That’s true enough for people that have hit the “desperate” stage, and are starting I would imagine. I was thinking more about people already in the industry.
Does Canada's economic forecast have you reconsidering your pooning?
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These are the guys that were the real market but are being priced out of it. There are not enough “high net worth” ones to fill the void. A weekly session will become bi weekly, or monthly.
Customers should be very selective and do their due diligence. Read reviews and do not risk limited funds on unknown providers. Well known providers with a trusted “brand” will do fine as consumers see them as a safe investment.
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The labor market outlook seems pretty solid for BC, so I don't see too many new women going into escorting for economic reasons. Everywhere I go there seem to be "help wanted" or "apply here" signs. These ladies are basically salespeople who can make a lot of money or can make nothing if they have a bad sales day. I was in sales and it's a tough grind, but I also got a guaranteed salary with commissions and I didn't have to be afraid of new clients.
The economic forecast doesn't really affect me too much accept for higher groceries bills and upcoming mortgage renewal. I took a few months off from this hobby due to work schedule only to realize that the rates have increased across the board. Now I think it's time to cut back in the number of times I see a sp or even considering retiring all together because as things are going on now, I can only see rates keep going up and that'll probably price me out of this hobby sooner or later.
You are absolutely right. I saw a few lower priced non- professionals and realized it was not the experience I was after. From now on it will be far less often but I will save my $s for the proven providers that deliver.
Quality not Quantity.
Around 2010, the high end was around $250-$300/hr to visit the higher priced ladies with nice websites and photos. If you use BOC's calculator (see below) for inflation calculations, it only works out to $327. I understand Vancouver is more expensive than the average Canadian town, but the regular client's salary/biz revenue hasn't increased that much compared to the current rate of $500. Prior to covid, I'd meet a provider once every couple of weeks in the $300-350/hr range, and during covid, it was about once a month with well-known providers when their prices went up to $400. The providers I was visiting back then are now in the $500-700/hr range.
It's unfortunate I am now priced out of the market as this is my only entertainment expense. I haven't visited any Vancouver provider for 1.5 years (since beginning of 2021) as I can definitely get more value by going over to Germany/Italy/France (incl. hotel/entertainment costs) for 2 weeks a year.
BoC's inflation calculator (https://www.bankofcanada.ca/rates/related/inflation-calculator)
It's unfortunate I am now priced out of the market as this is my only entertainment expense. I haven't visited any Vancouver provider for 1.5 years (since beginning of 2021) as I can definitely get more value by going over to Germany/Italy/France (incl. hotel/entertainment costs) for 2 weeks a year.
BoC's inflation calculator (https://www.bankofcanada.ca/rates/related/inflation-calculator)
As I said in a post in the International forum, $5000 Can gets me 2 weeks in Medellin Colombia. Airfare(business class) airbnb 2 bedroom with a hot tub, and 2-3 girls a day, casino visits 2 meals a day out and tourist stuff. and when a girl i meet there she says she is 20 she is showing her ID to the door staff and lo and behold she is actually 20. I know prices for everything in Vancouver have gone through the roof but my wages havent risen with inflation, my fault for not getting into polatics. so $10000 a year to spend 2 week trips in Medellin, I can jerk off the rest of the time I am here, or hit an AMP, they still seem to be fair value
Thanks again for all of your input.
So far with 113 votes it appears that the current economic situation and forecast has over 80% changing their pooning habits.
Interesting.
Cheers
J
So far with 113 votes it appears that the current economic situation and forecast has over 80% changing their pooning habits.
Interesting.
Cheers
J
I've had to cut back but only because I took on new expenses and I find I have less time overall.
I've mentioned this before but I noticed that post pandemic, many of my amazing regulars have moved on which created space for an influx of scammers etc. which in turn boosted the demand for the remaining reputable ones. I've found it harder to book with ladies without having to prebook as a result.
I've mentioned this before but I noticed that post pandemic, many of my amazing regulars have moved on which created space for an influx of scammers etc. which in turn boosted the demand for the remaining reputable ones. I've found it harder to book with ladies without having to prebook as a result.
I've been lucky that I recently moved to Vancouver from Australia. Surprisingly the pooning prices in Aus are nearly double what they are here in Canada, with cities like Sydney and Melbourne having similar living costs to Vancouver.
But having said that I have also reduced my pooning budget and frequency. I only see mid-range private ladies, but I also do longer bookings because they tend to be more cost effective. To me it feels like the satisfaction I get from a longer booking helps make up for the long time between bookings.
But having said that I have also reduced my pooning budget and frequency. I only see mid-range private ladies, but I also do longer bookings because they tend to be more cost effective. To me it feels like the satisfaction I get from a longer booking helps make up for the long time between bookings.
There was another thread related to "seniors" that really could be expanded to anyone who was looking for non-vaginal penetration as the core offering. What I have seen in a couple of cases in Victoria (see my review (Massage Unicorn- Giselle West | Vancouver Escorts Review Board Forum | Perb) is a more creative offering which involves massage, lap dancing and oral that is at a significantly lower price point than full service ($220 versus $400). I think there is an opportunity for ladies to create packages that deliver value for customers who are looking for less than full service but more than standard massage. Of course, the ladies will have to accept a lower rate than full service.
As an aside on economic reality, budgets etc, I was in the US of A the past couple days. Shopping and pooning trip with my fav FWB with the magnificent breasts but that would be a digression to detail that 
On the way back we hit a Costco in the Bellingham area and I was a bit shocked at their food prices, fresh, packaged etc. Hadn't been over the line shopping since Covid hit. I mean ours have gone up, some cases damn near double based on the item but theirs have gone up on things I would have just not thought increases of that magnitude were going to happen. A quick calculation had me thinking hell, thse folks are paying the same or more than we are!! And yet, the parking lots were all full, shopping carts brimming, folks putting their purchases into (for the most part) pretty late model, nice vehicles. Basically the same as the Lower Mainland when it comes to shopping.
My math mind clicks in when things like this are in front of me and I have to wonder if the majority is falling behind say where we were 10, 20, 30 years ago? Or are we all just fine and the money in, money out equation is still pretty OK.
Re pooning and budget, well, I view it as top down. I make room to fit it in and drop a few other discretionary things, but that's just me.
On the way back we hit a Costco in the Bellingham area and I was a bit shocked at their food prices, fresh, packaged etc. Hadn't been over the line shopping since Covid hit. I mean ours have gone up, some cases damn near double based on the item but theirs have gone up on things I would have just not thought increases of that magnitude were going to happen. A quick calculation had me thinking hell, thse folks are paying the same or more than we are!! And yet, the parking lots were all full, shopping carts brimming, folks putting their purchases into (for the most part) pretty late model, nice vehicles. Basically the same as the Lower Mainland when it comes to shopping.
My math mind clicks in when things like this are in front of me and I have to wonder if the majority is falling behind say where we were 10, 20, 30 years ago? Or are we all just fine and the money in, money out equation is still pretty OK.
Re pooning and budget, well, I view it as top down. I make room to fit it in and drop a few other discretionary things, but that's just me.
People continue to spend as before but they are not shovelling money into RRSPs or TFSAs. A lot are living right on the bubble, maxxed out on credit.
Everyone bitches about house prices but two builders I know went bust this year. Stretched too thin and no safety cushion. Another guy is living in a friend’s basement.
Everyone bitches about house prices but two builders I know went bust this year. Stretched too thin and no safety cushion. Another guy is living in a friend’s basement.
I like the observation that when we face things like Covid or significant inflation, we are "all in the same storm but in different boats." This survey reflects that the impact is based on individual circumstance, but the tendency does appear to be less funding available for the hobby.
A recent sp mentioned that business was slow downtown so they have been in the valley more as demand has been higher there, also asked my regular and she said it has been a bit more quiet lately. I do think that the economic outlook has people thinking twice about spending money these days
Definitely more selective and less frequent. Reality is that other bills come first.
I went shopping with gf today, Black Friday.
People were buying tons of stuff. Last year lots of people were shopping but not buying.
Best Buy had huge stacks of big screen tv’s and they were selling well.
Consumer confidence is definitely up.
People were buying tons of stuff. Last year lots of people were shopping but not buying.
Best Buy had huge stacks of big screen tv’s and they were selling well.
Consumer confidence is definitely up.
Not sure if I would call it consumer confidence or just greed and stupidity.
I'd bet 80% of those purchases were made on credit with no real plan as to how they are going to pay for it when that VISA statement shows up next month.
A niece of mine who lives on social assistance and relies heavily on food banks, posted a picture on her Instagram last night of her 2 boys playing with their new gaming system they bought on Black Friday.
Cheers
J
