The Stripper Index: An unorthodox recession measurement

Re:The Stripper Index: An unorthodox recession measurement by virtue3 on Thursday May 02, 2024 @07:06AM (#40234789)

I think 500$ for an hour might have been a little more than a dance, and probably inline with what that kind of service offers.

If not did you goto one of the top strip clubs in America? that sounds insane. Haven't been to a strip club in a real long time myself tho (absolutely don't have the income nor desire).

I think top golf is an interesting metric; I'd be concerned about linking it to two things so addictive - golf addicts and alcohol consumtion. But with the prices at top golf and how much the drinks cost it's probably a good indicator of the sector.

One of the downsides of it might be it only targetting people in upper income brackets (golf is an expensive game per se, def not as everyman and top golf isn't really accessible).

Then again I can't think of any metric that wont be "inflated" by more well off people consuming something cheaper and less well off people having to use another option (aka mcdonalds).

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Re:The Stripper Index: An unorthodox recession measurement by elif on Thursday May 02, 2024 @08:11AM (#40235224)

I encountered similar prices at a Miami Beach club. Initially the security pressed me because I don't drink alcohol, but apparently buying drinks was required (in addition to the cover). In order to satisfy them, I said I would buy a dance, but wasn't given a price until already up in the "VIP" area

The price was ridiculous, I don't recall exactly, and I declined, saying I would just leave, and the dancer said in a Russian accent, if I did, she would tell security that I robbed her, since we already entered VIP. I think I paid her like $60 in front of the security guard and walked out. Definitely got mob/extortion vibes from the whole experience.

In this example, at least the $50 per 3 minutes or whatever it was, wasn't for anything 'extra' as the VIP area was wide open with no walls, all the victims able to see exactly how scammed everyone was getting.

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Re:The Stripper Index: An unorthodox recession measurement by salad-tycoon on Thursday May 02, 2024 @07:15AM (#40234845)

I’ve never lived this lifestyle and don’t agree with it but here’s an AMA from a guy who claims to regularly get high end escorts. Supposedly the cost is anywhere from 250-1000 and that might be Australian dollars? https://old.reddit.com/r/AMA/comments/1cfpcfl/ive_slept_with...

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Re:The Stripper Index: An unorthodox recession measurement by chasd00 on Thursday May 02, 2024 @07:57AM (#40235109)

I knew a guy that was a driver for escorts back in college. In the late 90s it was over $1,000/night on average iirc. That included more than just sex though that was also attending a gala or sports game or other social events with you.

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Re:The Stripper Index: An unorthodox recession measurement by 01HNNWZ0MV43FF on Thursday May 02, 2024 @07:48AM (#40235032)

Per hour or per night?

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Re:The Stripper Index: An unorthodox recession measurement by kipchak on Thursday May 02, 2024 @10:47AM (#40236929)

That sounds like per hour. If you're curious about how the whole thing works parts of it are fairly above ground - community support subreddits and advertising websites with rates for example.

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Re:The Stripper Index: An unorthodox recession measurement by viraptor on Thursday May 02, 2024 @08:38AM (#40235473)

You can just browse the backpage for a bigger city to get an idea of prices. Apparently basic sex pays below $200h/h in Seattle (chosen at random), so those higher prices would likely be for a night/event/high class.

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