acks0104 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Even though I'm in a major US city with tons of guys, I'm definitely picky about who I hire as I don't necessarily find most guys out there to be attractive, or at least attractive enough to be worth the money. There was one escort that I was interested in seeing in my area but he ended up ghosting me on the day of our appointment and I haven't really cared to reach out to any others at the moment, although I do look on RM here and there. How many of you aren't booking due to lack of interest in guys in your area rather than funding? Dolman, Emir, afterfallhours1 and 7 others 4 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ KensingtonHomo Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 We're in a similar spot. While I understand inflation and don't begrudge providers making what they can, the jump from $300-$350 an hour to $400-$500 an hour in the past 12-18 months has slowed our hiring. We're not rich, so hiring is an indulgence. Plus, as a couple, we prefer to hire for at least two hours, so we're looking at $700-$800 for a single session. So I find we're much choosier with a new provider and seeing the guys we like when our schedules all line up, which is another obstacle. Medin, Dolman, Yukon21 and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Pensant Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 That’s why I’m glad to have a cadre of regular and reasonably priced providers. Jack Valor was a recent newbie and worth every cent. Simon Suraci, rvwnsd, thomas and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBillybob Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 (edited) For me, a quality deficiency not funds. I just discovered, without specifically looking, that there are more than 7,000 client profiles in my metro area of 3-ish million registered with Rentmen. As we know, that could be the tip of the iceberg as you don’t need an account to reach most advertisers. I don’t hire from the platform because the profiles, in contrast to some other regions, don’t interest me. I spend more than $400 on average including provider rate per desirable hire to travel significant distances to them, usually at least 10 hours one way. I keep open to enjoying the destinations but would otherwise not visit for the most part, preferring to explore new locations in which hiring would not be on the table. However, now I grasp that those among the huge volume of potential clients could be hiring from local listings such that all are getting some business. Edited January 28 by SirBillybob + Coolwave35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acks0104 Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 7 hours ago, Pensant said: That’s why I’m glad to have a cadre of regular and reasonably priced providers. Jack Valor was a recent newbie and worth every cent. Yeah, that's kind of what I've been hoping for. I'd love to just find a guy that I enjoy and be a repeat, but I haven't seen anyone in a while that I would want to see again. The one guy I hired that I'd see again in a heartbeat is located in Europe, so that's a no go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decatur Guy Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Yes, I definitely go through periods of low to no interest. Sometimes, it's simply lack of desire, fatigue. Other times, I'm busy and don't really have time or I just want to do something else. And other times, I'm interested but like others noted, prices are way up but I'm not sure the quality is. + Pensant, TorontoDrew, Yukon21 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBillybob Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 (edited) 54 minutes ago, acks0104 said: Yeah, that's kind of what I've been hoping for. I'd love to just find a guy that I enjoy and be a repeat, but I haven't seen anyone in a while that I would want to see again. The one guy I hired that I'd see again in a heartbeat is located in Europe, so that's a no go. Edited January 28 by SirBillybob acks0104 and Luv2play 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la_connor Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I must be too old to appreciate the latest trends in musculature and tattoos. There are hundreds of listings in my area, but what they're selling is not what I want. + Vegas_Millennial, + sync, Dolman and 3 others 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloyo215 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 On 1/27/2024 at 9:24 PM, acks0104 said: Even though I'm in a major US city with tons of guys, I'm definitely picky about who I hire as I don't necessarily find most guys out there to be attractive, or at least attractive enough to be worth the money. There was one escort that I was interested in seeing in my area but he ended up ghosting me on the day of our appointment and I haven't really cared to reach out to any others at the moment, although I do look on RM here and there. How many of you aren't booking due to lack of interest in guys in your area rather than funding? Can't speak for people in my city, but I rarely hire people in my city because the options are either limited or not compelling to me, even though it's a large city. I actually believe that it's a common practice for clients to take a break from hiring due to a number of reasons, and I don't think that there is a rule that establishes that one has to hire consistently or constantly, as if we have to fill some kind of quota. No one is obligated to hire what is available simply because that's what's available. I take my breaks due to other priorities, family and life responsibilities, finances and budget, traveling, health issues, or just because I need a break from sexual activity or massages. One important rule that I have is that hiring to me is part of my self care, but also part of my leisure, which means, that I'm not going to neglect the other aspects of my life over hiring providers (maybe if I win the lottery... nah, even if I win the lottery). So time off is a given to me. dcguy20, Dolman, Jarrod_Uncut and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Act25 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I'm in a slump right now too. Haven't hired since September and have not opened Grindr/Scruff in several months. I used to be a combination of hiring and guys from the apps. I see a few guys that appeal to me but the part of my brain that has to send the texts and make the arrangements isn't interested. I'm pretty sure that if I went thru the effort to hire or hookup I would have a good time. I've complained/commented to my Dr. and testosterone is in normal ranges. I suspect I'm part of the group with continuing low-grade Covid depression. Jacking off is still good and I'm trying to hold-off for a bit to see if that helps raise the libido. thomas, + bashful, Dolman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmichaeliii Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 In Philly I have 3 regulars that I have a great time with, but that is all I would consider hiring for a city that size. soloyo215, BonVivant and KeepItReal 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrod_Uncut Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 (edited) On 1/29/2024 at 7:03 PM, la_connor said: I must be too old to appreciate the latest trends in musculature and tattoos. There are hundreds of listings in my area, but what they're selling is not what I want. lol, a lot has changed since Baywatch lol I’d do 🍆 either version of Momoa though. Blame WWE, MMF and Hollywood for this trending muscular tattoo culture 😂 9 hours ago, soloyo215 said: Can't speak for people in my city, but I rarely hire people in my city because the options are either limited or not compelling to me, even though it's a large city. I actually believe that it's a common practice for clients to take a break from hiring due to a number of reasons, and I don't think that there is a rule that establishes that one has to hire consistently or constantly, as if we have to fill some kind of quota. No one is obligated to hire what is available simply because that's what's available. I take my breaks due to other priorities, family and life responsibilities, finances and budget, traveling, health issues, or just because I need a break from sexual activity or massages. One important rule that I have is that hiring to me is part of my self care, but also part of my leisure, which means, that I'm not going to neglect the other aspects of my life over hiring providers (maybe if I win the lottery... nah, even if I win the lottery). So time off is a given to me. I can understand this too. Sucks when it’s a regular or things in a city used to be busy, but it’s dead. I suppose that’s just how it goes. I personally feel the market is in a weird place though. RentMen is great for what they are doing, but I kinda wish there was more promotion of “high end” providers or guys who have been in it awhile. RentMen is everything from rookies to veterans, but there’s no prices to really distinguish any from each other. Edited January 31 by Jarrod_Uncut rvwnsd, + KensingtonHomo and + azdr0710 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ azdr0710 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 currently not hiring because my favorite dude is back in prison......messed up probation, I think.......shoot BonVivant, marylander1940, rvwnsd and 4 others 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepItReal Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I've been traveling extensively the past month in Central and Southern Africa. Options have been very limited. My NYC regulars keep texting me...I guess they miss me. 😋 + Pensant, Luv2play and + Vegas_Millennial 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2play Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 On 1/28/2024 at 9:34 AM, SirBillybob said: For me, a quality deficiency not funds. I just discovered, without specifically looking, that there are more than 7,000 client profiles in my metro area of 3-ish million registered with Rentmen. As we know, that could be the tip of the iceberg as you don’t need an account to reach most advertisers. I don’t hire from the platform because the profiles, in contrast to some other regions, don’t interest me. I spend more than $400 on average including provider rate per desirable hire to travel significant distances to them, usually at least 10 hours one way. I keep open to enjoying the destinations but would otherwise not visit for the most part, preferring to explore new locations in which hiring would not be on the table. However, now I grasp that those among the huge volume of potential clients could be hiring from local listings such that all are getting some business. To put it in four words, you don’t shop local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2play Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 8 hours ago, azdr0710 said: currently not hiring because my favorite dude is back in prison......messed up probation, I think.......shoot Do you go to visit him? Years ago a regular of mine was sent to jail for 6 months and I was the only one who visited him on a regular basis. I set up an account with money so he could buy sundries like cigarettes and chocolate bars. When he came out he showed his appreciation to me in non monetary ways. + azdr0710, thomas, BonVivant and 5 others 2 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloyo215 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 10 hours ago, Jarrod_Uncut said: I personally feel the market is in a weird place though. RentMen is great for what they are doing, but I kinda wish there was more promotion of “high end” providers or guys who have been in it awhile. RentMen is everything from rookies to veterans, but there’s no prices to really distinguish any from each other. I thinkl that the economy is not as great as some people want us to think. Inflation has made people rethink where they allocate their money. I agree about high-end providers, but at the same time I havew known of them promoting themselves independently, and seem successful. Also I've seen websites that feature only a few providers (at a high-end cost). Great interesting discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBillybob Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 (edited) 1 hour ago, Luv2play said: To put it in four words, you don’t shop local. Au contraire. Local would be my preference and I search ad databases at least weekly. It’s not a principle. I was following the thread’s train of thought. Edited January 31 by SirBillybob BonVivant and Luv2play 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBiDude Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 3 hours ago, Luv2play said: Do you go to visit him? Years ago a regular of mine was sent to jail for 6 months and I was the only one who visited him on a regular basis. I set up an account with money so he could buy sundries like cigarettes and chocolate bars. When he came out he showed his appreciation to me in non monetary ways. I’ve done the same…twice for two different down on their luck providers. Didn’t actually visit but kept the account funded, corresponded. Was more that 15-20 years ago, LA County Jail. + azdr0710 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2play Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 49 minutes ago, MikeBiDude said: I’ve done the same…twice for two different down on their luck providers. Didn’t actually visit but kept the account funded, corresponded. Was more that 15-20 years ago, LA County Jail. The same with me about 20 years ago. Bordeaux Jail in Montreal. He only had one close relative, his mother, who I knew, and she didn’t have a good relationship with him. He had a girlfriend but she was the one who put him in jail. So I was the closest person he could count on. MikeBiDude, + azdr0710 and + Pensant 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBillybob Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 5 hours ago, Luv2play said: Years ago a regular of mine was sent to jail for 6 months and I was the only one who visited him on a regular basis. I set up an account with money so he could buy sundries like cigarettes and chocolate bars. When he came out he showed his appreciation to me in non monetary ways. Out of Bordeaux nothing wrong with a full-bodied Pinot Gigolo. Luv2play, BananaBagel, BonVivant and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthBTold Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Unfortunately, I tend to fairly picky (my friends tell me that it is the same thing in my choice of boyfriends - for better or worse). If I find someone that I think is attractive and compatible personality-wise I will try him out. Based on that, money tends not to be too much of an obstacle, unless it is crazy. I find that generally it is $300/hr, plus a tip (probably $100 or a bit more). + bashful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelatin Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I only hire for overnights, and I’m finding that’s too much effort for not enough time. I’m starting to plan more 4-5 day trips, or having them stay at my place if I’ve known them for a while. I like time to just relax with wine, music, food etc. Spiritualadvisor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la_connor Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 19 hours ago, Jarrod_Uncut said: I’d do 🍆 either version of Momoa though. Blame WWE, MMF and Hollywood for this trending muscular tattoo culture 😂 On 1/30/2024 at 9:11 AM, soloyo215 said: I would politely ask the current version of Momoa to leave. + Vegas_Millennial, Jarrod_Uncut and + DrownedBoy 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylander1940 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 19 hours ago, azdr0710 said: currently not hiring because my favorite dude is back in prison......messed up probation, I think.......shoot I guess you like bad boys! + azdr0710 and + nycman 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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