... in response to good info for all the newbies, posted by Jake on Jun 22, 2005Pay attention new guys.  There are alternatives here.
The outrageous prices that these agencies charge is a joke.  Use the agencies that give you a day rate.  Or a per date rate.  Make deals.  
Use the INTERNET and meet them for free.  Or buy e mails and write them.  filter out the over price tours full of hookers and scammers.
The guys that charge $800.00 to $1000.00 are ripping you off.  You can find agencies that charge you a day rate or a per date rate.  Make them deal!!