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I subscribe to the TravelZoo Top 20 email, which gets sent out weekly of what they consider the best travel deals for that week. It got me thinking.

One hour punt for £200? That's a cheap weekend away in the UK. Two punts - you could get 5 days in the med including flights/hotel/food on a deal. 4 punts at £200, that's a weeks cruise somewhere with one of the mainstream lines. You could go on.

Now you could argue that it could be the same for any 'hobby', that set of expensive golf clubs, the mid-life crisis of buying that sports car or whatever. However the golf clubs last more than an hour however! I guess that's why they say punting is not for the faint hearted, or poor :lol:

Anyone consider how much they have spent and equate it something else?

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I subscribe to the TravelZoo Top 20 email, which gets sent out weekly of what they consider the best travel deals for that week. It got me thinking.

One hour punt for £200? That's a cheap weekend away in the UK. Two punts - you could get 5 days in the med including flights/hotel/food on a deal. 4 punts at £200, that's a weeks cruise somewhere with one of the mainstream lines. You could go on.

Now you could argue that it could be the same for any 'hobby', that set of expensive golf clubs, the mid-life crisis of buying that sports car or whatever. However the golf clubs last more than an hour however! I guess that's why they say punting is not for the faint hearted, or poor :lol:

Anyone consider how much they have spent and equate it something else?
Pretty sure there is already a thread on this.

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I subscribe to the TravelZoo Top 20 email, which gets sent out weekly of what they consider the best travel deals for that week. It got me thinking.

One hour punt for £200? That's a cheap weekend away in the UK. Two punts - you could get 5 days in the med including flights/hotel/food on a deal. 4 punts at £200, that's a weeks cruise somewhere with one of the mainstream lines. You could go on.

Now you could argue that it could be the same for any 'hobby', that set of expensive golf clubs, the mid-life crisis of buying that sports car or whatever. However the golf clubs last more than an hour however! I guess that's why they say punting is not for the faint hearted, or poor :lol:

Anyone consider how much they have spent and equate it something else?

I had a conversation with a SP about a house she had purchased and how she was able to afford it because of the stock market investments she made using the money from escorting. I got me thinking about how much of the house I had purchased. I had a little cry once I had done the calculation.

An alternative would be to work out if you could retire earlier if you had not punted.

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I subscribe to the TravelZoo Top 20 email, which gets sent out weekly of what they consider the best travel deals for that week. It got me thinking.

One hour punt for £200? That's a cheap weekend away in the UK. Two punts - you could get 5 days in the med including flights/hotel/food on a deal. 4 punts at £200, that's a weeks cruise somewhere with one of the mainstream lines. You could go on.

Now you could argue that it could be the same for any 'hobby', that set of expensive golf clubs, the mid-life crisis of buying that sports car or whatever. However the golf clubs last more than an hour however! I guess that's why they say punting is not for the faint hearted, or poor :lol:

Anyone consider how much they have spent and equate it something else?

over the 20+ years... certainly a small house or retiring a few years earlier (oh the thought of all that compounded £££  ;))

Offline Hobbit

Exactly. We all could have saved up much more or bought a small house, etc. Instead, we go to the grave with wonderful memories that most people can only dream of.

Offline jamiekinkxxx

Exactly. We all could have saved up much more or bought a small house, etc. Instead, we go to the grave with wonderful memories that most people can only dream of.

certainly do not disagree with looking at it through that lens  :thumbsup:

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Exactly. We all could have saved up much more or bought a small house, etc. Instead, we go to the grave with wonderful memories that most people can only dream of.

Really?

I'll go to my grave with a feeling of sullen resentment!

I'm reading this on a Chromebook. Over the years I've had loads of laptops running Microsoft.  But I've found that I really get on with Chromebooks. And I think it's time for a new one. I've just had a look at the Argos site, and I can get one for under £200...  I've no doubt it will give years of good service.

Better  than spending the same money on just a one hour service from an SP.

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I subscribe to the TravelZoo Top 20 email, which gets sent out weekly of what they consider the best travel deals for that week. It got me thinking.

One hour punt for £200? That's a cheap weekend away in the UK. Two punts - you could get 5 days in the med including flights/hotel/food on a deal. 4 punts at £200, that's a weeks cruise somewhere with one of the mainstream lines. You could go on.

Now you could argue that it could be the same for any 'hobby', that set of expensive golf clubs, the mid-life crisis of buying that sports car or whatever. However the golf clubs last more than an hour however! I guess that's why they say punting is not for the faint hearted, or poor :lol:

Anyone consider how much they have spent and equate it something else?

What cheap weekend is £200 in the UK?
or £400 for 5 days away?
I must be looking in the wrong place  :D

Anyway traveling is indeed rewarding and you have the memories, material things... not so much, whatever we buy now it wears off very quickly and in few years you forget about it.
Ideally you afford to do both, traveling from time to time and punting, each to their own, I am not taking anything with me when dying and it could be tomorrow for all I know  :)

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Really?

I'll go to my grave with a feeling of sullen resentment!

I'm reading this on a Chromebook. Over the years I've had loads of laptops running Microsoft.  But I've found that I really get on with Chromebooks. And I think it's time for a new one. I've just had a look at the Argos site, and I can get one for under £200...  I've no doubt it will give years of good service.

Better  than spending the same money on just a one hour service from an SP.

That's very sad, the analogy with the £200 chromebook doesn't make much sense for me if you're in this hobby.

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That's very sad, the analogy with the £200 chromebook doesn't make much sense for me if you're in this hobby.

Okay, I'll use an entertainment analogy.

I could pay for a return train ticket to London, then see a west end show, have a meal, and still have change out of a farthing  £200... :cool:

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No, I don't compare my punting spend to any other expense. It's something I really enjoy, is a physical and mental "need" and I'll do it for as long as I can.

Offline BrixtonBrewers

These comparisons only really affect me when it's been a shit booking.

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No, I don't compare my punting spend to any other expense. It's something I really enjoy, is a physical and mental "need" and I'll do it for as long as I can.

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Let me see now.
So if I hadn’t spent so much on holidays and travel. Cos we all know a camping holiday is just as good.
Or.
Spent a lot of money on ridiculously expensive motor cars. Cos we all know that rusty old mini you had as an 18 year old would get you from A to B much the same.
Or.
Have spent far too much on the clothes in the wardrobe. Cos we all know Primark is just the same as that Ralph Lauren polo shirt I’m wearing.
Or
Why buy the fillet steak and asparagus I like so much when a burger and fries fills you up just as much.

I could go on, Timex instead of the Rolex/Breitling etc.


Mmmmmmm. I guess I could have bought a bigger house and retired earlier with a bigger pension.

Then again I retired at 55, sold a big house, drive a nice car and eat anything I fancy.

I think the idea really is to live comfortably within your means and as anyone that little bit older will tell you.
Life is far too fucking short. So bloody well live it.  :D
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Offline jamiekinkxxx

These comparisons only really affect me when it's been a shit booking.

This is so true.  :thumbsup:

I must confess been a very long time since I have had a bad experience, and only then does it pass through my mind (very briefly I must add) why I do the hobby and what I could have spent the wasted money on instead.

I then quickly I revert to the attitude that Hendrix has

Offline paul_tall_

Okay, I'll use an entertainment analogy.

I could pay for a return train ticket to London, then see a west end show, have a meal, and still have change out of a farthing  £200... :cool:
Just for you or you and a guest ?
No idea how far out of London you are and where you would eat but if that’s for 2 that would be impressive with a west end ticket

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Just for you or you and a guest ?
No idea how far out of London you are and where you would eat but if that’s for 2 that would be impressive with a west end ticket

+1

Offline Nomerzypuntr

I could get driving license, a car, travelling to other countries- Europe, Middle East, Thailand
Then of course could fuck ladies the places I visit👀‼️

Offline alabama1

Really?

I'll go to my grave with a feeling of sullen resentment!

I'm reading this on a Chromebook. Over the years I've had loads of laptops running Microsoft.  But I've found that I really get on with Chromebooks. And I think it's time for a new one. I've just had a look at the Argos site, and I can get one for under £200...  I've no doubt it will give years of good service.

Better  than spending the same money on just a one hour service from an SP.
Which begs the question..If that's the case, why did you join the site only last year ?  :crazy:

Offline deg_dilemma

This does cross my mind quite a bit but that's just the type of person I am. I will always over-think things and that includes spending money on SPs.

I do justify the cost as something I do for myself. The family and home are OK, they need something we buy it or fix it etc.... and I kind of leave my 'fun' money to the end of the long list of expenditure. I certainly do value a nice massage and the occasional escort, and I despise when it's been a poor experience, a waste of my time and money - because I can't then just pop out and spend another £200 right away.

A few years ago I had a regular at £120/hour and I was more than happy to see her every time she was touring here. I didn't think about the cost then because I had a great time every single time.

Unfortunately more recent SPs are a poor show more often than not (for me).

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Which begs the question..If that's the case, why did you join the site only last year ?  :crazy:

Because I enjoy the sparkling conversation, badinage, and scintillating wit of the other members.

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Just for you or you and a guest ?
No idea how far out of London you are and where you would eat but if that’s for 2 that would be impressive with a west end ticket

I wouldn't want a burd tagging along and spoiling the evening.

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The OP asked a question of others, I gave my reply.


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These comparisons only really affect me when it's been a shit booking.

64 now and I know I am slowing down the recharge to a cum shot is more than half a day after reading Ad`A reveiw of the two girls and 3 cums in the Chinese flat I popped in at 10.45 the next morning and had a great time with the smaller girl he recommend I found it took me longer to cum and foolishly I returned as she was sooo nice and did a nother 1/2 hr for 60 quid ..I ll give her her due she took a real pounding in doggy edge of bed and rode me hard for a few mins in squat cowgirl ( i was on floor so it was a bit easier to do than on the bed  ;) :D ) but I just couldnt nut it out  :( :( :( I stupidly should of gone back next day but thought popping an extra 50mg and being hard would do job so 120 quid for me was a big spend and it could of done a good weeks shoping I thought after as I walked back up to the Sainsburys car park...However in the past month 3 of my customers have died and ive been to on funeral online and one real life at the real funeral at the local cremarty I found myself looking at the smart young women thinking find one like her on AW before its to late for  you matey  :rolleyes: :rolleyes: so I am looking now  :hi:

Offline Charliehutton

Age can be a factor. One of the few advantages of getting old is that you reach a point where whatever you may have in the bank, you're unlikely to need it for anything else. Chances are it will either go to your kids - who will only waste it - or, more likely, pay for care home fees at more than £1000 a week when you're gaga.

So spending £100 for half an hour with a delightful Oriental strumpet makes perfect financial sense :yahoo:

Offline Bhamguy

I had a conversation with a SP about a house she had purchased and how she was able to afford it because of the stock market investments she made using the money from escorting. I got me thinking about how much of the house I had purchased. I had a little cry once I had done the calculation.

An alternative would be to work out if you could retire earlier if you had not punted.

Let us know then how much u put towards it m8

Offline Analist

I compare it to fine dining.
A typical meal in a one star Michelin restaurant is £100-150 without drinks. Two star will set you back over £200 like the going rate for many escorts. But the meal lasts a lot longer and you'll be served by a lot more people!

Offline Thephoenix

Why worry about making comparisons and wasting money?

Nothing compares to a sensual FBSM with B2B and maybe RO, but you can have all.

My small mansion on the Mersey Riviera is still standing, my old Morris Marina still attracts the ladies, and Fagash Lill still provides vgvfm down at Birkenhead docks.


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Why worry about making comparisons and wasting money?

Nothing compares to a sensual FBSM with B2B and maybe RO, but you can have all.

My small mansion on the Mersey Riviera is still standing, my old Morris Marina still attracts the ladies, and Fagash Lill still provides vgvfm down at Birkenhead docks.

Ah, yes Fagash was always a cut above the rest, on the grounds she still had most of her teeth.

Tp, do you remember 'Felicity's Hat Hire', at a busy junction on Queens Drive? It might still be there now, for all I know. Long before I'd ever heard of money laundering, more than forty years ago, I remember being rather baffled as to why so many Scouse women - and I married one of them - would want to hire a hat, apart from once a year at Aintree. There was never much evidence of them when strolling around Knotty Ash, for sure.

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Oh to have a Morris Marina sitting alongside my Austin Allegro in my collection of desirable motor cars.

I’ll never understand why the British motor car industry collapsed.  :D :lol:

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Oh to have a Morris Marina sitting alongside my Austin Allegro in my collection of desirable motor cars.

I’ll never understand why the British motor car industry collapsed.  :D :lol:

...two British classics.... don't forget the Princess  ;)

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Ah, yes Fagash was always a cut above the rest, on the grounds she still had most of her teeth.

Tp, do you remember 'Felicity's Hat Hire', at a busy junction on Queens Drive? It might still be there now, for all I know. Long before I'd ever heard of money laundering, more than forty years ago, I remember being rather baffled as to why so many Scouse women - and I married one of them - would want to hire a hat, apart from once a year at Aintree. There was never much evidence of them when strolling around Knotty Ash, for sure.

I can't say I remember that shop.
I see it's by The Rocket (which only local folk would know what I'm talking about).

I guess it's also useful for Scouse weddings which can be quite extravagant.

In relation to race meetings, many young Scouse fillies regularly travel on the train for the Chester races.
They're a sight to behold walking through town.
Not so much on the way back to the station when they're bedraggled and worse for wear, carrying their stilettos and hobbling along in flip-flops.

I've been told that M&S may provide a free dress hire service for some enterprising young ladies who reputably may choose to  wear one of their latest creations for the races, then get a refund the next day, but surely that's not true.

However I digress, and will be accused of highjacking the thread, so I'll leave it there before I get into trouble. :rolleyes: :thumbsup:
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Offline Momodan38

No, I don't compare my punting spend to any other expense. It's something I really enjoy, is a physical and mental "need" and I'll do it for as long as I can.

Same here.

I’m more concerned with the strike I’m going to pose before riga mortis sets in.

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When I started out in the late 80s, there were local brothels all over London, although nothing like the parlour scene up north. They were just houses/flats with a line up of girls. But I remember  the term "Casual Punter" or "Casual Customer" being used if you were not a regular or just opted for a hand job, and didn't bother yourself with latest news from the brothel, and were not bothered about who you saw, and might not coming back for six months.


It's not a phrase I've heard for a long time. For most blokes there is nothing casual about dropping £200 for an hour.
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Some interesting viewpoints, thanks everyone for your input :thumbsup:

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Offline Colston36

No, I don't compare my punting spend to any other expense. It's something I really enjoy, is a physical and mental "need" and I'll do it for as long as I can.

How many things exert as much power as sex? Antony and Cleopatra died for it. It has led me into three marriages and long live-in relationships with 4 other women. Not too many years ago it led me to give my last wife a house and grounds worth about £2 million. I now live in surprising comfort in one room with friends who take care of me, and usually have three exotic meetings a month. One with a very kinky woman whose imagination astonishes me. And that suits me just fine as I edge towards 90.

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When I started out in the late 80s, there were local brothels all over London, although nothing like the parlour scene up north. They were just houses/flats with a line up of girls. But I remember  the term "Casual Punter" or "Casual Customer" being used if you were not a regular or just opted for a hand job, and didn't bother yourself with latest news from the brothel, and were not bothered about who you saw, and might not coming back for six months.


It's not a phrase I've heard for a long time. For most blokes there is nothing casual about dropping £200 for an hour.

Back in the 80,s / 90,s at those neighbourhood flats it was more like £40 for 20 mins, if that.

Offline Colston36

Oh to have a Morris Marina sitting alongside my Austin Allegro in my collection of desirable motor cars.

I’ll never understand why the British motor car industry collapsed.  :D :lol:

I have no interest in cars - never even passed a driving test. But I worked in advertising for many years - including doing marketing for Mercedes.

At one point years ago I became friendly with a senior executive at British Leyland. He was about to leave because he was fed up with dealing with the unions and had taken a job in South Korea. Today the South Korean brand he went to work for is thriving, and sells a lot of cars in the UK. But the UK has no car industry.

So now you know one major reason why the UK car industry collapsed.

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Back in the 80,s / 90,s at those neighbourhood flats it was more like £40 for 20 mins, if that.

Yep, I used to pay £35 for OW and a hand job. In fact I remember those prices being the same into the early 2000's.

Also, as general rule, the madam or chief SP, would make sure there were always plenty of clean towels, with the washing machine going all day.

I've read reviews on here with punters paying hundreds to an indie SP, and there is one dirty/wet towel in the bathroom, and the flat is sometimes a tip.
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How many things exert as much power as sex? Antony and Cleopatra died for it. It has led me into three marriages and long live-in relationships with 4 other women. Not too many years ago it led me to give my last wife a house and grounds worth about £2 million. I now live in surprising comfort in one room with friends who take care of me, and usually have three exotic meetings a month. One with a very kinky woman whose imagination astonishes me. And that suits me just fine as I edge towards 90.

Your kinky lady must indeed have a vivid and creative imagination to still be able to astonish you after your years of debauchery.

Long may it continue sir.


Offline Iamforreal

Yep, I used to pay £35 for OW and a hand job. In fact I remember those prices being the same into the early 2000's.

Also, as general rule, the madam or chief SP, would make sure there were always plenty of clean towels, with the washing machine going all day.

I've read reviews on here with punters paying hundreds to an indie SP, and there is one dirty/wet towel in the bathroom, and the flat is sometimes a tip.

£35 in 1990 is £100 today  :rolleyes:

Offline jamiekinkxxx

Your kinky lady must indeed have a vivid and creative imagination to still be able to astonish you after your years of debauchery.

Long may it continue sir.

+1

Gotta love fellow kinksters!  :thumbsup:

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I have no interest in cars - never even passed a driving test. But I worked in advertising for many years - including doing marketing for Mercedes.

At one point years ago I became friendly with a senior executive at British Leyland. He was about to leave because he was fed up with dealing with the unions and had taken a job in South Korea. Today the South Korean brand he went to work for is thriving, and sells a lot of cars in the UK. But the UK has no car industry.

So now you know one major reason why the UK car industry collapsed.

Could not agree more.

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£35 in 1990 is £100 today  :rolleyes:


Really……. That does surprise me. I used to do a hell of a lot with £35 in those days. 😂

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£35 in 1990 is £100 today  :rolleyes:


1990 would be going back to my early days in brothel punting. As I was saying I used such places through the 90s to early 2000s. In the late 90s £200 was about £70 in today's values. Still a lot less than £200... for an hour today with a SP working from a flat.

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Really……. That does surprise me. I used to do a hell of a lot with £35 in those days. 😂

I feel the same, £35 in a brothel never felt like much expenditure. For a while in the early 90s I was paying £30 per week for a bedsit. If this is about £100 in today's values, I'd be amazed if you could get a room in London for a hundred quid a week.

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Really……. That does surprise me. I used to do a hell of a lot with £35 in those days. 😂

Yes, and in 2000 it would be £76
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I feel the same, £35 in a brothel never felt like much expenditure. For a while in the early 90s I was paying £30 per week for a bedsit. If this is about £100 in today's values, I'd be amazed if you could get a room in London for a hundred quid a week.

For £100/w today you could probably get a timeshare on a broom cupboard, no cooking or guests allowed though.

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For £100/w today you could probably get a timeshare on a broom cupboard, no cooking or guests allowed though.

Many of us had more disposable income.  Many firms had subsidised canteens, where you could have your main meal of the day for next to nothing. In my bedsit days I had a meter which took 10p coins. I'd spend about 20p for an evening's electric after coming home from work. I now live on my own in a very small house (all paid for)... but I've just today got notification of a a raise in by direct debit, to what I regard as an insane amount!  It means less money to spend on hobbies. And, of course train fares have, over the years, gone up above inflation. Many younger punters will also have student loans to pay over a very long period. I think these RPI and CPI figures are a bit simplistic.
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