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Toshiba

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Just a feeling ive got,

To coincide with the economy picking up do you think prices are rising?

hollysbeenabadgirl

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The following observations do not answer your question, but I was thinking it over it only yesterday...

1) Not one person has tried to haggle my prices in the last two months, there was always a couple a week prior to this.

2) An overwhelming number of those I see have stated my prices should be £20-40 higher recently. Granted it does not affect them as I price stick with those I have seen, plus knock £20 off for regulars. Granted it is no doubt thinly veiled flattery and I will not be increasing my prices as I am bloody 37 and no porn star. However, it used to be the odd random slightly fluffier punter who said such things, now it is almost getting repetitive.

The spike in both may indeed be coincidental or due to the fact I have slightly moved area and my accommodation is rather nice, or indeed I may be a bullshitting pro$$ie  :lol: :P However there have been indications that certainly in my area if a pro$$ie put her price up by £20 nobody would blink.

Offline smiths

Just a feeling ive got,

To coincide with the economy picking up do you think prices are rising?

Not in my area generally with Indies no they arent. My punting costs me less than it did 10 years ago on average.

Some Agencies, Parlours and Parties have increased their prices though, i dont punt through Agencies anymore though so that doesnt affect me.

Offline latecomer

I've noticed locally that a lot of girls, especially new and inexperienced ones, are trying to start at £70 for 30 mins whereas until recently £60 was more normal.  There are loads of Romanians advertising at £60 but whether the profiles are even genuine is another matter.

Offline tazz

The following observations do not answer your question, but I was thinking it over it only yesterday...

1) Not one person has tried to haggle my prices in the last two months, there was always a couple a week prior to this.

2) An overwhelming number of those I see have stated my prices should be £20-40 higher recently. Granted it does not affect them as I price stick with those I have seen, plus knock £20 off for regulars. Granted it is no doubt thinly veiled flattery and I will not be increasing my prices as I am bloody 37 and no porn star. However, it used to be the odd random slightly fluffier punter who said such things, now it is almost getting repetitive.

The spike in both may indeed be coincidental or due to the fact I have slightly moved area and my accommodation is rather nice, or indeed I may be a bullshitting pro$$ie  :lol: :P However there have been indications that certainly in my area if a pro$$ie put her price up by £20 nobody would blink.

Where is your area?

Offline mattylondon

Just a feeling ive got,

To coincide with the economy picking up do you think prices are rising?
No, I  cannot say I've seen that in the areas I punt. If anything, they've flat lined. I see the odd EE who's now been here for some time stick their prices up, but there are always plenty of younger prossies to take their place.  ;)

Toshiba

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I've noticed locally that a lot of girls, especially new and inexperienced ones, are trying to start at £70 for 30 mins whereas until recently £60 was more normal.  There are loads of Romanians advertising at £60 but whether the profiles are even genuine is another matter.


Me too, the indies are seemingly higher of late, £60. £70 for 30 mins is getting the norm, the 2 popular agencies in newcastle are still at £50 for this service so its not all bad but looking around i do sense an increase, £50 is about right i hope it stays that way

Offline blackburnian

In the north west I would say they have , 18 months ago £100 hr was the norm for English wgs - now it's £120-140  , EE's used to be £60- 80 hr but I've even seen some at £ 100 hr and with shitty aw feedback.

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cjkany2015

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I posted a thread saying similar recently. I don't feel as though prices have moved much in a decade but they're on the up in London this year.

I still see £150 punts as a bit of a hard sell. Even if the girl is good I just a bit of a mental line in the sand where I start thinking what else I could do with the money. £120-£130 is reasonable on both sides I think.

pleasure

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I still see £150 punts as a bit of a hard sell. Even if the girl is good I just a bit of a mental line in the sand where I start thinking what else I could do with the money. £120-£130 is reasonable on both sides I think.

That's exactly it for me. I generally go for half hours, and the £60 seems reasonable to me. £70 I'll consider if something about the girl really catches my eye, but any more than that is an instant "no". Recently, a couple of girls who I liked seeing have gradually increased their prices to the point where I went elsewhere, which is a real shame.

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circusbizarre

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nope not for me about the same as always

Offline CBPaul

Yes and no.

No - For WGs I would consider typical prices in the Cambridge area are EE £100 - £120 for an hour, English £130 - £140. Hasn't changed.

A few English girls seem to be coming up with new profiles announcing that they are back to great fanfare and a price hike. Funny that they don't seem to generate the number of feedbacks they did when prices were lower so dusty phone syndrome I guess.

Yes - the skanky profiles I wouldn't consider - Romanian claiming to be Spanish... all services including bareback, hidden or obviously bollocks feedback etc, these prices have gone up from £80 to £100. I think this is to make them seem slightly more believable as 80 quid for an hour with a stunning beauty is too cheap  :crazy:

Offline JamesKW

The following observations do not answer your question, but I was thinking it over it only yesterday...

 

2) An overwhelming number of those I see have stated my prices should be £20-40 higher recently.

Who are these idiots surely no one tells someone they would prefur to pay £20-40 more ,the best thing is to always say is that you think you are paying too much

Offline Steve2

Who are these idiots surely no one tells someone they would prefur to pay £20-40 more ,the best thing is to always say is that you think you are paying too much

Maybe Jimmy has been to see her

 :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi:

In my area the prices seem to have stayed pretty constant. The girls who do hike them up often reduce them pretty quickly . I would assume their phones go very quiet
« Last Edit: March 03, 2014, 02:15:39 pm by Steve2 »

vorian

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I could cope (Not happy but could cope) with prices creeping up over time, if the quality of service was improving at the same rate but as previously discussed many times, on the whole price and standard of service are not related.

vorian

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Who are these idiots surely no one tells someone they would prefer to pay £20-40 more ,the best thing is to always say is that you think you are paying too much

These punters have, their own private cell reserved in hell. Guess they are just trying to curry favour with the prossie standing in front of them, what's that word I have heard somewhere before, flappies, flumpies, flippies. 

That's it "Fluffies"

Offline Urban_G

I don't think prices have been rising at all, in fact I think they reached a plateau some years back and have remained at the same level since.

My reasoning is based on my earlier punting days which only consisted of parlours.
It used to be £60 for 30 mins for a standard service of massage, oral with condom and sex with condom, no kissing. Since then the services gradually changed with DFK becoming commonplace now, as has OWO and the prices also change to £80 to reflect this.
So I think although the price has gone up, so too have the services and it balances out.

However, since discovering UKP and becoming more confident with AW I have managed to secure the same services for only £60, so in that sense the price has come down (for me). And the wg's I've seen that do charge £80 provide a much better service than I would receive at a parlour.

Lea

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I usually never post here,unless really have something to say, but can confirm  that prices ARE creeping up ( well, at least from what I and probably others, hence this thread,  noticed.)

I do not know what are the contributing factors (economic recovery?) but I'm glad that its not going down the hill as that was the trend over a few years (started escorting in 2011). Funny, because people expected the opposite because of the influx.

vorian

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I usually never post here,unless really have something to say, but can confirm  that prices ARE creeping up ( well, at least from what I and probably others, hence this thread,  noticed.)

I do not know what are the contributing factors (economic recovery?) but I'm glad that its not going down the hill as that was the trend over a few years (started escorting in 2011). Funny, because people expected the opposite because of the influx.

Why do you think prices are going up, interested to get your point of view.

Offline Dani

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I think prices are probably going to stay the same at least for another year or two maybe longer as more and more women are turning to this job.  Most areas are now saturated so prices had to drop to get enough work.

I have noticed quite a lot of EE girls in my area putting their prices up above that of the English girls  Most English charge between £50 - £60 for half hour up here but the EEs are going for £70 but after speaking to a few they think as it is getting warmer they will get busier so upped the prices.  It doesn't work that way but it is a nice thought.

In the East Midlands prices are staying the same or dropping slightly as so many more women yet still only the same amount of punters

vorian

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I think prices are probably going to stay the same at least for another year or two maybe longer as more and more women are turning to this job.  Most areas are now saturated so prices had to drop to get enough work.

I have noticed quite a lot of EE girls in my area putting their prices up above that of the English girls  Most English charge between £50 - £60 for half hour up here but the EEs are going for £70 but after speaking to a few they think as it is getting warmer they will get busier so upped the prices.  It doesn't work that way but it is a nice thought.

In the East Midlands prices are staying the same or dropping slightly as so many more women yet still only the same amount of punters

Interesting, It does seem that when discussing prices on the forum, it seems the hour price is the one that gets the headline, maybe the 30min price as a benchmark has more relevance.  :unknown:

Lea

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My observations are: apparently, some people in my area have increased their rates (at least on AW), also had a chat with a few friends working in this industry- everybody seems to be charging more these days.  And I, myself, noticed a considerable reduction in the amount of hagglers calling me ( as somebody else pointed out).

vorian

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My observations are: apparently, some people in my area have increased their rates (at least on AW), also had a chat with a few friends working in this industry- everybody seems to be charging more these days.  And I, myself, noticed a considerable reduction in the amount of hagglers calling me ( as somebody else pointed out).

Thanks, what area are you in roughly, it seems price changes may be regional.

Lea

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Central London/ west end.  Again, I only escort part -time nowadays, but as mentioned before, others have also notice a tendency i.e. increase of rates.

Offline mattylondon

My observations are: apparently, some people in my area have increased their rates (at least on AW), also had a chat with a few friends working in this industry- everybody seems to be charging more these days.  And I, myself, noticed a considerable reduction in the amount of hagglers calling me ( as somebody else pointed out).
People increase rates all the time. That happens in any business. Some will succeed. Others will soon lose business and revert back to their original prices. I punt in London and haven't noticed anything unique on that score for years. At least via AW. Establishments work to different business principles and have higher overheads. The question is always whether a rate increase can be sustained over the longer term.

I've tended to notice that with EEs, for example, the more established girls, who've been in the country a while, will go for a rate increase once they've solidified their 'reputation' or client case. Some but not all. However, this is offset by fresh girls arriving on the block, so it's a constant cycle.

I've seen more and more girls experiment with 45 minute bookings, for example. Trying to get more than they would for 30 minutes, but recognizing the fact that their hourly rate may be out of reach for many or unrealistically set. Smart marketing in my book and also benefits the punter.
« Last Edit: March 03, 2014, 07:13:10 pm by mattylondon »

hollysbeenabadgirl

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Where is your area?

M3 Surrey/Hants border, most clients are from Guildford/Cobham/Esher/Weybridge/Windsor or the South coast as a rule, only a small minority on my doorstep.

I think it must be a regional thing as the posts show.

In regard to fluffies, I wouldn't say the type of girl I am attracts the fluffies, quite the opposite in fact. Goodness knows why, maybe it is simply in response to other girls raising them locally.

sam106

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I think if anything after browsing other ladies profiles prices are going down..

hollysbeenabadgirl

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I think if anything after browsing other ladies profiles prices are going down..

What is your rough area? You may be in an area with a lot of profiles?

Offline Jimmyredcab

Maybe Jimmy has been to see her

 :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi:

In my area the prices seem to have stayed pretty constant.

Yes, but your area does tend to attract plenty of pond life, no offense meant.    :hi:

Offline Jimmyredcab

People increase rates all the time. That happens in any business.

Yes but let's not forget that prostitition is not a legitimate business, no tax, no VAT, no business rates.  :hi:

sam106

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What is your rough area? You may be in an area with a lot of profiles?

Im based in the the south east of kent.

Offline Steve2

Yes, but your area does tend to attract plenty of pond life, no offense meant.    :hi:

More bollocks Jimbo.

 :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi:

Offline Steve2

Yes but let's not forget that prostitition is not a legitimate business, no tax, no VAT, no business rates.  :hi:

What has that got to do with prices Jimbo?

Offline Jimmyredcab

What has that got to do with prices Jimbo?

Everything, prostitution is not a real business ------------------ surely even you know that.    :dash:

Some girls have no expenses at all, work from their council flat, advertise for free on Adultwork and even get free condoms at the clinic.

Compare that to a girl who runs a hairdressers on the high street.     :hi:

Amira

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Best things in life do not come cheap!
 :wackogirl:

Offline mattylondon

Yes but let's not forget that prostitition is not a legitimate business, no tax, no VAT, no business rates.  :hi:
I agree with you. I meant business in a general, rather than a literal sense. hi:

Of course, plenty of legitimate business also take money, cash in hand, but don't declare it to HMRC. Plumbers, electricians, builders. Oh and taxi drivers. I'm sure you'd never do that though? :cool:
« Last Edit: March 05, 2014, 03:44:46 pm by mattylondon »