What's with the sudden rate increases in the DMV lately? I've noticed rates have rocketed from the 350-400 range to 500 on upward now being the norm. Even my regulars are doing it. In those cases their rates are usually grandfathered.  

Rates increase over the years, and with things being weird right now, many providers would rather make more from seeing less clients. The world stopped but the bills didn't.

I actually haven't noticed particular girls on my "want to see" or "want to see again" lists who are raising their rates since COVID. That had been happening over the past few years. I've noticed more girls new to DMV or girls I hadn't known about before charging $500 or more per hour.
.
That said, I know my opportunities to see girls have been drastically reduced, and I can't be the only one. I've gone from roughly 2-3 escort appointments a month with the occasional AMP visit thrown in to 3 total escort appointments since mid-March. So roughly an 80% decrease in activity. There are also guys who are spooked by COVID. So the overall volume of demand has to be down pretty noticeably for many providers.
.
For independents who are maintaining an incall location that's not their own home and incurring other expenses, it's probably difficult. So if their volume is down anyway, maybe they come out ahead by raising rates.
.
I am stockpiling cash and will be coming back strong when I can.

Folks making less than 150k for families got $2400. Singles making less than 75K a year got $1200.  Providers know this and priced accordingly.   The ones on the lower end of the spectrum are raising prices too. Many who pay for GFE have to have a BBBJ.

But that was a one time hit...months ago...if I were only making $75K I wouldn't be seeing high end escorts regularly, and damn sure wouldn't have blown my stimulus money in 2 1/2 visits...

My clients who own businesses (specific industry) are doing about the same or more in revenue. That being said, the swings are wild and 'lumpy' in revenue. One side of the business collapsed or is down at least 30-40%, while the other side is up the same or more to come to an income that is 'normal' for them. think plexiglass supplier that also does glass installs. Huge upswing in business for stores putting in barriers, but down for housing glass installs.

Its can be difficult to see new providers in the $400-$500 range. In Texas there are a couple of discussion boards where providers post “specials” where they are willing to see clients for less than their regular donation (during a limited time).  I don’t see that in this area - does that exist here?

Math makes all his stupid claims look even dumber when exposed to the light of day.

I high provider once disclosed to me that she was seeing a fireman. I was surprised at the time he was making 50K/year paying 300/hour to see her.

Many pay $80 to $150 for 1/2 hour appointments.

Only 40% make over 100K. Many of the reviews are for providers $200-$300/hour.

You doing your Suzy Orman impression?

If it is offered, it is usually visiting providers who offer it. There is one provider that is currently offering a discount of $150, but her rate is $850. She is stunning though and has a good menu and excellent service. I can't link her info because of competing website.

fireman with OT easily over 100k

Thank you, but $700 is out of my league.

Who? Can I meet her? Thanks

Yes very steep, but if you ever get a windfall she is one of the few that I would say is worth it. Kind of like the quote from Ferris Bueller and the Ferrari. If you get the opportunity, very 'choice' and worth it to take her for a drive.

The reason for the price increase, and it did go up post lockdown, is the demand is up. I had a regular who I cannot schedule because she is so busy. One sees it when a girl advertises both incall & outcall, but won't travel because she does not need to. There are few ways for a man to meet a woman these days, and there are a lot of lonely guys out there.

I found a sight the other day with the providers that have gone from $300-$400 to $500 and more. They have taken down their ads on other popular sites. Some from the other popular sites have gone to this site and other sites with expensive providers.  

when the new laws came into effect. Within a few days, I saw rates increase up to 2x-3x. Then they started to come down. Many of the providers tried to grandfather rates but slowly the rates crept up and up.
I have had much better luck with SBs, much better value for one's dough, hence have gone that route most of the time in the past 18-20 months.

There are hundreds of guys out there who are just lonely.  This hobby fills a need even if they are living check to check.

SB?

Sugar baby.

.

I have not increased my rates, but something that I haven't noticed mentioned that could be a factor is increased risk. Perhaps some ladies feel that it is more dangerous to work and want to receive more compensation for it. Just a thought from the other side.

Are you in DC or visiting soon?

How do you find SB? Please share some tips/websites etc!

I will be in Tyson's Corner in a week. Not there yet. August 24th - 27th.

I'm not involved in the SB scene, but I think Seeking Arrangements is the most well-known site, nationally.
.
The Erotic Highway forum here at TER is probably a good place to start getting educated.

In my experience, in DC, after those 'laws', many providers raised their rates. Don't know about other areas and hence can't say much about them.

Seems like a lot of the $500+ escorts I've been noticing are visitors. Go to DC Ads section and almost all of them are visitors and are $600+. Personally, I think anyone over $500 is not worth it. Once you get into that range, there really becomes no difference between a $400 GFE provider to a $700 GFE provider. I understand that prices in rent, travel, etc goes up and, therefore, so should rates. However, once you start asking for $700 and there is nothing to add to the experience from a $400 provider, then that's just GPS.  

Many of the ladies that I like the look of and are in my wheelhouse, have priced themselves out of my range. I am not going to debate the rates with them or ask for a discount. I just move on to someone, that I find visually attractive and can afford.  I sure miss the meet n greets we used to have, so that I could meet them prior and see if we had chemistry as well. I found many favorites that way. But I guess it got too risky to do that in todays climate.

And that is what I never understood, pricing oneself out of the market. But perhaps you and I are not their 'market'.  

I theorize thats exactly what it is...
There no longer seems to be a niche for " middle class" clients.
I would assume they prefer the higher six figure earners, who tend to book longer appointments and less frequently than the " average joe"...
So, you unfortunately have to drop a large portion of your hobby allowance on a single visit, or settle for subpar providers. The second of which I would find unacceptable.

People making 300K or more.

Thats why i said " higher six figure earners".
100k isn't shit in NoVa and DC...Hell, thats damn near poverty level.

Is this an example of a veblen good?

Or a Giffen Good.

Yes, a $100k would get you a nice one bedroom apartment, maybe two. You couldn't buy a house if you tried. You'd also be driving a Toyota Camry.