Texan361,
Yep, you pretty much summarized it. I guess, for me, I was a career-woman and college student way before I entered the hobby and my mentality that I acquired is with experience and good results, you get a "job promotion" and you are rewarded for your hard work via a pay raise.
The
confusion I felt was centered on why
so many girls were in the 100s. Not to be disrespectful, but I spent more on my sports massage, so if I am paying more for a sports massage, why would a girl have the desire to provide if she makes less than what a career outside of the hobby might pay?
I really don't think it's the economy because the second one girl starts dropping her rates, it is expected across the board. If 80% of girls were in the 200s, most men would probably save up a little more and pay it. Since last year, it seems like there has been a $100 drop in rates, whereas in Austin, it is the complete opposite (when I increased my rates in Austin, so many girls followed my trend). That is why I am confused.
See in Austin, I am overwhelmed with takers with the average session being $450 -/+. In San Antonio, I still have enough who are willing to pay my full rates, but with SATX being a blue-collar/working class town, there are nowhere near as clients in Dallas or Austin. I had a full dance card that could have lasted me an entire week per my San Antonio advertisement and even turned away several. If you look at my posting history, I have only placed 3 ads in San Antonio and 1 in Dallas (absolutely zero in Austin which is where I am based) over a course of 6 months. I have been pretty busy with repeats.
Also, I am not trying to be so out of price that it turns people off. I offer several discounts including 1.) military 2.) student 3.) senior citizen. The day I feel pressured to drop my rates is the day I hang my hobby hat. There are too many risks for me to lower rates that dramatically.
xo
Respectfully,
Angelina
Angelina's point is very clear and I fully understand her. She feels that her service is worth $$$ and is justified to charge this amount. What I don't understand is why is she so "confused" if she is full of takers of her price? I am certain that her service is worth what her clients are willing to pay. The confusion should set in when she doesn't have enough clients willing to spend $$$. She is hot, but out of my price range---- I wish her all the best.
Originally Posted by texan361