At What Price?
Have you ever wondered how prostitutes, hustlers, escorts, gigolos, rent boys, whatever you want to call them, set their prices? I have. Wondered, I mean. I have never prostituted, hustled, escorted, gigoloed, or rented myself out. And I have no intention of doing it. But, I have wondered about the pricing.
Do you price yourself based on worth or based on what the market will bear? Or is there an industry standard? Union minimums? Do you consider up front costs? After all, it does take a bit more to keep yourself in Armani suits and designer underwear.
So, is it better to go for volume and make your weekly nut by busting an hourly nut or do you make it with a premium price point and fewer customers seeking high end services?
It’s like the restaurant industry. Are you Prix Fixe or Combo Meal? McDonald’s probably makes a lot more money than a fancy French restaurant, but then it’s not very good for you…and everybody else has had it, too.
I wouldn’t have much overhead to speak of in jeans and a stock of magnums. Although I’m not as low-rent as pleather thigh-high boots and a rabbit coat, I’m still nothing fancy, either. Not too cheap, but not so pricey that it’s only for special occasions.
I could offer ala carte, but that’s just too much to keep up with. And I’d feel like I have to print up a bunch of menus and hang them on people’s front door knobs.
Nah, I like to keep it simple. I’d just be a nice-sit down place with a friendly atmosphere and healthy portions. I’d just offer a hot special (I’m known for the country sausage and milk gravy poured over biscuits) and be like one of those cozy places that mark a jug of wine with chalk and you only pay for as much as you drink.
I’d charge you only for what you can actually take.
I still have no idea what that charge would be or how to determine it. But I do know one thing. I’m wouldn’t be like Starbucks. Yeah, I could whip up some foam…but you’re not going to find me on every corner.
September 19th, 2007 at 11:16 am
Well, according to this site http://www.sexwork.com/coalition/whatcountrieslegal.html
the standard charge in this industry is about $170.00 US dollars for one hour, so I suppose they must have a committee or something.
September 19th, 2007 at 11:47 am
Ho pricing and considering one’s worth?
September 19th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
You not being on every corner is a definite loss in my book!
September 19th, 2007 at 12:52 pm
You’d be the comfortable out of the way establisment with only the freshest and finest of down home ingredients. It’s the kind of place that we’re afraid to tell anyone about because it’s so good if word does get out everyone else will want to eat there .
September 19th, 2007 at 2:24 pm
What with this being a market driven economy, there are many factors to consider when establishing price points.
Demand, location, quality of performance and customer service are primary. Overhead, maintenance, and depreciation are secondary.
It seems to me that the most successful workers of this type have ONE exclusive patron who underwrites all expenses incurred.
September 19th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
And then there are customer reviews that are written. Ever read those? One of those would be interesting for you. You might read one and then have a go at writing it for yourself. Find one by going to my site and then the link for Ben. He is an escort with great reviews. Read some of his and then write one of your own.
September 19th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
I’ve ask you several times to name your price damn it ! lol
September 19th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
In large cities, a guy like you Tony could easily pull down $200-500 per 60-90 minute sessions. I have a buddy in SF – he’s been a sexworker for 10 years, sexy, sweet, funny, and with an established clientele – who’s putting $3-5k a week in his pocket (as far as the IRS goes, he’s a massage therapist.) He’s not a god and has an average dick, but he has older clients and is totally discreet/trustworthy, and really loves his work.
September 19th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
I’m thinking – ‘by the inch’ + travel expenses.
September 19th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
This post really made me think before answering. I thought I would know what to say, but in reality, I’d sell the house-car-dogs-soul; to get you to NY for a weekend. (smile)
I do know a former call-boy who took a buyout from an admiring/frequent customer, and as you can guess, no one he doesn’t confide in knows. After seeing your other site and me telling him that you are a talented writer/conversationalist, he said if you could cook and spoke a few languages… you could pull in 3-5K per date. Yeah, you read that correctly. When you can separate yourself from the general street trade, he says, they pay through the nose just to know you won’t break into a Britney song while waiting for the concierge to get your limo to the door.
GREAT PIC, btw.
September 19th, 2007 at 6:47 pm
LOL… Awesome Post… Even tho it’s not a fancy place… I would still expect a hot towel… I’m just sayin’
September 19th, 2007 at 6:56 pm
Tony, if that photo is of you, then it seriously needs to be edited, because men wouldn’t be stuffing $1s they would be stuffing $100s (minimum).
September 19th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
What’s for dessert?
September 19th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
Write a book!
September 19th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
You could command a very high price; heck many (including me) would probably pay handsomely just to have an evening of conversation with you. Not that the rest of the offering isn’t first rate too. I think before you set a price and ‘undersell’ yourself you should experiment with a closed bid auction.
September 19th, 2007 at 11:47 pm
lt
on mylast weeks trip thru the carolineos
i=40 i wondered @ each exit if that was yours
@ every r~area if you had sex there
i have never been photod nude butt 4 u i would
gave lots of head butt never been fucked n ass butt 4 u i
would ever have any body bleed?
4 u i would
take this blank check fillit out it is yours along with my body &heart
check your email xoxo
September 20th, 2007 at 5:27 pm
Cash?
September 21st, 2007 at 3:35 pm
I LOVE BUSCUTS AND GAVEY! The first time I ever had it, I was heading down to Myrtle Beach. Our flight had been cancelled after four hours on the tarmac. We stayed in a dive motel because we weren’t smart enough to leap frog to the Marriott near LaGuardia. We drank beer, did shots, and ate chicken fingers. I thought I’d be doomed the next day but felt like a shiny quarter in a nun’s pocket. Our flight was early the next day. We decided to have breakfast at our connection airport (Spirit wasn’t flying direct in those days). Rick said, “Are you finally going to at least try it?”
Biscuits and gravy.
It was the best breakfast I ever had.
September 21st, 2007 at 8:56 pm
You’re still good–really good. But we like you more when you focus. But that’s just us/me. And my front door knob is yours whenever.
September 22nd, 2007 at 12:13 pm
I gave it away for so long before I ever even realized I could sell it. Just kidding. When I was a teenager, I wanted to run away and become a hustler, well it was more of one of my jerkoff fantasies. So yes I’ve wondered, but no I don’t think there’s a price tag. Then again I never have been offered money. Well once in Atlanta I walked down the street where all the male prostitutes walk. And this guy pulled up in a mercedes, and asked me how much, I just laughed and said not for sale. I was about 19, When he pulled out money, I took off running. Funny looking back on that.
September 22nd, 2007 at 8:02 pm
I did it once. Hired an escort, that is. 200 bucks, 90 min – in California – a fun experience. I think what it was is that you can get something you can’t normally attract? Like, this guy was 22 and pretty hot – much younger than me and it was fun to play with him.
September 23rd, 2007 at 8:08 pm
Well, if it’s per inch, maybe you should look in to getting started in the business. You could make big bucks!!! I’ve never hired anyone, although I’ve thought about it a lot. Here in LA, the going rate seems to be about $200 to $250 per hour if the guy is really hot.
September 24th, 2007 at 12:58 am
I’ve had offers, I turn them down. I tell them even if I did, I wouldn’t know (either) what the price would be.
September 25th, 2007 at 11:18 pm
“Yeah, I could whip up some foam…but you’re not going to find me on every corner.” Awe nuts, if you’re not on every corner, then how will I ever get my fill of LT alla S-U-G-A-R ?!?! Sausage, gravy and biscuits….YUM. You supply the sausage and lots of gravy…I’ll provide the biscuits to house all that junk! LMAO! Gotch’ya!