFE, or whats on the menu, you the client get shut down.  

It does take a bit longer to find the right match for you than what it used to back in the heydays of mongering.  

Ter used to be a one stop shop but no longer, The info the poster wants is absolutely available on other site(s) so I disagree about being in for a "rough ride" if he wants to see new providers. He has to broaden his horizon is all.

I guess it all depends on what the definition of 'is' is, er, I mean, what the definition of "rough ride" is. I've been at this for less than a year and have gotten pretty good at using multiple sources, cross-referencing, picking up on bs ads, etc. But compared to the Halcion days for hobbyists, as found in descriptions of the era of backpage and TER-of-yesteryear, this is a rough ride. And TER could do a much better job, much much better...if they wanted to. It irks me that users don't feel they have the power to do anything about it. One good 'stop action' would wake up their snooty asses!  凸( •̀_•́ )凸
 
I was beginning to think that the competition was just too great; too many players. Then I realized that none of them stand out. No, not even twitter (for what we're interested in). All the more reason for TER to retrench, retool, and remind us of their purported reason for being...useful, *reliable*, info. Period. As LE continues to relax on enforcement, it's a good bet that somebody will invent a better mousetrap and TER will be left in the dust.

I am not necessarily TER dependent, I hobby search on other sites as well, but TER is my go to for reviews on higher caliber providers, I just like to know what I am getting for said price.  My problem might be as CurlyW stated, I am not much for seeing the same girl over and over, that may be in part due to my area, as we don't get many quality ladies here and two, I like variety.  But I may just have to find one or two and stick with them.  

"TER dependent" is exactly the point. Some of us are, for now, if that's what it's called, because there isn't a good alternative for reviews with as broad a range of providers. Not that I know of, anyway. But if they don't clean up their act, it's likely there will be before long.

..but if you don't get quality ladies in your area, have you considered going the Sugar route ?

Not sure how this applies to the OP’s comments. I took it that more of the new providers have a “no review” policy. I don’t see how TER can do anything to move the needle on that situation.

I was responding to the "TER dependent" comment. It was in reference to OP using TER to find out all the info in the thread starter.  
 
As for TER getting their act together, don't get me started, lol (see the linked thread).

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Things have changed, since Fosta/Sesta and the proliferation of social media.  I use a number of other resources for finding providers, but I still find TER somewhat useful.  I don't see too many new providers, since I prefer to see just a few regulars, if possible.  I also look for providers who have their own websites so I can find their rates, etc.  Some providers on social media post links to their website, but I bypass those who don't unless I can find their reviews here or on other sites.

I will agree that things have changed over the years. Since I was eighteen & a half when I started escorting (I am now going to be 46 in February. So, it's been 28 years.).  28 years that I've met a lit of different people (Men & Women). As the cost of living (Housing & Etc). The Providers cost will too. They are just like everyone else. Everyone has to keep a roof over their heads, electric on & etc.  And if you think about it.  The Providers are here to cater to the hobbyists (Because the hobbyists really need the satisfaction more than the Providers)).  Now, as far as reviews on the providers..........Well, only a hobbyist can answer that question.  Now, as far as the beef you have with a Provider is on you. Meaning, put a post on this site and other sites warning other hobbyists about the situation. But also realize that 1 of 2 things are in place.  First, at 50% to 90% of the Providers on here (know exactly what she wants to provide and only puts that her AD.

Met my provider wife when she was about the same age as you were when you started.  I was a customer for a while before  we eventfully married. She continued her profession up until her accidental death when she was a bit over 50.  She became one of the top notch providers very quickly and remained as such until her death. Over that range of years her prices more than tripled and really just barely kept of with overall price inflation over the years. Why any monger or anyone else would think that prices would not reflect the overall economy just befuddles me.