Agreed on the prices. We are luxury items, like fancy cars and jewellery. If we cost less, we wouldn't have the same status points, lol.
I recently increased my rates and have been busier than I've ever been, it's been great!
However I have only got one booking now planned for the next fortnight and it's making me panic a little. I've thankfully made enough recently to get me through a few quiet weeks but I'm upping my advertising regardless.