I don't think the prices in the RLD have gone down they've actually gone up.  When I was there in 2000, it was 50NLG for 1/2 and 1/2 which, at the exchange rate was around $40.  Since then they've gone to the euro and it seems to be equal to the USD and the going rate is 50euros.

Sorry folks, I'm not geeky enough to know how to link one discussion board with another. But thats not the type of fun I prefer.

One of the best responses I have seen comes from Fortitude on the NYC Board. While the law of supply and demand should rule in this hobby/biz, human nature plays a part in the equation. Certainly deflation should be driving most SPs to lower their rates, but like what another thread mentioned, what lady would admit that she is lowering her rates? I follow the markets too and think that this "recession" is going to hit deeper and harder than most people think. BTW, I'm not talking about the usual s*x positions for those who are so inclined. It is the economy stupid. But like what Fortitude mentioned on the NY Boards, there is a certain level of the market which will be recession proof. And for those SPs who have the list of regulars constantly rolling in, what recession, LOL? It is going to be the middle-market that is going to take the hit. This discussion will be endless w/o some female replies.

Different types of businesses are affected differently by the economy.The demand for some things, such as gasoline and groceries, are completely inelastic. People will give up a lot of things before they give up eating and driving.

On the other hand, other sectors are extremely sensitive to worsening economic conditions: luxury cruises, expensive restaurants, high-priced automobiles, er, and uh, providers.

I don't mean this to be critical of what any lady chooses to charge; it is after all, a free country. But when the cost of a session exceeds a car payment or even a month's rent, one has to set his priorities and determine which budget items are the most important.

Business has been a little slower than normal here in Atlanta, but it's to be expected.  Not only are we suffering from a bad economy, but our country is close to going to war.... Also, January and February are by reputation, the slowest months of the year.  Another thing to consider is that we are in the middle of tax season and most hobbyists have to pay taxes rather than get a return because of their tax bracket and have less money to spend on well, let's say, entertainment.  Personally, I'm kind of glad for the rest, although I'm probably gonna need a new vibrator soon.....

Jaclyn

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In a previous down turn I was talking to an automobile dealer and he said that the market for most cars was off, but Mercedes and Rolls were not effected in an equivilant way.

High end stays low end starts to fiddle with their prices.

Not at all, as a provider I always switch up with different looks and I also offer a lot of different services.  When I get a call "I handle my business" which keeps them coming back for more and often times they tell their friends.  Word of mouth is the best form of advertisment!

Loving life

Indigo

Girls who don't want to be contacted by other providers to give a reference, probably won't be selling your info with other providers.

Calling a client out of the blue, unless the provider has an understanding that it is okay, is well...unacceptable and most indiscreet.  The word "discreet" has become so diluted that many really don't fully understand its definition.