Good thread. I monitor a bunch of boards and ad pages, and daily. In that scenario, a story unfolds, a kind of a soap opera, really. I've actually only seen only a few of the local providers, (I tend to repeat) but over time, they develop personalities for me. Don't be creeped out, it's not like that, it really is like characters in a huge, dirty, heartfelt story. People who are sophisticated and open about their sexuality are more interesting to me. It's such a departure in this culture.
Also, and as a nature lover, I enjoy all the pics of beautiful women.
Plus, if I happen to come out of the casino with a handfull of cash, I have most of my groundwork already in place. I don't have to spend hours on the computer and phone to get my needs met.
I think the chase feeds a man's ego. We like to think that we're so irresistible that we can approach a strange woman and seduce her. Chasing a new, unconquered, provider plays into that fantasy. IMHO.
I don't bother with the chase. I see the highest quality woman I can afford that has been thoughtfully reviewed by established Eccie members. Then I repeat until she decides to leave the market.