The counter counter points!
[QUOTE=DJMiles;5269968]I was talking about the rising prices of the regular providers. I think we all agree that the better providers deserve more than the rest. As far as I can see, every provider that was poor a year ago is still poor today, but costing more. My message was just to highlight that there are two messages about prices and they are getting mixed up. It wasn't directed at you and your points.[/QUOTE]Hopefully my post came across as intended, nothing rude or impolite, just stating that my OP detailed three ladies specifically, none of whom have raised their donations in several years. So you know, I do agree with the belief that rates seem to have gone up in the past few years and, in general, that at least some of the increase seems undeserved. To me, knowledge is power and mongers should thoroughly vet any provider to determine if they meet their criteria for someone they'd want to spend their time (money) with. If there is anything you don't like, including the donation, don't see them. If you're uncertain, set up one visit and then make a decision on any future visits by how that encounter went. There are plenty of low donation providers out there that I've seen once and would gladly see again. Though there certainly are quite a few that I'd most definitely put in the "one and done" category!