Rombulous, nice post. I don't agree 100% but you make some good/important points.
First, all places, even the best ones, vairy significantly with the individual person you see, and even day to day with what else is going on in her world (and your frame of mind going in).
Second, most reviews are hyperbolic. Reviews and comments are usually either glowing/fantastic/awesome, or trash/horrible. Very few reviews ay "this was average. A solid "C" experience." And if they do, people interpret that as one step above being ripped off.
I also agree that the LE situation at the fed level (which does trickle down) has reduced all of supply, demand, and most of all, information flow/advertising. In addition, the economic things you mention are also true.
The one place I disagree with you is the extent of the deflation. What I see more traveling around is we are going back to the '60s. It is going out of the public eye more, and more WOM. More slipping a $20 to a concierge/bell hop for info on where to go. More being aware of one's surroundings and looking/listening for hints. This absolutely increases risk substantially, and reduces a guy's options substantially--not good for the clients or the providers.
I've been at this well over 40 years now. The cities I spend a lot of time in are not a problem for me--I built up my little black book, have enough regulars to see when I am there, and they pass me info on new women they know. But for cities I have not built a history, things are getting much tougher to break into. Even month old info from a reference is out of date--the place has closed, that woman isn't there any more, etc.
The way the business operates will change, but I do not think it will go away. It will not likely improve, unfortunately.
First, all places, even the best ones, vairy significantly with the individual person you see, and even day to day with what else is going on in her world (and your frame of mind going in).
Second, most reviews are hyperbolic. Reviews and comments are usually either glowing/fantastic/awesome, or trash/horrible. Very few reviews ay "this was average. A solid "C" experience." And if they do, people interpret that as one step above being ripped off.
I also agree that the LE situation at the fed level (which does trickle down) has reduced all of supply, demand, and most of all, information flow/advertising. In addition, the economic things you mention are also true.
The one place I disagree with you is the extent of the deflation. What I see more traveling around is we are going back to the '60s. It is going out of the public eye more, and more WOM. More slipping a $20 to a concierge/bell hop for info on where to go. More being aware of one's surroundings and looking/listening for hints. This absolutely increases risk substantially, and reduces a guy's options substantially--not good for the clients or the providers.
I've been at this well over 40 years now. The cities I spend a lot of time in are not a problem for me--I built up my little black book, have enough regulars to see when I am there, and they pass me info on new women they know. But for cities I have not built a history, things are getting much tougher to break into. Even month old info from a reference is out of date--the place has closed, that woman isn't there any more, etc.
The way the business operates will change, but I do not think it will go away. It will not likely improve, unfortunately.