Hi gents. I've kept a keen eye on the progression of the private market throughout 2020. As many of you are aware, this year has been pretty bad for the average punter who prefers private WLs.
Issues with supply vs demand, coupled with health and hygiene concerns have driven private prices up considerably.
Normally around this time of year we have an influx of international WLs coming to Aus for the Summer. This boosts supply, adds variety and increases competition which lowers prices.
One of my favourite local private WLs has raised her prices by $250/hr. (Nearly a 70% increase 😬.... fucken hell). Part of me is glad for her. She's found an opportunity that allows her to raise her prices to those levels. But that increase has pretty much shut the door on my patronage, unfortunate for me.
I'm interested to hear some perspectives from other guys who prefer private WLs. What are your opinions on the market? Will it change any time soon? Are you visiting more parlours instead?
I'm also interested in the Private WLs stories. Are they finding it easier to get work and charge more given the circumstances I outlined at the top? And as borders reopen maybe the increase in competition will drive prices back down?
Note: this is all my perspective so you might completely disagree. Keen to hear some thoughts though. Cheers!