So I'm curious -- what's a typical income for a hobbyist? Or, put another way, how much do you spend a month on the hobby?

But I make quite a bit more than I spend. As for my hobby spending I have an annual allotment in my budget $50k but I never spent even half of that. I would guess my average is about $3k a month. I have spent  $6k on a single date once. Yes this is a rich man's hobby.

It is what one makes of the wealth.

But even a poor man has a place in the hobby, albeit with modestly equipped ladies.

Agreed and good answer. Instead of providing a $$$$, I will say I looked at the last two months and realized I had lots of fun.  

I suspect you haven't spent much time with the Gates or Buffet families  LOL

but I am single so I can blow my money on whatever the fuck I want. If I had a wife and kids it would be totally different.

There are all types of hobbyist on this board.  Some are very wealthy and some are not.  It doesn't matter.  What do YOU want out of the hobby and what are you prepared to spend to enjoy it?  You can spend as much or as little as your financial situation allows you to do.  Money is relative and this could be a rich mans hobby. Or not. There are ladies on this board who can change from $200/hour up to $2000.00/ hour.  Some are worth more than others.  Only you can decide what is of value to spend on this pursuit.

You set a monthly limit and a yearly limit on how much to spend. Stick to the budget. Also do investments that can generate cash income from distributions and capital gains. Of course don't forget to take in account taxes.

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How much do you want to spend. I'm not rich but make a decent living. I Saar this my budget can affordbb

....no it's not just a rich man's hobby.

"Women have come, women have gone,
Everyone tryin' to cage me.
Some were so sweet, I barely got free,
Others, they only enraged me.
Sometimes at night, I see their faces,
I feel the traces they left on my soul.
Those are the memories that made me a wealthy soul"

I have seen gentlemen from various socioeconomic backgrounds so I would say it's not just for the rich.

eep in mind that women in certain parts of the south tend to be cheaper than their northern counterparts because the average salaries are lower there. Especially when you start to leave the cities and start to move into the suburbs.  The question from the provider side is always "What will the market bare for my wonderful derriere"?  Once she keeps that in mind then finds a price point that she can get on a consistent basis then she is okay.  Also it should be generally a price point that her customers can meet on a consistent basis.  For instance in Texas because there is an over saturation of providers, the price points tend to be lower.  However where the median income is higher and the cost of living is higher the price points will be higher

I am decidedly middle class. Some months after I pay the bills and fully fund my retirement, I manage to have a few extra dollars. So I spend it on seeing a lovely lady. One time a month is all I can generally afford. So I am by no means rich. And in my job/career field, I'll never be rich. Hell, I spend more on student loans every month than the hobby. (But that's another story.) It no doubt helps that I am single, no kiddos, and not supporting my parents (yet.)  

And if you spend your wealth on experiences, rather than material goods, you'll only get wealthier.

that doesn't mean there's not a poor man's way of doing it...

That's cute!

Where did I say wealthy John's don't see hookers?  I'll try and put this in crayon format for you....

Many of us know how to hobby within our means. However if you post on the general boards you will be derided as "cheap" by the hookers that consider themselves high class ho's. Generally if we can't or won't pay 4 bills plus we are not worth their time.

a person's income is the ONLY determinant for how much a hobbyist pays a month on the "hobby?"  What about;

if I give you my ATM card and PIN...........my investment account numbers and passwords for our family trust accounts..........the withdrawal code for all of my first trust deeds..........may I also give you my AMEX Black Card number along with the security code on the back?

Actually they should call you a "discriminating gentleman of true substance."  You see..........the providers who frequent TER discussion boards and are paying TER members........are the minority of providers...........NOT the majority.  The reason they pressure you or anyone else who makes remarks about 400 and up, provider fees.........is they do not want to let the secret out.......that there are TONS of amazing providers who charge significantly less.  They also do not want you to know, that there are tons of 400 and up providers who can not compare with many of the providers who charge significantly less.

Some months I spend more than others - on the other hand, I have never spent more over the course of a year than my country club dues...  

If one wants to see the 1k ladies I think you have to have a fair amount of excess cash. That, or you're going to make one big splash every 6 months or so. I really don't like to equate this hobby to stamp/coin/card/book/antiques collecting, but there is one similarity. One can always find a hidden gem, and not have to spend a small fortune. When you find a hidden gem who can really bring it, it makes you wonder if the 1k ladies really bring it too, or you're just paying for a certain look, reputation, or moniker

I play the game the way I want to, based on what I can afford.  End statement.

I also like some proof to what you are saying. Can you post at least one escort website where the lady would charge, let's say $200 for GFE, has a couple positive reviews which verify her picture authenticity? Also where do you find this TON of ladies?

One of the best I have been with only charged $150 an hour $250 for two. Sadly she retired. But that still makes this a fairly rich mans game. $150 is more than a day's labor for a person in the US. Average wage in the US is about $27K. Even if you throw the wife's income in and JR's the median $50K it is a day's income for that $150 lady. Most at that income level can't afford to lose a days labor regularly and still retire. If they are robbing their retirement to fuck hookers they are fools.  

You have to love the people who don't want to answer, but have to say something... #thestruggleisreal

Great wealth isn't trolling on TER for hookers.  

How do you see who clicked "like" on a post?

Not "rich." Just Spending The Kid's Inheritance!

My gift to my kids was letting them come out of college debt-free and with a car. The rest is up to them. I've told them to not expect any money when I pass... I hope to spend it or give it all away before I pass.

This is a TERRIBLE attitude to have!  You have to take care of your kids- for life!  Their entire life!

No one thinks they're rich.  Except Trump

FYI, going rate in Moscow is about $100/hr. And you would mostly likely to add another $50 for GFE ( BBBJ and DFK). I guess the average Russian income is lower than in States, but the prices stand

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revealing all of my sources (remember NOT all of them are on TER)............and without revealing all of my trade secrets...........will provide one example...........but that is all you get.

I am completely satisfied. Why you think you'd go harassing her is beyond me.

Glad YOU are confirming what people do that you have never met.  I doubt you've even read their stories in Forbes.

there are many, many, many, many more..............trust me.

Anyone can easily come up with 200 ish dollars for an hour or 3/4ths of that for half an hour then book an appointment. Yes the rich do browse TER, just look at the LA girls that charge 1k/hour with a lot of reviews (some of them a day long). I think it depends mostly on your sex drive and income. I have huge sex drive and would see 1 a day if I could but I'm in my early 20s and income is only high enough for 2 a month. At 1 a day it would be more cost effective to do SB relationships instead but say if I stay hobbying I would need around ~7000 a month so to satisfy my needs I would need a disposable income of at least 80k+ a year.

You stated: You have to take care of your kids- for life!  Their entire life!  Absolutely not!

you should keep in mind that some of us may share good finds on the board or in private but we definitely will keep SECRET our golden goose that lays the golden eggs.

Just save your money for what you are looking for in a provider. If it takes 1, 2, or 3 years to save up enough to do so, then so be it. One important person in my family told me you can't take money with you when you die, so that was the green light for me to spend it on having a good time. I don't go overboard and I only spend what I can afford.

I make roughly 12,000 before taxes every month. After taxes, mortgage, homeowners insurance, electricity, water, gas, student loans, car note, car insurance, health insurance, phone, cable, Internet, food, retirement savings, whatever crazy shit comes up and other living expenses. I live very much paycheck to paycheck.  

Once I started paying for service, I found it hard to settle for less than excellence. And so, I keep looking. I have often found amazing providers. But, there is something that always tells me there may be something better. This kind of thinking is expensive. Also, I am hooked on the clear expectations, awesome sex, and freedom from it being more than what it is. Because of the awesomeness of this hobby I have found it hard to stop! Although its important, I don't think its the donation amount or one's salary/discretionary income that matters most. Its one's reason(s) for hobbying that will answer the question is this  a rich man's hobby.

absofuckinglutely spot on!!!!