Since I came back to Toronto Hobbying after a long gap of three years, the sharp change in the ratio of quality agency SPs to hobbyists has indeed caught me by surprise.
In comparison (just talking agency girls) to those three years (2017 to 2019) before the pandemic: I notice that there are now a) less truly high-quality SPs (just from my point of view with my limited hobbying on my return, obviously highly subjective here) b) age of the average SP is now much higher with these agencies across the board c) even some one remotely good/fresh/young is getting promoted to the highest rate/level almost instantly. Used to take few weeks/months of solid reviews and getting booked fully. d) even basic CoB/CoF/Cim is now an upcharge with most SPs (earlier these things were included in the 45 mins/1 hr bookings for many SPs - only cimsw/greek were an upcharge - in fact, many SPs did cimsw back then without even upcharge if you booked for one hour - so the service levels have changed).
What are the key factors here? a) general cost of living has exploded due to the money printing during pandemic b) very high levels of immigration into Toronto- many of these are horny, young men with cash, so figures into our ratio c) the quality caucasian university gals are into sugar-dating (is that a better deal for them financially? Just curious to know why).
Why is the supply not keeping up with the increased demand?
Am I missing any other factor here? As the Change is quite dramatic imho. Has anyone else noticed this?
I also appreciate that change is the only thing that does not change in this world. But this has indeed taken me by surprise since I was absent for three years. For the non-heavy hitters with normal income/moderate savings, this current market is definitely crappy compared to the three years before the pandemic. My bank balance is thanking me though. I am glad I splurged back in 2017-19 when it was literally an amazing Hobbyist market and that was the period when I found Toronto to be the very best hobbying city in the world - not anymore.
Please do not mistake me or think that I am being cynical, just my honest observations on re-entering this hobby in Toronto after three years. I am still grateful for all the quality current SPs (and their agencies) and the amazing reviews here; just that I cannot help but notice this huge drop in the Value for your money in this hobbying market at the moment. Of course, it can and will probably change when the supply improves.
In comparison (just talking agency girls) to those three years (2017 to 2019) before the pandemic: I notice that there are now a) less truly high-quality SPs (just from my point of view with my limited hobbying on my return, obviously highly subjective here) b) age of the average SP is now much higher with these agencies across the board c) even some one remotely good/fresh/young is getting promoted to the highest rate/level almost instantly. Used to take few weeks/months of solid reviews and getting booked fully. d) even basic CoB/CoF/Cim is now an upcharge with most SPs (earlier these things were included in the 45 mins/1 hr bookings for many SPs - only cimsw/greek were an upcharge - in fact, many SPs did cimsw back then without even upcharge if you booked for one hour - so the service levels have changed).
What are the key factors here? a) general cost of living has exploded due to the money printing during pandemic b) very high levels of immigration into Toronto- many of these are horny, young men with cash, so figures into our ratio c) the quality caucasian university gals are into sugar-dating (is that a better deal for them financially? Just curious to know why).
Why is the supply not keeping up with the increased demand?
Am I missing any other factor here? As the Change is quite dramatic imho. Has anyone else noticed this?
I also appreciate that change is the only thing that does not change in this world. But this has indeed taken me by surprise since I was absent for three years. For the non-heavy hitters with normal income/moderate savings, this current market is definitely crappy compared to the three years before the pandemic. My bank balance is thanking me though. I am glad I splurged back in 2017-19 when it was literally an amazing Hobbyist market and that was the period when I found Toronto to be the very best hobbying city in the world - not anymore.
Please do not mistake me or think that I am being cynical, just my honest observations on re-entering this hobby in Toronto after three years. I am still grateful for all the quality current SPs (and their agencies) and the amazing reviews here; just that I cannot help but notice this huge drop in the Value for your money in this hobbying market at the moment. Of course, it can and will probably change when the supply improves.
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