You know, it brings a sub-topic to mind. . .
We always talk about what is of more value (or importance when considering a booking), the connection and skill of a provider, or the appearance.
Sure the pat answer is a blend of both.
Let's get down to the brass tacks.
We are seeing some new and pretty gals getting ready to visit our region. They are charging more than our local norms. While there is always some temptation to seek out the new, unique and pretty, I for one am wary of getting infatuated with a shiny object, if you get my drift.
For instance, while I like the new pretty girl just as much as the next guy, I am worried about looking at the pic, paying a whole bunch more money than I would spend on a skilled gal I know only to get the two major letdowns for me in the hobby:
1) A gal that is not BBBJ. Disagree all you want, but BBBJ is part of the GFE definition for me. If you are CBJ, you are not GFE and need to reduce you rate. You certainly should not have a higher rate.
2) A gal like John Bull just pointed out. Hopefully somebody other than her wrote the text to that ad (of course that could indicate a pimp wannabe boyfriend or other management forms) because like it or not, your grammar and other communication traits DO effect our perspective. I don't expect a lady to have a Phd., but I can't abide by a vapid head above a pair of boobs in jeans either.
So to bring it back nicely under our topic here:
What do you like?
What don't you like?
What are your deal-breakers?
What are you willing to pay a premium for?
What should be discounted or avoided?