I remember in year 2000, there was almost no provider you could not see for an hour for $300 or under. Adjusted for inflation that figure would be $553 today. In big cities on the East Coast we have seen that figure rise to approaching $800-$1000 in recent years . Kudos to the providers who have been able to demand more.  It is a business after all. But if you’re wondering why it is harder to see providers as often as you used to, this may explain why.

Yep. I took a 3 month trip to the Philippines and Japan and you could get chicks hotter than the ones in the big cities here for a third of the cost, sometimes even lower. Because of this, I keep it pretty minimal in the states. Providers are free to upcharge, and I am free to take my business elsewhere.

Just had a 3-some in Thailand with my wife with an absolutely stunning 25 year old for $2500 bht....$74 US.  Options like this are just all over the place.

I started in the hobby around 2008 and I saw absolute goddesses, such as Juliette Monroe, Hae Soo, Cindy Green.......all for $260-$300.

I started in 2017. Back then 300 seemed to be a pretty standard rate and if I saw 350 in an ad I'd think "damn that's expensive' lol.

2017 I remember you could bang hot cgirls for $160 and it was pretty great. Can't have that anymore

It’s getting absurd here, with many wanting $800 an hour.

Could it be that there is just a wider price range, or people just  more aware about prices now?  Not criticizing. I honestly don't know. Wasn't on board in 2000, so I can't compare. What would you say was the median (most common) rate back then, if 300 was the top end? Is your comparison that for $300 you could get what you could find now for, like, $800?

Agree with the OP that Indy prices now have far surpassed the rate of inflation. I recall sessioning with an Indy in 2007 for $400 an hour. I thought that was a bit high, but she was great. The average agency girl price in the early 2000s was about $200 an hour. Indys were about $300 an hour. I know--because I was there.

10 to 12 years ago, the going rate for a super hot "9" White girl from an agency was $350, which included multiple shots on goal and CIM. For an independent "10" White girl, the rate was $500 for the same thing. Today, however, costs have increased well beyond inflation. Agency girls cost at least $400 to $500, and are generally in the 7 to 8 range. They're almost all Latinas, not White/European, and most refuse CIM.  
               
     For an independent "10" White girl, you'll pay a minimum of $1,000 up to $2,500. Some independent White girls in the "8" range can still be found at the $700 to $800 price point, which is my current sweet spot. For duos, the sky is the limit, if you can even find that kind of action. I long for the days 10+ years ago when I could regularly find two "9" White 18 to 25-year-old hotties from an agency for a full-on bisexual duo with the girls finishing with CIM, cumswap, and swallow for $700, with multiple rounds!  
               
     What happened? I can't say for certain, but things seemed to really deteriorate once COVID had society in its grip. Perhaps COVID caused an increase in demand while simultaneously reducing supply.

That 800-1000 is a hard pill to swallow. The times I've swallowed, the ROI  was not there. For the guys that play in that pool, do you repeat multiple times or just once to scratch that itch ?

800 is where I absolutely draw the line. At that price point, she has to be super hot and well reviewed so I know what to expect in terms of service. As things have turned out, I've never been disappointed. The girls all came through splendidly! I refuse to pay 1,000 or more as a matter of principle. Most of the time, I stick with a couple of "9" hottie mid-20s "bargains" I discovered a little while ago and whom I've cultivated.  
               
     Being a regular and a gentleman, I enyoy special "privileges," such as meeting them at their homes at mult-hour discounts. Instead of a straight 800 per hour, it's 1,000 for 2 hours or 1,200 for 3. I've also taken them to dinner followed by 4 hours of playtime for 1,300, which i consider a great value. You've always got to be on the lookout for such prospects to groom. The top end, well known girls offer no value opportunities.  Plenty of guys are lined up at whatever the price happens to be.  
               
     A super hot 8 or 9 White girl under 25 at a below market price point is where to start, especially if she's new to the business. Chances are, she took the plunge out of financial desperation, and it's also likely she hasn't been treated very well. Being a kind and considerate gentleman to such a young lady can make a real impression on her, which can pay dividends. Acts of kindness in times of trouble are rarely forgotten. It all depends on the girl, though. Nothing is likely to make an impression on a stone cold criminal or drug addict, so choose carefully!