So I recently asked an established provider why the rates have skyrocketed in the last few years. She told me that, if a girl doesn't ask for whatever is the established minimum rate, the other girls run her out of business with negative reviews, negative comments, and gossip. Apparently there are guys involved in this price fixing scam as well, which would make it even harder to spot. I don't know what can be done about it. But it is something to keep in mind if you read a negative review or comment that does not quite jibe with your personal experience. I know I can think of a few.
Same shit the local 250 did on indys. Anytime a hot young girl would start up, the old fat hos would start telling her to raise her rates do that they wouldn't be pushed out. There is still a market for cheap pussy, but most won't pay the rate for a fat bitchy ho if they can get a young hottie at the same price.