I kinda got lost in reading this thread. Did it get off track a little bit? Anyway, being in the adult industry for many years I have seen it change in many ways. If the young lady feels she is worth $400H and she get's it that is her business. I have seen beautiful girls that are charging $100H and average girls who charge 300-400H. I believe a lot of it is what the provider believes she is worth. I also believe a higher rate attracts a certain caliber of a buyer. Most wealthy men feel that more money is better/quality service. Sometimes it is true and sometimes not. I see many girls on BP and other places charge 50-60 bucks for quickies and I am not a judge or jury. They need to do what they need to do. I even saw a young lady charging $25 today on BP for a quickie. Personally, I would not consider seeing anyone for even close to these rates. The lower rates usually attract a lower quality client. A client that may rob you, want to go bareback or want to overstay their welcome. Again I cannot judge other people. I am just going by my own experience. Where I am based out of the market rate is around $200H. Most guys here understand this. I would love to charge more but I would probably have to travel to NYC or Philly. Perception is key in this business.
As far as hobbyist vs. quickie client I do not see clients that want quickies. I tried offering half hours one time and it was a disaster. The guys wanted more services/no extra money, wanted to overstay and the whole situation was negative. I was not able to focus on him and get him thoroughly relaxed. I really don't feel that a GFE session can be effective without at least an hours time but that's just me.