I have only seen one girl from an agency and it was a nightmare. The pics were very old and she looked like a streetwalker with track marks. I ended up giving her half the fee and sent her packing. I had read her reviews before hand and they were outstanding and recent. Afterwards I looked more carefully and noticed that the reviews were pretty much exclusively from people that only seemed to review providers from other agencies. Now the more I look, I find that a lot of agency girls get high marks from reviewers that only review girls from agencies and sometimes they're peppered with some low reviews from guys that see independent girls. So it seems to me that these agencies have fake profiles and they review each other's ladies and give them stellar reviews. Am I wrong here, or right on target?

Used one once. Set it up a week in advance. Day of kept me aware that she was on 'track' all during her two hour drive from Orlando. Ten minutes before her ETA they called and said she wasn't able to make it. Called in a pinch hitter. Worse decision. Never used one since.

I don't use them, except the reputable ones that book Porn Stars and UTR girls.
they are fantastic, but those girls are pretty expensive.In my experience they are worth every penny however.

I am sorry to hear that happened to you, I think it is always best to stick to indys, not only because you know what to expect based on the reviews (very difficult to write fake reviews) but because most don't rely on false advertisement in order to generate business. Keep in mind that agencies don't necessarily rely on repeat business, independent girls do
I hope the next time is a very pleasant experience!

Never thought about  what you just said but it makes sense...  
I have worked for an agency before and most of them don't really know if the pictures that the girls send are their real pictures, I guess if they don't verify the client really well, they won't verify the girls either.
I have worked for many agencies but I know for a fact I was never reviewed by an agency... So I guess it really depends on what agency you are using.
Now I work independently and I love it! At least I can talk to my clients myself

Avoid agencies, unless you are in a pinch or the provider you must see is attached.  Do your research on TER and go Indie.

In the past I used Miami Companions, oops busted big time, even Feds involved.  They were good and their ladies top shelf.  Occasionally a bad apple would join them, but would quickly be removed.  Other agencies, were sometimes good, sometimes not.  Upsells appear to be more common with agency girls than Indies.  Bait and switch seems more common with agencies.  Most important thing to remember is, "Do Your Research!" weather choosing to use an agency or indie.  Check out the lady you are thinking of seeing and the agency if you are going to go that way.  If I were to use an agency today, I would check for reviews on the lady I would like to see, other ladies with the agency and check out the agency also.