You end up carved up into various cuts of meat and stored in the freezer?
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You end up carved up into various cuts of meat and stored in the freezer?
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[QUOTE=Zippy69;6224411]You end up carved up into various cuts of meat and stored in the freezer?
[URL]https://www.tnaboard.com/showthread.php?2457125-Available-tonight-and-all-week-%26%23128125%3B-Sellwood-incall-outcall-to-anywhere-in-PDX[/URL][/QUOTE]Was it the shaved head that brought you to that question?
Apollo is 100% awesome and wicked hot. Amazing GFE, incredible body.
[QUOTE=PdxHuskie;6224804]Was it the shaved head that brought you to that question?
Apollo is 100% awesome and wicked hot. Amazing GFE, incredible body.[/QUOTE]Eyes. Piercing, throat tats.
[URL]https://eugene.skipthegames.com/female-escorts/caucasian_e/hott-red-head-bbw-ready-to-pla/408025323850[/URL]
Anyone had any luck with Bella?
She sent me some verification photos but I'm not blazing trails anymore so hoping for someone else to review first!
[URL]https://sumosear.ch/images/webpage/young-french-redhead-european/51886472[/URL]
Looks cute, says visiting from a different country, quotes 180 hh 240 h.
Staying out by the airport, will do outcall with a deposit but. No deposits from me!
Let me know? Looks enticing.
Anyone had any luck with Bella?
She sent me some verification photos but I'm not blazing trails anymore so hoping for someone else to review first!
[URL]https://sumosear.ch/images/webpage/young-french-redhead-european/51886472[/URL]
Looks cute, says visiting from a different country, quotes 180 hh 240 h.
Staying out by the airport, will do outcall with a deposit but. No deposits from me!
Let me know? Looks enticing.
No reviews and her only friend is some handle that has multiple super sketchy alerts, like they were trying to set someone up idk, tell me I'm crazy [URL]https://www.tnaboard.com/showthread.php?2457253-Nasty-Natt%26%23128139%3B-Here-To-Make-Your-Dreams-Come-True%26%23128069%3B[/URL].
Took a chance and saw this girl Bella a few nights ago. Her photos looked great. I was pleased that she was better then her photos.
Sexy French girl. Looking great. Prices were under 200. Her beauty made up for the lack of performance. No daty CBJ no msog. It was more of a performance like getting extras at a strip club. But dang was she sexy. And she smelled amazing. I will see her again when she comes back and she says she opens up more on repeat dates. The photos are a good representation and I would say she's better in person.
I'm not finding her link at the moment but if any one Is interested pm me.
[QUOTE=JesseJamez;6225064]Anyone had any luck with Bella?
She sent me some verification photos but I'm not blazing trails anymore so hoping for someone else to review first!
[URL]https://sumosear.ch/images/webpage/young-french-redhead-european/51886472[/URL]
Looks cute, says visiting from a different country, quotes 180 hh 240 h.
Staying out by the airport, will do outcall with a deposit but. No deposits from me!
Let me know? Looks enticing.[/QUOTE]Treat every girl that asks for a deposit as a scam. I don't care if you somehow magically know it isn't because you've seen them before or something. That's a huge no and even small donations add up quickly. Based on the number of calls / texts some girls have told me they get daily, even $5 deposits would have net them several hundred dollars with zero work daily. This is a well that will eventually dry up as they run out of people to scam and hobbyists increasingly start becoming aware of it (and sites like listcrawler warning), but let's help it die faster.
[QUOTE=Nrthwst1;6225093]No reviews and her only friend is some handle that has multiple super sketchy alerts, like they were trying to set someone up idk, tell me I'm crazy [URL]https://www.tnaboard.com/showthread.php?2457253-Nasty-Natt%26%23128139%3B-Here-To-Make-Your-Dreams-Come-True%26%23128069%3B[/URL].[/QUOTE]Confirmed you are crazy. And I'm not 100% convinced those photos are showing a cis girl.
Personally I would steer way clear.
That's her. Yes, she is gorgeous and legit.
It was a strange appointment in the sense it felt very disconnected. Very very limited menu which wasn't made clear before the appointment. But she is very beautiful. It's like getting into the VIP room at a strip club. If it would have been a strip club I would have left feeling like I got very lucky. But it was an appointment that I went in expecting GFE so it was a bit disappointing.
[QUOTE=JesseJamez;6225064]Anyone had any luck with Bella?
She sent me some verification photos but I'm not blazing trails anymore so hoping for someone else to review first!
[URL]https://sumosear.ch/images/webpage/young-french-redhead-european/51886472[/URL]
Looks cute, says visiting from a different country, quotes 180 hh 240 h.
Staying out by the airport, will do outcall with a deposit but. No deposits from me!
Let me know? Looks enticing.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=CoSolo;6225906]That's her. Yes, she is gorgeous and legit.
It was a strange appointment in the sense it felt very disconnected. Very very limited menu which wasn't made clear before the appointment. But she is very beautiful. It's like getting into the VIP room at a strip club. If it would have been a strip club I would have left feeling like I got very lucky. But it was an appointment that I went in expecting GFE so it was a bit disappointing.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the intel. She says she is GFE. Sounded too good to be true. I guess it is.
Not even a little GFE. Probably the most extreme safety session I've ever experienced. But she is gorgeous. And these days when everyone is using filters to make them look better it was refreshing to be so close to such a hot woman.
But majorly misled and disappointed by the false promises.
Where are the perfect providers. Hot, perfect skin, intoxicating smells, full GFE.
I'd like to have a session like that. I don't even see the option anywhere.
Perhaps maybe a European model agency. But they are so high priced and the reviews are usually mixed because they are so over worked.
[QUOTE=TiedYed2112;6226202]Thanks for the intel. She says she is GFE. Sounded too good to be true. I guess it is.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=CoSolo;6226401]Where are the perfect providers. Hot, perfect skin, intoxicating smells, full GFE.
[/QUOTE]Was there for a few months over the summer. Was absolutely gobsmacked at the number of stunners and the comparatively cheap prices over there.
Where do I begin. I wanted to like her but things went for a turn as soon as I asked how much longer til she was ready. Her profile is real (older in person), number is real, but her location was not ready. Apparently she needed to pay for the money she owed for the room. I offered to take her back to my place and then driver her back home. She declined for her own personal reasons (bad experiences which is fair) but still affected the experience. I arrived at 6:30 PM and didn't really get to leave until 7:50 PM! I wasn't charged for the time but I wound up waiting around until she needed to get her rent paid and things together. She asked for the money up front which I was kind enough to pay and then began the waiting game. Prior to our appointment we talked about the things she would do and she sounded nice about it. However, once our session began she was defensive, rude, and attempted to upcharge me for other services rendered. She is a safety girl (which is fine) but she didn't specify as CBJ for hh v FS for hr. Why even bother advertising if you're not willing to provide FS for hh at least. The CBJ wasn't that bad, but at this point I'll take what I can get it as frustrating as it was. Finally got my stuff together, minimal talk, and left for good. If you're the provider reading this. Get it together if you want more clientele. *See at your own risk* rating.
[URL]https://portland.skipthegames.com/female-escorts/caucasian_e/morning-treat-start-your-day-o/798840210158[/URL]
Do you ever come across a listing where the girl is hot, the services are wide open, the reviews are decent, but the price seems wrong?
In those cases it's almost always a scam or something is off. I've taken the risk on many and very few have been TGTBT in person.
The most recent was the French girl Bella. Hot photos, low prices, seemingly GFE with Dfk. Showed up to a sexy woman and ok prices. But the menu sucked. But I'm grateful it wasn't a rob.
[QUOTE=BookOfMorty;6228504]Do you ever come across a listing where the girl is hot, the services are wide open, the reviews are decent, but the price seems wrong?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=BookOfMorty;6228504]Do you ever come across a listing where the girl is hot, the services are wide open, the reviews are decent, but the price seems wrong?[/QUOTE]Usually means the girl sucks at keeping schedule. E. g. , late or no shows.
Just saw this gal on TNA and I thought of giving it a shot. Looks like she only does hand jobs? That's why I'm asking if she might go any further than that or if she might entertain BBBJ or just bb.
Is it me are these girls asking exorbitant amount and they want every thing covered.
As I read these ads, it's like their man haters, come pay me and your lucky I do whatever I do for you. I hate that shit.
Nothing worse than showing up and it's nothing like what you talked about and expectations were full disclosure. As this economy continues to drop and disposable income goes away, these girls are going to begging you to come over and drop their price.
You watch?
Hope you all had a great holiday?
Finbabe.
[QUOTE=FinBabe;6229236]Just saw this gal on TNA and I thought of giving it a shot. Looks like she only does hand jobs? That's why I'm asking if she might go any further than that or if she might entertain BBBJ or just bb.
Is it me are these girls asking exorbitant amount and they want every thing covered.
As I read these ads, it's like their man haters, come pay me and your lucky I do whatever I do for you. I hate that shit.
Nothing worse than showing up and it's nothing like what you talked about and expectations were full disclosure. As this economy continues to drop and disposable income goes away, these girls are going to begging you to come over and drop their price.
You watch?
Hope you all had a great holiday?
Finbabe.[/QUOTE]Becky22 was incredibly sweet and down to earth when I saw her. Very far from a mysogynist attitude. Yes, she was standard finish only, but that's a providers prerogative.
Unpopular opinion incoming:
Providers set their own prices just like businesses. If you don't want to pay the price, don't. It's that simple. Also like businesses, once prices are raised it is very unlikely they will go back down. Prices go up and they stay up.
Maybe the problem isn't that prices are too high, but rather some people's incomes are too low for the things they want.
I've seen Becky22 a few times, she was always nice. She's a body rub provider, so I never went in expecting anything more than a handjob.
I know she *occasionally* posts ads where she offers full service, but I don't think that's always available.
[QUOTE=BarqBiter;6229427]I've seen Becky22 a few times, she was always nice. She's a body rub provider, so I never went in expecting anything more than a handjob.
I know she *occasionally* posts ads where she offers full service, but I don't think that's always available.[/QUOTE]These women are fine. Less expensive and sometimes you want a bit less. I think the married guys who don't want to get warts or herpes are wise to consider it.
[QUOTE=FoolOfATook;6227293]Was there for a few months over the summer. Was absolutely gobsmacked at the number of stunners and the comparatively cheap prices over there.[/QUOTE]Same went there this September and had my first encounter there. Paid 260 there for 2 hours was amazing full GFE MSOG massage, DFK, the works. Came back to America for my second and third does not compare.
Anyone catch Eva by chance? Was wondering if anyone met with her yet and know if the price is worth the experience. I want to get some feedback if possible from people who say her to make sure it's worth as the last time I paid that high of a price got burned by a lackluster experience. Cheers.
[URL]https://tryst.link/escort/forevalynn[/URL]
[QUOTE=FoolOfATook;6227293]Was there for a few months over the summer. Was absolutely gobsmacked at the number of stunners and the comparatively cheap prices over there.[/QUOTE]It also helps that the euro is 1:1 with the dollar now. Porn stars in Europe are often less than what an average GFE experience is here. That's why I've stopped with the hobby here. Going to Czech Republic, Germany, and Austria this coming Spring!
[QUOTE=DosedAgn;6229357]
Unpopular opinion incoming:
Providers set their own prices just like businesses. If you don't want to pay the price, don't. It's that simple. Also like businesses, once prices are raised it is very unlikely they will go back down. Prices go up and they stay up.
Maybe the problem isn't that prices are too high, but rather some people's incomes are too low for the things they want.[/QUOTE]The thing is, there are rumors that the providers are colluding to raise prices. Organizing fake reviews / reviewers. Possibly fucking with providers that don't go along by using the fake accounts to schedule fake appointments.
Many strippers and escorts are complaining that business is super slow. So, do you think they will hold in to tge higher prices until their business dues and they just quit?
I also think that there is an expectation for people to negotiate these days. Which sucks. I hate that, but it seems like it's a necessity now.
[QUOTE=BobbyShafToe;6232337]The thing is, there are rumors that the providers are colluding to raise prices. Organizing fake reviews / reviewers. Possibly fucking with providers that don't go along by using the fake accounts to schedule fake appointments.
Many strippers and escorts are complaining that business is super slow. So, do you think they will hold in to tge higher prices until their business dues and they just quit?
I also think that there is an expectation for people to negotiate these days. Which sucks. I hate that, but it seems like it's a necessity now.[/QUOTE]Collusion only works because there are enough people paying the prices asked. I'm not sure about the negotiating, but outwardly, most providers don't support it.
As for the European prices being low, keep in mind that most of the working ladies are not locals. They are mostly from Eastern Europe or other LCOL areas in Europe. A prime factor that Portland has high prices because we have so few foreign competition (I've stated this before multiple times). Bay area is considered higher COL than PDX, yet their prices are lower in general.
So yea, kinda sucks to live here.
That's a trans.
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[QUOTE=BobbyShafToe;6232337]The thing is, there are rumors that the providers are colluding to raise prices. Organizing fake reviews / reviewers. Possibly fucking with providers that don't go along by using the fake accounts to schedule fake appointments.
Many strippers and escorts are complaining that business is super slow. So, do you think they will hold in to tge higher prices until their business dues and they just quit?
I also think that there is an expectation for people to negotiate these days. Which sucks. I hate that, but it seems like it's a necessity now.[/QUOTE]I can't find it right now, but in the Washington section someone posted a screenshot of a letter that an escort sent to another one, asking if she would agree to raise her prices to a certain amount.
The prices in the Pacific Northwest are artificially high compared to other metropolitan areas, because of the tight knit community that talks to each other, encouraging them to agree to higher prices. I understand there is also suppression of bad reviews, and removal of notices posted by men against bad escorts.
The same thing with escort rates happened in the Tampa market, which according to my buddy in Orlando, has significantly higher prices than Orlando.
There is a no shortage of pussy in the PNW. However there is a shortage of men that have enough backbone to say no, and walk away from greedy pussy. I choose not to be part of the problem.
It's unfortunate that the men of the Pacific Northwest do not realize they are the ones holding the money, and the power they have as the paying customers.
[QUOTE=WarpFactor69;6233356]I can't find it right now, but in the Washington section someone posted a screenshot of a letter that an escort sent to another one, asking if she would agree to raise her prices to a certain amount.
The prices in the Pacific Northwest are artificially high compared to other metropolitan areas, because of the tight knit community that talks to each other, encouraging them to agree to higher prices. I understand there is also suppression of bad reviews, and removal of notices posted by men against bad escorts.
The same thing with escort rates happened in the Tampa market, which according to my buddy in Orlando, has significantly higher prices than Orlando.
There is a no shortage of pussy in the PNW. However there is a shortage of men that have enough backbone to say no, and walk away from greedy pussy. I choose not to be part of the problem.
It's unfortunate that the men of the Pacific Northwest do not realize they are the ones holding the money, and the power they have as the paying customers.[/QUOTE]I have boycotted TNA and not just because of the outrageous prices, but for the accompanying piss poor service. I don't believe things are slow, because seriously, even getting a gal to answer back is an exercise in frustration. As many have stated, prices are cheaper in more expensive markets. I will throw out Vancouver BC as an example. One of the most expensive places to live in North America yet bargain prices with Rockstar service. I admit that I was initially supportive of the gals charging more since the price of everything eventually goes up, but again, as stated, I'm not seeing these price increases elsewhere. And again, and I cannot stress this strongly enough, service has gone to fucking hell. Now is the time of year to make a statement as everyone needs extra cash for Christmas presents and what not. I am personally holding off until after the first of the year and I encourage others to do so also. It's the only way we can get a handle on this thing. Who's with me?
I agree. I will pay 300 for an hour with a good provider but so many are asking 400 and are just not very appealing. Limited menus and not good looking. The attitude alone is a huge turn off. I will happily ask for a lower rate now a days and often the request is honored.
But even still there are not many options it seems.
[QUOTE=WarpFactor69;6233356]I can't find it right now, but in the Washington section someone posted a screenshot of a letter that an escort sent to another one, asking if she would agree to raise her prices to a certain amount.
The prices in the Pacific Northwest are artificially high compared to other metropolitan areas, because of the tight knit community that talks to each other, encouraging them to agree to higher prices. I understand there is also suppression of bad reviews, and removal of notices posted by men against bad escorts.
The same thing with escort rates happened in the Tampa market, which according to my buddy in Orlando, has significantly higher prices than Orlando.
There is a no shortage of pussy in the PNW. However there is a shortage of men that have enough backbone to say no, and walk away from greedy pussy. I choose not to be part of the problem.
It's unfortunate that the men of the Pacific Northwest do not realize they are the ones holding the money, and the power they have as the paying customers.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=WarpFactor69;6233356]I can't find it right now, but in the Washington section someone posted a screenshot of a letter that an escort sent to another one, asking if she would agree to raise her prices to a certain amount.
The prices in the Pacific Northwest are artificially high compared to other metropolitan areas, because of the tight knit community that talks to each other, encouraging them to agree to higher prices. I understand there is also suppression of bad reviews, and removal of notices posted by men against bad escorts.
The same thing with escort rates happened in the Tampa market, which according to my buddy in Orlando, has significantly higher prices than Orlando.
There is a no shortage of pussy in the PNW. However there is a shortage of men that have enough backbone to say no, and walk away from greedy pussy. I choose not to be part of the problem.
It's unfortunate that the men of the Pacific Northwest do not realize they are the ones holding the money, and the power they have as the paying customers.[/QUOTE]I have to agree with you; feels like the prices just keep going higher while the list of knows keeps getting higher, service quality is going down, and robs / service scammers become more common. It's just not worth it. Imo the selection here wasn't always perfect compared to what I'm used to but man the usual sites like stg are like 90% obvious phone number farmers or scammers and the other 10% are like 50 year hunchbacks on every drug under the sun saying they're 20 and trying to charge $$ for hh just to make a corpse seem more active, hah.
I've been exploring less and going with my regulars more often, though I feel like there's not all that great of a selection at sane prices anymore. Kind of funny that even the under the table services are going up in price lmao.
Price fixing is an agreement (written, verbal, or inferred from conduct) among competitors to raise, lower, maintain, or stabilize prices or price levels. Generally, the antitrust laws require that each company establish prices and other competitive terms on its own, without agreeing with a competitor.
It's time to correct the market. The loudest and most entitled voices are the ones with the highest rate and least recent reviews. That constantly need to tour because only a few people in their city see them.
It's time for hobbyist solidarity.
I generally disagree. I workout and used to buy chicken thighs at 1. 99 per lb 2-3 years ago. Currently chicken thighs are 7. 99 lb at my local new seasons. Chicken thighs cost what salmon would sometimes cost like 2 years ago which is crazy. I went to the store yesterday and some stuff that would have cost maybe 30 bucks 1-2 years ago is now 55-60 bucks.
Prices with escorts are probably up about 100 per hour on average. I research escorts I plan to see very intensely to thoroughly vet them, and go through lots of their old postings and you can see how things change over time. Blondetabatha wants 450 per hour today, and wanted 350 per hour 1 year ago and 2 years before that wanted 300 per hour. However it is what it is. Eventually the market will correct itself (my understanding is prices came down quite a bit with the COVID recession to absolute bargain basement levels). There's also probably a recession right around the corner which will drive prices down as well. But right now the price increases are to cover general cost of life increases these ladies have to manage (they have kids, rent, bills, etc and like all of us the cost of living has gone up for obvious reasons). If they keep the price the same, then they have to increase volume which is not desirable either for most of us. Most of these ladies really don't have their life stuff together in general (thus why they are escorts and strippers and not high priced lawyers) and with higher volumes you have more ghosting, distracted bad service, complaints, etc etc with a group of ladies who in my opinion are generally pretty disorganized and flakey at baseline. That's probably the thing that disgusts me the most of about this hobby: its not the risk of disease or getting arrested (both of which seem pretty low if you approach it smartly), its the damn flakiness of these "alleged" businesswomen. If real businesses were that flaky, they'd be out of business in 10 seconds.
On a more silly note, I also kind of have been insulated from the price adjustments because prior I would always tip 50 to 100 dollars anyway. Now I just don't tip...
I found the post that includes the thumbnail of the escort asking another to agree to a higher price. To view it click on the words "view original post"
[QUOTE=LeoTheLion;6221703]Yes! I've been fighting the urge to ***** about prices and deposits too.
As soon as a chick asks for one, that is a nope for me. I don't care how much safer you feel because you just ghosted me after taking my money.
And speaking of prices, it is insane how much some of these people ask for. One of my friends, she sent me a picture of a message she got. These greedy broads trying to pull some collusion shit, price gouging all the way to the bank. These white knights getting ripped off and they don't even know it.
Unless they are model status there is no way anyone should be charging that much. It is cool they are making double the money for the same work, but my broke ass did not get a 50 percent raise.
And I am going to kiss ass a bit, I am a big fan of the admin here and how he gives the smackdown to some indivuals.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Nunya206;6233548]Price fixing is an agreement (written, verbal, or inferred from conduct) among competitors to raise, lower, maintain, or stabilize prices or price levels. Generally, the antitrust laws require that each company establish prices and other competitive terms on its own, without agreeing with a competitor.
It's time to correct the market. The loudest and most entitled voices are the ones with the highest rate and least recent reviews. That constantly need to tour because only a few people in their city see them.
It's time for hobbyist solidarity.[/QUOTE]Guys, These gals can't even maintain their own schedules. You honestly think they're smart Or organized enough to collude with each other to fix prices? I think you're giving them more credit than they deserve. Prices are up, because every thing else is up. Simple.
[QUOTE=Alas5877;6233934]Guys, These gals can't even maintain their own schedules. You honestly think they're smart Or organized enough to collude with each other to fix prices? I think you're giving them more credit than they deserve. Prices are up, because every thing else is up. Simple.[/QUOTE]Whether or not the providers are colluding or not is irrelevant. (Side note. I think your misogyny is showing by thinking they aren't "smart enough" to work together.) And, your post appears to be dissuading us pooners from working together, so who's the smart ones again? The bottom line is we are the consumers and therefore we drive the market. Theoretically anyway. All I am suggesting is that we flex our consumer strength and bring about some changes in the local market to align with what many of us are seeing in other markets. In solidarity, Misterjimmy.
[QUOTE=Alas5877;6233934]Guys, These gals can't even maintain their own schedules. You honestly think they're smart Or organized enough to collude with each other to fix prices? I think you're giving them more credit than they deserve. Prices are up, because every thing else is up. Simple.[/QUOTE]I agree. The straw man argument. "That one time this one thing happened, so it makes it true all the time."
[QUOTE=Alas5877;6233934]Guys, These gals can't even maintain their own schedules. You honestly think they're smart Or organized enough to collude with each other to fix prices? I think you're giving them more credit than they deserve. Prices are up, because every thing else is up. Simple.[/QUOTE]Agree but disagree.
Can they keep their schedules straight and their shit together? Not always. Do they see the prices their competition is charging and adjust their own? Absolutely.
Perfect example. Dominic Dimes in Salem. She was a 250 or 300/ hr girl when she came into town, started advertising on STG, etc. A few weeks later, she got on TNA, her prices jumped to 400/ hr.
Monkey see, Monkey do. Not saying it's a collusion, but I do think they all see the prices others are charging and increase their own.
[QUOTE=Jd058;6234134]Agree but disagree.
Can they keep their schedules straight and their shit together? Not always. Do they see the prices their competition is charging and adjust their own? Absolutely.
Perfect example. Dominic Dimes in Salem. She was a 250 or 300/ hr girl when she came into town, started advertising on STG, etc. A few weeks later, she got on TNA, her prices jumped to 400/ hr.
Monkey see, Monkey do. Not saying it's a collusion, but I do think they all see the prices others are charging and increase their own.[/QUOTE]There are plenty examples on this site, talking about escorts that were on Mega personals or skip the games that moved to TNA, then inflated their prices. Same thing with Tryst and Private Delights.
For the other poster that gave the example of blonde Tabitha, have you considered expanding your research? My point was that prices are artificially inflated in the PNW compared to other metropolitan areas, and your response is to refer to a local high priced escort? That just validates my point.
Housing in California is MUCH higher than it is here, and gas is a dollar more per gallon. Yet I can easily find gorgeous young fully GFE beauties for $300 an hour there. The cost of escorts in other metropolitan areas has not risen as sharply as the Pacific Northwest. I refuse to be part of the problem.