dollars and sense

[Guest endoman31]

It has come to basic economics. Cost and return for the money.

I regularly hire. Two or 3 times a month. $2bills times 3 =$600. X 12 =$7200/ year.

That is a lot of dough. Choice are do less or find lower costs. I have 2 great guys, but I wish to widen my horizons, and not pay the current $250 to 300 asking. What do some of you do? or do you do infrequent encounters?

I have to use IN guys as to add hotel cost becomes inpossible. As I live in the burbs, travel is not too steep a price.

[Guest buttlvr]

I generally try to limit my hirings to once a month, although this month I did two. I also have tried to stay at a $200 limit. Its a little tough here in NYC to get good quality for that price but it can be found if you make alot of inquiries. Many of the 250-300 guys are very handsome but do very little sexually. I try to get the maximum bang for the buck and that is still while only seekeing out muscular guys that are versatile.

 

By the way there are some hidden gems out there that are not reviewed, you just have to scour your area for them.

[marc anthony]

Basic economics is part of the equation... but the other part is basic physiology. Unless you are an exception, you won't have the same sex drive and stamina all your life. Live the life while you can.

 

I read the financial planning book, "Die Broke." It is actually an investment philosophy of how to stretch your money so that you don't run out... and then you die having spent (or given away) your last dollar. A few good points in there. A few good points in there, but nothing more relevant to us than the concept that the traditional "save all your money in a big pile for retirement and sacrifice everything for the house and cars in suburbia" is NOT the formula for a single gay man.

 

Bottom line... think a little bit of about economics, but not to neurosis. And let your dick do a little bit of thinking, while it still can! (don't wait until penis alzheimer's sets in).

[Guest WestTxGuy]

I don't know what your requirements are when you hire or what you want out of the experience, but if it's just getting off and a little body action, you might try mixing in a sensual massage once a month or so. You can usually get one for less than $100, and I've found several really hot guys out there who give an awesome massage and excellent body action as well.

 

It may be just the way I'm wired, but I LOVE lying naked on a massage table being worked on, and wondering if or when the "fun" part will happen. I analyze every movement of his hands--how many caressing motions he makes over my body, how long he lingers on my ass, if he brushes my cock with his fingers, or the very best, when I'm lying on my stomach, arms by my sides palms up and he conveniently brushes his cock (usually still in shorts) against my hand. The suspense is DELICIOUS!

 

On several occasions, the masseur has ended up climbing on the table and riding my cock, or a couple of top-leaning studs have just pulled my legs over the side and began plowing away. There's nothing hotter for me.

 

None of this may do anything for you, if you tend to have real "dates" when you hire, but it works for me. Good luck!

[guyinsf]

I'm sure some guys can easily afford that $600 per month (and others can afford A LOT more). I usually try to hire only once per month so I don't end up spending too much on this "luxury." I recently realized that my "escort budget" had crept up to a level that I wasn't comfortable with, so I cut back hiring to once per month. I also budget how much I spend at restaurants monthly. I would love to be able to eat all of my meals out, and at better restaurants than I frequently choose, but it is smart to live within one's means. What your "means" allow is up to you to figure out.

[Guest regulation]

I don't have a problem with money but I do like to make a good deal. My advice is to set a price you feel comfortable paying and when you find an escort you want to hire tell him that is what you are willing to pay. You will find that some, though not all, escorts will accept your offer -- which means you come out ahead. The worst that can happen is that the escort says no, and you have lost nothing. There is no downside. It has worked for me many, many times.

 

Some on this board will tell you that bargaining over price with an escort is somehow "demeaning" to him or to you. I think the people who say that either have a personal interest in keeping prices high or are envious of those who have the ability to negotiate, which they are too timid to do.

 

Try it; you have absolutely nothing to lose by doing so.

[guyinsf]

I agree. I don't think it's demeaning, and certainly an escort can just say "no" if he is unwilling to meet for the suggested fee. For the most part, however, I have encountered guys who are willing to either accept my offer or negotiate something in the middle. I'm not offended if they won't negotiate, and hopefully they don't become offended merely by being asked to lower their fee. I don't hound them; it's just a simple yes or no question and then I move on if the answer is no.

[Guest endoman31]

Thanks for all the attention. I have an appointment with a massage guy today, before lunch, as I am a senior and the flag only goes up in the morning and needs Viagra for that.

I have negotiated price with some of the repeats, but usually the regulars left me at the old rate, and never informed me of creeping inflation.:9

[Guest Spunk]

>

>Some on this board will tell you that bargaining over price

>with an escort is somehow "demeaning" to him or to you. I

>think the people who say that either have a personal

>interest in keeping prices high or are envious of those who

>have the ability to negotiate, which they are too timid to

>do.

>

>Try it; you have absolutely nothing to lose by doing so.

>

 

Bravo, Clap, Cheers, Rah Rah, Hooray. I obviously agree with you!

 

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