Now that it seems the standard rate for a girl's time is 300-500 (and most times that's good for a half hour to forty-five minutes)

have you cut way back on your hobbying?

Are you less willing to visit someone without reviews?

$400/hr is it.  Can't afford to go higher than that.

I've cut back a ton. My limit is $250. And now it seems they want the "VIP" rate to bust a nut

I've cut WAAAAY back....almost to the point of no longer take part - and never a non-reviewed, or slightly reviewed, girl...and only if stellar reviews ....less disposable income on my end plus the increasing cost of entertainment means change in behavior... and don't get me wrong, if the girls can get their price god bless them, go for it....  I was just curious if i was the only one altering my hobby

I once paid $200 to service Vaniity.  She was great but I thought the price was way too high even though at the time, she was the most famous actress in the world.  I used to pay $40 to top Dana Douglas bareback.  She was far more beautiful and sexual than any of the modern day, air brushed con artists.  However, to each his own.  Good luck to all.

Same here... lately I have stopped the many impulse visits on unrated providers. I dont mind paying high rates for the best out there since, the way I look at it, it is still a bargain once I avoid the 200-300s thrown away here and there.

Limit yourself to a select, affordable few who are satisfying and drama-free.  Treat them decently, keep your self-respect and stay away from those who don't deserve to be treated the same.

Remember, when you're tempted to bitch about the market, customers are as responsible for rewarding that as the providers are for engaging in it.

I have lurked a long time here, and dabbled frequently.  I have been ripped off the last 2 weekends and am doing my part to call them out.  Need to find those who offer good value and rely on them for quality times.  Can't afford any misfires.

I have also cut way back on my hobbying, in fact its been well over one year. Due to escalateing cost and my lack of travel now. for me, its quality not quantity. I will only see girls who are well reviewed here and  are  GEF's that appear to enjoy the job. I like multiple hr sessions so this is important. No  more "take one for the team", or  spur  of the  moment decisions. I dont mind  paying the higher prices if the service is  high quality. If I can ever get myself back on a business trip to Chicago I want a multiple hr fantasy session with Rachael and certainly thats not cheap, but I am certain, thanks to this site, that she is worth every dime. Rachael I hope to see you when my business plans get me to Chicago!

If I'm going on a trip and want to splurge, I'll go a bit over $300. But my hometown spending is way way down. A couple of visits per year if that now.The interesting thing to me is that mental barrier of $XXX, whatever that number happens to be for each individual, and how it affects the overall spending. For me, I might actually spend more on a per year basis if the number per session is lower. But since it has crept up to that $300 mark, I'm way down overall. Pun intended.

when the going rate for a top girl was 200 I was far more active and therefore spending a fair amount over the course of a month....but now that it's 300 and up, I won't spend it at all....  

so I was willing to spend maybe 4 or 6 bills over the course of a month then... but now it's zero cause per girl it's 300 ---  economics is an interesting discipline

My limit is $250-300.  Rachel is the only one I will pay the higher dollars to see.  She is in another stratosphere.  IMHO of course.

I agree $300 is my limit unless it is Mariana Cordoba visiting nyc - then I will have to crack open the piggy bank.  Only one merits 3 and that is a girl called Carmen from LA but visits ync UES often.  She is TOP of her game every time (sorry top guys).  You can go 2 ways to bust a cheaper nut.  Either go to an AMP or go to a male escort off of rent boy.  But that might but out of reach for most guy's sexual spectrum on this board.  I swing all ways so it's all good for me.

To me, until a girl builds up some reviews the right price is $250.  I'm less likely to go for a TG at $350 when a beautiful GG is available for the same. GG's typically have more reviews and the outcomes seem more predictable. Of course the experience is completely different but I try to be very careful about who I see. I need to win the Lotto............