You know that there are lots of women out there who have priced themselves out of the market. Unless you are an established pornstar or 9+/9+ i simply wont pay more than $350. Yeah the girls can charge whatever they want and good luck to them.

I have found a few utr providers who took down ter profiles. The are on the thick to bbw size. Offer greek, gfe for $300-$350/2 hours or $200-$220/1 hour.

I have even seen some attractive athletic ones have ads for $350/2 hours or $200/1 hour with GFE services.

Some of the bp providers will give you gfe services if you become a regular ($200/hour providers).

I remember when I got into this hobby, it seemed like the standard hourly donation for a nice gfe provider was $250. Over the last few years, that number jumped to $300, and now more and more I am seeing pricing at $350 or even $400. I know the economy is rough and inflation is expected over time, but I know these spikes in pricing have made it challenging to frequent the hobby. In the end it has forced me to be more selective and picky about who I choose to see. What does everyone else think? Just wanted to throw out some conversation to stir the pot.

I just love how people actually think that DC's real estste has jumped in the recent past. The only reason that real estste has gone up is simply because of the development of SouthEast DC. At one point in the not so distant past, it was such a rat, roach and crime infested ghetto that even the drug pushers and crack whores wanted to leave. Now, on to the issue at hand. Yes, DC is full of lawyers, lobbyists, politicians and successful small business owners but it is not a big city compared to others. Dont get the wrong impression because I dont think that many people who are on a government salary will be able to afford to see $400 girls too often. And government salary workers is pretty much what this city is composed of.  I have lived here for 56 years and DC reminds me more of a big  town than a big city like Boston, LA, Chicago, Miami and I am not even going to mention the Big Apple. There simply are not enough hobbyists here with money like in those cities.

What I am worried about is that the good quality providers are going to price themselves out of the market and eventually leave for greener pastures.

Eleven years ago I paid an independent provider $300.00 for an hours work. I thought that was a lot. In hindsight I have no regrets because I knew she was worth it  A good Indy will now ask for $400.00--$500.00. This has forced the blue collar client to scale down and be selective.

Its actually cause me to be very selective. If I'm paying more then $300 I will feel confident that I will have an amazing time

Seems like prices have jumped in the last year, while salaries and employment have dropped.  Doesn't make sense until you take into consideration that the DC area is still so flush with fat cat lawyers,  politicians, and beltway bandits that real estate has escalated 8% here while dropping everywhere else in the US

I've noticed a lot of agency girls put in a tour or two with the local agencies and then go independant.  Some of them go from splitting $300 with the agency to charging $500 as an independant.  If you're young and hot and people are lining up to see you, you can charge that.  But, I know of a girl I saw through an agency who is a solid 8 and nothing.  She's currently gone independant and charging $500.  Not sure who'd pay that based on reviews but to each his own.  If she's getting business then good for her.  I always base what I pay on many factors.  Won't limit what I spend but also spend knowing that not everyone charging $500 is worth it.

From coast to coast the lament is business is slow. At a recent Adult Conference porn stars were offering up their fantasy of a lifetime for $400.

That is why we continue to see a parade of visitors here. The perception is, there is money to be made in DC as opposed to many other cities. They are right. What other city is there a manatory requirement to send money besides your nations' capitol with no option, to be pissed away as the regime sees fit.

The economy sucks and isnt getting better putting strain on many women who decide to try touring to see what happens. The 400-500 rates may work in the short term because of the newness factor but unless the girl is truly superior will not hold up. There is just too much competition.

I suspect the incresae in rates by some, is sort of in desperation as the calls are fewer these days and for some of those that do call, money isnt an issue at all, so why not try.

Check out the book Superfreakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner.

If providers read it they will all charge $400.

No. There are hobbiests who won't see an escort unless she's deemed to operate at a perceived standard as far as how she's marketed, her build, or other factors not related to performance. Almost all of the escorts I've reviewed I found on BP, had few if any reviews, had verying builds, and were priced anywhere from $150- $250 per hour. With one exception I had come away well satisfied and made reccommendations without qualification.
  What hobbiests have to do is learn you don't shop to make a purchase. Shopping is about gathering information on a regular basis so that you can learn how the market operates and learn to find advantages. The escorts charging $ 300 and above are using the price point to shape expectation. What I do is regularly check this board and the ad sights to figure out what I can expect at certain price points and develop a list of ladies I'ld like to see. Then when the mood stikes me I pick from my short list.

rates should be headed $250 and not $350.  I normally avoid anyone who charges more than $300.  You can get some nice asian GFE for $250 and even some nice AMP experiences for $160.   I don't think I'd spend $300 unless there was something truely special.

free market has the only and last say.  If they charge too much there will be cheaper competitiion that will drive them out.

...... but unless they are actually any good that cheaper competition might not last long either.