I have been a member since 2002. I'm still fairly young "under 40" started very young.  Escorting has changed along with everything else.  Which I guess is to be expected.   I'm not sure if the tipping point was the bill being passed, Covid, or the shutdown of TER. I remember the days of 20+ new ads everyday on the boards.  The days where the scores provider's were given were next to life or death. To the point of providers giving discounts or offering extra time to guarantee that magical 10. If you spent $500 hourly on a lady she was a unicorn with impeccable reviews that matched the service.  So many new providers now insist on no reviews "for privacy". Come out of the gate with no experience with a 1k+ hourly rate.  The few reviews that do slip through it turns out many of these ladies don't even offer gfe services at their astronomical rates and carry an average score of 7. Maybe there is a new generation of gents who just don't know any better.  The hunt is now for the diamond in the rough.  I was never one to be a regular and enjoyed the variety of the hobby.  Unfortunately that's not substantial in 2022. I was lucky enough to find a couple diamonds in the rough, they are still out there.  It just takes so much more work and a roll of the dice to find them. Don't get this confused with me implying ladies didn't need to increase their rates with the current state of inflation.  That's not what this is about. Gentleman you don't need to pay 1k hourly for great service.  I guess this is rant over, but have been wanting to get this off my chest for a long time.  For the hobbyists who don't know any better......... it can and was so much better in the past.  

Not amusing in the slightest. I pretty much have to agree, and it's depressing. Twenty years ago the conditions were much more favorable for the hobbyist. Agencies from South Florida were dispatching gorgeous women in droves to travel up and down the Northeast coast. It was a dazzling time to be a monger. Then the feds busted those agencies, and the well began to dry up a bit. A local private viewing agency that served me well for fifteen years changed hands five years ago, and has been run by a maniac ever since. She's still there.

I understand and agree with the rant.  But I disagree on the price you put.  

Since covid-19 pandemic hit demand has gone up for provider services and supply has gone down of providers.  Also, many hobbyists are getting mega pay raises (salary floors are 200K in the dc area) and don't mind pay higher prices.   Many providers have had to raise their prices because phone is ringing too much.

I offer a service that many do not. I agree anyone can open their legs but can they do real Nuru?

From one 20yr + to another, you are spot on. Heck anyone remember Big Doggie??  

I remember BigDoggie and before that Decadent City.

I appreciate the post Boondocks, and I generally agree.  I have a related question:  Why is this DC discussion board so dead?  Not that I monitor other regional discussion boards, so they may be dead as well.  I don’t know back to 2002, but I remember this board in 2010-2015 timeframe being very active.  

After the down time for TER due to FOSTA the discussion and reviews have been very slow to come back. The impact from COVID and slowdown in activity was also a factor I suspect.

Honestly, this isn’t even a discussion board anymore. It’s all about the hookup. I did a post a few months back titled: ‘Discussion Board or Hookup Board’ and only got a few replies, which really says it all. I occasionally check to see if there is any interesting conversation or discussions going on, and its usually the same BS. Also, if you notice very few quality Providers contribute any content to this board anymore, unlike before during the Glory Days. I don’t expect it to ever be like that again. It’s a new day, and pretty sad when it comes to intelligent discussion content on this board.

STI - search for TER(estrical) Intelligence? It's in a race with SETI to see who finds intelligence first.

The other thing not mentioned viz Covid is the normalization and popularity of other sx work platforms like Onlyfans.  Many talented women are making lots of money (in some cases significantly more than escorting ).  While it’s different work it can provide steady recurring income and clearly there is big demand.

A few remarks after nine years of doing this.

Agree with both of these replies and would add that I think the prevalence of remote work plays a role in driving up demand--easier than ever to slip away for a couple of hours during the week for a "long lunch" or whatever, esp when you can keep up with email via phone all the while.

The change I've noticed since COVID is there are far less young, American providers touring in DC.  
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Ever since COVID, almost all of the girls I've seen have been from South America or Asia.  I *love* South American and Asian girls, so that's not a complaint -- just an observation.  But back before COVID, I also routinely saw young American providers who would visit DC.  (By young I mean in their 20s.)
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It seems like most of the American providers in town now are all older.  I have nothing but respect for older providers and the hobbyist who patronize them, but they're not my preference.
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I'm a customer of the agency Jennifer's Models.  Pre-COVID, I saw tons of younger American girls through them.  Post-COVID, I don't remember Jenn advertised an American.
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I depend on reviews when i purchase items on line like my $29 slow cooker. It's red.  Things were slow for me as for everyone during the pandemic. I did not lower my rates and I made it.  
I would not spend a $1,000 on anything with out having an idea of what i was getting.  

Just checked your reviews, and you seem like one hell of a slow cooker. 😈

Agreed on everything but #5. After hobbying for 20 years, I've noticed less agencies. I remember something like a dozen different agencies that included a number from South Florida, and at least one from Vegas that flew providers into my area.  The Feds eventually busted the Florida agencies, while others folded, and all that remains are a few local agencies. Not dismal now, but not great as it once used to be.

I'm sorry I meant #3.

I guess America has outsourced the jobs of sucking your dick for a few roses to South American and Asia.

I have my moments

Same!  Remember those days along with DCexotics and the surplus of top notch PV providers!  

Well, I just started lately, so I don’t know any different. I do understand based on other hobbies and interests. Just be glad you had those years. Slow cooking short ribs is da bomb, btw, with bulgogi sauce. Sorry I’m missing you in Tysons, Ms. Dare.

Wow, those sites bring back memories!!

We had TGND, Prime DC, Classy Escorts, and Elite Girlfriends that consistently brought good-looking White American girls that performed excellent GFE. Plus, the agencies in South Florida also sent their hotties up here every week (I still get emails from Perfect Ten, but their girls are all Latinas now). That was the golden days of mongering. I remember seeing two or three girls a week. It was like a kid in a candy store. Those were the days. Now I see K-girls once in a while and that's about it.

Asianmannova 100% agree. What happened to the White American girls? Can barely find them now. Have they all moved to a new cash level. It is pretty much all Asian and Latinas now. I really miss those days. Those were such good agencies, PrimeDC, Elite Girlfriends Club, Blue Flame escorts, south Florida escorts etc.

This is going to be the unpopular opinion/post that goes all over the place, but fuck it.  

Your post confirms what I have heard from providers back in 2005. I remember one that I saw had the gall to call up other providers and tell not to under charge, to charge $300/hour, she did this before she started her session with me.   She also bragged about a guy who made 50K very willing to pay her $300/hour rate.

I am talking about Washington DC not other areas.  In this area there are WAY more agencies now than in 2018/2019.  Back then there were around 4-5 in the Northern Virginia.  Now, I can count 8 off the top of my head and I know I'm leaving a few out.  Add in the independents who tour here and there's plenty of volume.  Only difference is type of ladies.

Agree.  Too many guys want the prices to stay the same.  Everything cost most, especially after COVID.  Nothing from 2000 cost the same as 2022...so what's the big deal?  Honestly, if you can't afford $400 an hour to have sex with someone you shouldn't be spending the money.  I make a lot of income so I'm lucky enough to afford anyone at any rate.  I prefer quality over quantity.  As my prior post stated if I just wanted to cum I can do it myself.  

I paid 2K for 2 hrs with the #1 provider in the TER's top 100 about ten years ago. I also saw plenty of high-end providers in the top 50 that charge 500-600 an hour around that time.  Their average scores were at least 9.5. I checked the rates of the two I saw that are still active. Both Tawny Sun and Savannah Taylor charged 500 when I saw them and they charge 600 now. That's more than fair for the cost of living adjustment of 10 years and I would have no problem whatsoever paying that amount if I decide to see them again.

Awesome analysis and totally agree with your theory.  I'm approaching 60, still have lots of unleashed testosterone and prefer the milfs as a general rule.  However, never paid more than 7 roses for an hour.  I remember seeing the provider you mentioned almost 20 years ago and while her service is amazing stop seeing her about 8 years ago due to price increase.  Supply and demand dictates price and that provider still had an amazing body last time we met.

$50-$100???? The same girl you could see for $350 in 2005-2010 is 1k or more in most circumstances.