Inflation doesn't justify the price jumps we've seen
[QUOTE=ChrisCarr;4547340]Remember that inflation ups the prices for them too. A quality low-volume provider has to shower and apply expensive make up and sexy outfits 3 or 4 times a day. They pay (sales) tax on every purchase just like us, their rent goes up a bit every year like us, buy gas food yadda yadda. I view a $20 as a reflection of the cost of living increases we experience in this area across the board. We can't expect pussy to stay as cheap as we want it all the time. The vag market swings based on so many factors, but I think the accessibility to real time pricing information is going to have the biggest impact. The net makes it so easy for many girls (and pimps) to know what the bare minimum is and what the realistic possibilities are at the upper end. Yes, most are bad at math and most have little business sense, which is why it's easy for providers from out of town to look up someone local in tryst or eros, see her asking 400 hr, and then figure they start there not ever realizing while they belong in the 150 hr category at home, here they are at best 240 hr here.[/QUOTE]Yes, there is some inflation, but that doesn't justify the significant price increases providers have been demanding over the last year or two.
Remember that most mongers are lucky to get maybe 1 or 2% a year in pay increases, if they get a raise at all. And I, for one, am living on a lot less than I was earning before the last major recession. I'm sure I'm not alone in that regard. The service isn't getting any better despite the increased rates. Mongers need to stand their ground regarding prices and tips or else most mongers will be priced out of the hobby.
Inflation and price creep in the DC area
[QUOTE=TomMcAn;4547973]Yes, there is some inflation, but that doesn't justify the significant price increases providers have been demanding over the last year or two.
Remember that most mongers are lucky to get maybe 1 or 2% a year in pay increases, if they get a raise at all. And I, for one, am living on a lot less than I was earning before the last major recession. I'm sure I'm not alone in that regard. The service isn't getting any better despite the increased rates. Mongers need to stand their ground regarding prices and tips or else most mongers will be priced out of the hobby.[/QUOTE]Been in the hobby for a long time. Have to beat the bushes and explore the newer women. Price creep is natural and these girls see what others are receiving / advertising. A lot of the higher end providers host each other and artificially hold prices up. If the price is to high move on to the next new version. If you get hung up on someone the price increases are bound to happen. In my experiences prices almost always drop around the holidays. Lot's of bills to pay and mongers have more obligations also.
Some mongers stand their ground on price, some make enough that money isn't a factor and there's always the white knights that tell them they should charge more. LOL. It's always changing and that's part of the game. Glad this site became operational again. Reliable information helps us all.