Been on a hiatus from the hobby due to inflation. I was shocked to see how long it was since my last review.   I am dabbling here and there, but nowhere nearly as often.  Anyway, just wanted to say, "hey!"  Hope all my fellow hobbyists are fighting the good fight and keeping hope alive.   I see the forum has become a less toxic place.    

I guess it wouldn't be fair for me to not ask anything.  I mean, you did take the time to read this.  So, what are your thoughts on a cbj-only provider who charges 500?  Personally,  I can't see plopping down that much unless bbbj is on the menu.

At the very least, a $500 ask should include BBBJ (I would even argue it should include CIM as well, but in my experience, that’s not guaranteed).  

I get it, times are tougher and providers need to raise their rates accordingly…but $500 ain’t the “new” $300 for an hour…

I've seen providers charge that and more for no kissing of any kind and a CBJ.  I just keep it moving, but always wonder who IS patronizing them.

The service level and attitudes seem to be reminiscent of the $200 an hour Backpage providers, who simply matched their rates (but not their service) to the higher quality providers on the more upscale listing sites.

It's a complete crapshoot unless there are reviews....and even when there are sometimes.

and don't get me started on the massive upswell of deposit seeking scammers...