It's at least implied in some of the above posts, but the biggest factor in any exchange (including this market) is not price/cost but VALUE.
While price is objective, value is subjective and varies widely by individual. For that matter, I find my own definition of value modulates over time, and even from week to week depending on my mood, etc.
I see ladies from time to time to whom I give $600-1,000 for 2-3 hours of company and leave thinking, "That was well worth it." Likewise, I saw one of my longtime faves a few days ago for an hour and a half for a total of $300, spent about a half hour after activities just laying there with my arm around her, pillow-talking about a variety of personal interests, and left thinking, "That was well worth it."
Whether a lady charges $200/hour, twice that, or even more, it doesn't bother me in the least. I'm glad she's able to command whatever she asks. If one guy likes to bargain shop while another freely spends without restraint, what a great town we live in that gives that array of opportunities.
But, for me, I'm responsible for my own value decisions. I do my homework, weigh out the anticipated benefits, and make my choices. Sometimes the cash outlay is modest, sometimes it's extravagant. Either way, I'm rarely disappointed and that allows me to have much more enjoyable experiences all around.
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