I've asked this question once before but didn't get any answers. I figured it's worth another try.  

I'm sure that those who cater to fetishes and the bondage/submission lifestyle would have no problems with it on the first date.

I switched from the fuzzy cuffs to the velcro straps that the lady can undo at anytime(its just the thought of being somewhat helpless(LOL), however, I just saw a lil lady who wanted the metal things---go figure!

She just running a ad. Ask ONLY after you have seen her a few times.

Something like this ... and yes, I have those as well

she's just running an ad"... Huh? And I don't a lady who has a pic of herself in handcuffs will be taken aback with an email about that particular scenario. She can always decline.

I just see it as an attention thing. I asked a provider who had a photo of herself tied up in  
Shibari style on her site, if that was something she did with clients (who knew the art of Shibari of course) and she said "No" that it was just her way of getting attention. So who knows ...

If there are any girls out there (in Raleigh) who would be open to some fun while wearing cuffs and a blindfold with a new guy, I'd love to hear from you. I'd be new to you, maybe, but I'm not new to the hobby. I'm posting this request under an alias, but I do have more than 20 okays on p411 and more than 30 reviews on TER, and I can provide plenty of references. All my hobbying has been in Raleigh.

Dude! Seriously?! Would you allow a unknown provider to cuff and blindfold you?

Not again. The first time it didn't go so well.

The first appt w someone there are no gaurentees, if you can't accept that I have no interest in seeing you. If once we meet I'm comfortable w you then yes we can have some fun. Just because someone advertises it doesn't gaurentee anything though, ultimately this is our life and we need to be comfortable. I have been surprised at the number of guys that would not accept that I will not commit to anything without meeting you first.  
I also have a variety of cuffs, some are nothing more then Velcro straps that hold your hands together. Gives you the illusion of confinement but you can get free easily. I have under the bed, over the door and others that are more confining. That way there is something to fit all diffrent comfort levels. That way hopefully everyone can be happy

Exactly!  Velcro thingys just give the illusion of confinement---can be popped off by the lady at any time.  Even I am not comfy with ropes, chains, metal cuffs, etc. I just like the lil lady to pretend that she is a widdle slave girl, who is just gonna have to wiggle and giggle, um, maybe scream, say dirty words, etc. protesting(that is why I like the house playroom vs motel, etc., due to no neighbors close by)  her "treatment;P~~~~", and take her licking, etc.  like a woman;P~~~

I took another look at your pics. That is exactly what I'm interested in. I guess I'll have to invest the time to get to know you and get you to trust me, but, and I'm joking here, avoiding having to do all that is why I started in the hobby in the first place.

We hobby to bed got gals who won't make us listen to all their issues or crowd our bathrooms with hair products or make me pretend I like her mother. We do this for variety and no strings attached fun. The trust factor between any two people is very variable. You pass screening to make sure your not Uncle Leo or hopefully a serial killer. Who really knows if your a serial killer or not it's probably not on your P411 profile. But given chemistry or just people's gut feelings toward one another some things a gal will let one fella do with or to her she may not let you or me.  I do hope you find what you are looking for it doesn't seem like an unreasonable request but I can see a lady being hesitant if she doesn't know you. Good luck bro

Thanks for the good advice.

I doubt you're looking at a serious long term commitment to get to the point where you can play with restraints. It'll make a big difference if your fantasy requires that she be truly restrained or whether you can pretend and use cuffs/restraints that she can easily free herself from.

I'd be satisfied with the velcro cuffs and a blindfold.  

You'll be fine dude just ask your favorite friends and I'm sure one will take you up on it. What your wanting is very normal compared to some of the crazy shit these gals get asked almost daily. You'll have no trouble getting one of your gal pals to play. Have fun you crazy kids!!

Well, I screwed up my courage and emailed one of my long time regulars (that's how she exclusively communicates) and asked if she was up for some cuffs play. I tried to make the request as non-threatening as I could, with a lot of "only if you want to," and "we could just pretend if you don't like the idea of the real thing."