You’re likely right that in terms of value, or money and time spent per fuck, SP’s are the way to go for the casual hobbyist. The effort it takes to wade through all the women just isn’t worth it. You can text an agency or indy and have a date set up in minutes, or visit an MP on a whim.
Think of the golf metaphor. I like to play golf and consider it a hobby. I like a nice time on the course with some friends on a summer afternoon. I’m an OK golfer but it’s a casual hobby.
On the other hand I have a buddy who’s into every aspect of the sport. He watches it on TV, he reads magazines, he’s into the tech and the mechanics of his swing, and the latest gear. He even tried to make is own custom putter for fuck sakes. He’s also an OK golfer, but for him it’s a real hobby. I terms of dollar spent per round he’s miles deeper into it, but he also gets more enjoyment out of it as a hobby than I do and it’s about more than just putting a ball in the hole.
Sex with SP’s vs SB's is the same. For lots of us, seeing escorts is a fun and satisfying way to fuck girls we’d never pull otherwise. But that’s it. On the other hand some guys see finding a Sugar Baby as more than just the end result. The search, the communication, thrill of the chase, coffee dates and lunches and the pursuit of that diamond in the rough (and they are out there if you look long enough) are all part of the fun and they treat it like a true hobby.
Guy’s who’ve had success and found that hottie know it can be worth it. But you need to have the time and enjoy the process, otherwise there are way easier ways to get laid.
Different strokes for different folks, to stretch the golf metaphor to it’s breaking point.