Extensive reviews, I wanted to see her for a while and finally got in touch with her and arranged an appointment. She confirmed. Then nothing. Radio silent. No show, no notification.
UNTIL, oddly, I texted her that I would update TER. At which point she replied (4.5 hours after our appointment time):
"As an independent provider I have every right to deny a customer at any point, without any reason. Go ahead and threaten me with TER. I have a clientelle beyond belief across the Country. My word against yours Buddy. Alls fair in this Industry."
She's right, of course, that she can deny any customer she wants. When I said I was simply looking for the courtesy of a cancellation notice, she said this:
"And as an active member on all boards, I have no problem letting fellow hobbyists know that you provided me with no verification information and everyone knows I will always choose regulars over new clients. Good luck!"
Needless to say, she never requested verification, which I would have happily provided. What I did not feel I needed to remind her of is that there are plenty of reliable, fantastic providers out there, so she won't be missed by me.
Better luck to you.