How low is too low?

[Rbaine2336]

Suppose an escort who advertises offering all the usual, BFE, Erotic Message, etc. has a rate of $200.00 HR (Houston, San Antonio, and Austin areas). Is he low-balling himself? (no pun intended) or is that a normal rate for a newcomer?

[+ Just Chuck]

I can’t generalize on that one.  Sometimes a newby just doesn’t know the usual going rates.  Or, maybe he’s got rent due and is just posting a special rate to try to make some quick bucks.  

I’d watch for upcharges with a guy who posts an exceptionally low price.  

[MscleLovr]

5 hours ago, Rbaine2336 said:

Is he low-balling himself?….or is that a normal rate for a newcomer?

I’ve no idea of what’s “normal’ in this individual and unregulated activity.

Also he may not be “low-balling”. It could be that he’s in need of ready cash and wants a quick, uncomplicated way to earn cash. Or he could be new at this and wants to see how it goes. Or he may have seen higher rates quoted by others, and figured he’d rather have 3-5 ‘regulars’ attracted by a lower rate.

Two further observations.
1. Years ago, I met a guy who asked for a ridiculously low amount. We’d had a passionate afternoon in bed where he did all that I like. He asked for ‘gas money’; I gave him the specified amount and then added $100, saying ‘I want you to treat yourself’ to something you like.

2.  A long time ago, I had several good dates with a blond muscleboy. He quoted an outrageously high amount for our first overnight. I enquired why, and it transpired that he thought I’d want to top him 6-8x in the night.
I explained that I’d buy him dinner and top him before and afterwards, and I like to sleep 8 hours before being sucked off to completion in the morning. He was happy to immediately cut his rate by 70%. He made me very happy too. 😎

 

[jmichaeliii]

I have a provider that I see every now and then.  Our deal is $500 flat fee for whatever we do.  We have done overnights, 6-7 hours in a hotel during the day, sometimes some morning fun followed by going out to lunch and just hanging together for a few hours.

And he is absolutely one of my favorites.  Sexy, sweet and a lot of skill!

[Nue2thegame]

$200 is a bargain for any market. It could be a scam but I think that providers approach the hobby with a range of expectations and motivations. While there are prevalent assumptions about the relationship between cost and product, there are many exceptions. I have met a few providers that have minimal expectations for remuneration (more typical of the real world) and they seem to prioritize chemistry and having a good time over profit. I look at each encounter on its own merits and don’t have a lower limit. 

Edited June 18 by Nue2thegame

[+ JamesB]

I occasionally get a discounted rate from providers I've seen before, usually because they need the business or some extra cash. When a provider I've never met offers an unusually low rate, however, my first reaction is skepticism. My immediate assumption is either that it's a scam or that the upselling will start the moment we meet. In those situations, I do my homework beforehand, I make my expectations clear and I'm prepared to walk away if the arrangement suddenly changes.

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

There's no such thing as a rate that is too low.  I once hired an escort who enjoyed sex with me so much that he decided to pay ME at the end!

[+ BOZO T CLOWN]

12 minutes ago, Vegas_Millennial said:

There's no such thing as a rate that is too low.  I once hired an escort who enjoyed sex with me so much that he decided to pay ME at the end!

Amen, brother....  
That is so profound that it bears repeating:

"There's no such thing as a rate that is too low"

BTC
🤡

[SecretProvider]

as many do - when I first started I charged slightly below market rate, you need time to build up confidence, get some reviews under your belt and then you can start charging market rate. Clients are typically wary of new guys - it's a gamble to see them as opposed to someone with established presence. 

 

It sounds very normal to me. 

 

Edited Friday at 01:02 AM by SecretProvider

[BigK]

I have someone I see regularly for $200 an hour.  And he’s generally not in much of a hurry..

[jonasfoleson]

One cannot say. Depedns on his goals, needs, or reason for escorting. Or ow many clients he gets. If he gets several per day, or only does it a day a week, then it's fine for him.

Charging too low can get in "bad" clients, though. 

[Redwine56]

On 6/18/2026 at 3:59 PM, Vegas_Millennial said:

There's no such thing as a rate that is too low.  I once hired an escort who enjoyed sex with me so much that he decided to pay ME at the end!

Only you @Vegas_Millennial!  Did he become your BF?  Luv that story.  

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

57 minutes ago, Redwine56 said:

On 6/18/2026 at 12:59 PM, Vegas_Millennial said:

There's no such thing as a rate that is too low.  I once hired an escort who enjoyed sex with me so much that he decided to pay ME at the end!

Only you @Vegas_Millennial!  Did he become your BF?  Luv that story.  

Nope, he's not my boyfriend.  Boyfriends and husbands cost too much money.  It's more frugal to hire escorts

[mtaabq]

58 minutes ago, Vegas_Millennial said:

Boyfriends and husbands cost too much money.  It's more frugal to hire escorts

PREACH! Escorts cost me far less than my boyfriend ever did - financially AND emotionally. (Apologies for veering off topic.) 

[mtaabq]

Many others have said that you can’t generalize and I have to agree. There are too many factors at play as to why he’s charging two hundred an hour. My hope is that you’ll enjoy a pleasant experience and become a regular of this man. Many men here will agree with me that we’ve hired escorts charging two hundred an hour who were worth a lot more (thinking of you, Anthony!), and, opposite that, we’ve hired escorts for two hundred an hour who weren’t worth that (thinking of you, Joshua). And then there’s the aforementioned “upsell” - get men to agree to a base price and then start tacking on “fees” for extras once they’re in the door. Communicate your expectations and you should be fine. 

Edited 13 hours ago by mtaabq
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[Mark_fl]

If he can't reach my dick with his mouth, he's too low. 

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

On 6/17/2026 at 9:53 PM, Rbaine2336 said:

Suppose an escort who advertises offering all the usual, BFE, Erotic Message, etc. has a rate of $200.00 HR (Houston, San Antonio, and Austin areas). Is he low-balling himself? (no pun intended) or is that a normal rate for a newcomer?

I'm seeing a highly reviewed escort this week who is from Los Angeles, California, and happens to be in Las Vegas this week.  I've hired him several times over the past few years, each time for a 2 hour session instead of a standard 1 hour because he only charges $200/hr.  His price makes it a win-win situation.  I choose to hire for 2 hours instead of 1 because of his lower rate, and he keeps $400 instead of a more common $300 because I booked a longer session with him.

[+ PhileasFogg]

Personally, I think it’s fine to agree to what’s requested but - to be fair -  to pay more or market rate if the encounter exceeds your expectation.  

Edited 1 hour ago by PhileasFogg

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

20 minutes ago, PhileasFogg said:

Personally, I think it’s fine to agree to what’s requested but - to be fair -  to pay more or market rate if the encounter exceeds your expectation.  

I agree, or book for longer time (which is what I do)