$50 for a lousy rub and tug by someone with no training is a ripoff
$1K for an unforgettable massage by someone who treats you like you're important? Priceless.
But there HAVE to be massage skills. That's a basic.
I had a great guy in WeHo about a decade ago, a little more. He draped me the whole time, every time, but it felt like he was making love to me. Can't explain it.