for me...

Because I am disabled and have to see providers in my private residence, I often think of this (thank God I haven't had to cancel yet but I often wonder what would happen if an unexpected visitor showed up or something, right before the appointment and I could not get them to leave and I had to cancel on short notice. What would happen??? I would hope that the lady would work with me to reschedule (most likely that is what would happen), but it's something that's always in the back of my mind. It has never stopped me from seeing someone, but it's always in the back of my mind. To make a long story short providers with harsh cancellation policy make my stomach turn a little bit until the appointment actually happens with no issues maybe I'm over thinking it, but it's always there in the back of my mind

But I'm not a cheap, sleazy, disrespectful, lying, cheat of a client.
LOL

Sorry, I guess I'm a little rambunctious tonight.

I used to go to a therapist who had a cancellation policy similar to some of the ladies I see. I switched to seeing providers instead. I'm much happier now and I understand the business end of what you ladies go through.  
I think I have cancelled one appointment in the last year and offered to compensate. It was rejected

It's a future appointment. If someone makes a past minute appointment I allow it if time permits. I have most cancelations when it's a future appointment because something usually comes up

This usually isn't an issue if I'm traveling and have control over my schedule while away.  However, when I'm home this policy will be a factor.  I have a number of demands on my time and often last minute changes occur.  I do make it a point to try and schedule a few days ahead so that if anything comes up, I can give proper notice.  

On the flip side, I've had several occasions where the lady pulled a last moment NC/NS.  One even to the point that I was at her door when she went silent.  Not one offer to compensate for my lost time was ever extended.

In all the years of being in this lifestyle I have rarely cancelled. However, it has happened and I did cancel less than 24 hrs in advance. So if everything else was equal, and the choice came to deciding which provider to see, one who has a cancellation policy and another who didn't, I'd choose the provider without the cancellation policy.

However at the same time how would the provider enforce it?  I know some ladies ask for a deposit for an extended date and guess they can keep that upfront payment.  
At the same time as another posted commented, I have had a lady cancel on me at the last minute with no option left

It sounds like more and more are starting to post cancellation policies due to last minute cancellations. It can be very frustrating, especially when touring. We had one friend tell us she had 4 cancellations on a short trip to Vegas recently.

Here's our question for other providers, how often have you actually been able to collect? (You can PM us, if you don't want to broadcast the answer).  

We recently posted our policy, but (thankfully) have not had to use it yet.

Tori and Nick

I know that I have lost appointments due to having a cancellation policy. But here are my thoughts.  

First, all service business' that I do business with have a similar policy. If I don't show up for my massage appointment I still have to pay for it. Sometimes something urgent comes up and I have to think to myself, "well I am going to have to pay her even though I can't make it, but it is worth it because this is really important." The same goes when a guy cancels on us.  

In reality open conversation and flexibility are key. When you book with me I ask that you agree with the cancellation policy. It is a gentleman's agreement. I cannot enforce it. And I am not going to strong-arm anyone into paying it. I just want to know that you agree that my time is valuable and your agree that you should pay me for it even if you cannot make it due to a last minute emergency. Once the intention is set that is where flexibility and communication come in.  

I have had guys say, "My schedule for the day I booked is looking pretty crazy, I might need to cancel now so I don't violate your cancellation policy."  In which case I can tell them that I will still pencil them in for that day with the understanding that we will communicate that day and see what happens. If I get a 'sure thing' I will take it instead. If he can't make it then no cancellation fee is necessary because he communicated that the appointment was not set in stone.  

If we work together then we usually can do what is fair by each other. If I scare away somebody because I am asking that he respect my time then so be it. That is not the kind of person that I want to spend time with anyway

Do unto others.......I know it sounds old fashioned but well, I'm getting older.
Sometimes a website will come across as "I'm more important than you, so here is my policy". I stay away from those. It's just a vibe you get from the website. Right or wrong. I'm not a website designer so I can't tell you why some are like that. Sometimes not the website but correspondence with the lady and she states her policy in a way that turns you off. I understand it's a business and time is money, etc. But it goes BOTH ways. (Loved that Seinfeld episode) Things come up. If it's less than 24hrs then I think some compensation should be given as maybe you have missed opportunities to schedule others. Communication and common decency should apply. Unfortunately not all people have those qualities. Treat people like you would like to be treated.  
Haven't just looked at LaRue's website to ascertain, but I have looked at it many times before and I didn't even know she had a cancellation policy. It's all in how it comes across.

Not in the slightest way. I recently had to cancel because of the passing of an elderly parent that was outside of the cancellation window and I made the extra gesture of giving P411 points even though I didn't have to. Decency and respect goes along way always.

IMHO a cancellation policy is a necessary thing within the hobby. It is a safeguard for providers from potential flakes, which sadly seem to be rampant. So, for me, no they would never scare me away from booking a well known provider. And, your specific policy is in no way out of line. Your time is valuable, and is your livelihood.  

My question to the providers is this. If you have to cancel, do you ever offer anything in return? I don't mean this to be argumentative in any way, it's just a question

me think about seeing her. I have never cancelled on a provider in all of my years in this hobby world (even before the internet), let alone within 24 hours. I have had many (about 11) ladies cancel on me or NCNS. I have NEVER received any discount or cancellation fee from any of them, and most times never a follow up contact from the NCNS ladies.  

So while it does not scare me, I will pass on ladies with a cancellation policy; because it seems by my experience to only work to benefit the ladies.

I've never had a *good client* cancel on me, but I did have instances where dumb newbies flaked out of fear/guilt/not wanting to pay/etc and time wasters cancelling due to their grandma/sister/cat/etc dying.. always some BS excuse and it's easy to tell.

The cancellation usually scares the potential time wasters away.. I mean c'mon, do you think I want to make time for you, get ready, get dressed, etc only to have you tell me your house is possessed and you have to wait for Ghostbusters to arrive? Your time is valuable, so is mine and if you don't respect that, then boy bye! It's also a pain in the ass to fill the time to not take a loss.

I'm pretty lenient with regulars though

But, having said that, I'm not a fan of them either. I have rarely had to cancel, and when I have, it's usually been more than 24 hours, but things do come up - stuff happens beyond our control sometimes, and we both need to be somewhat flexible. So, if given a choice, I prefer not to see someone with a cancellation policy. Don't get me wrong - I understand why many providers have them, but as some others mentioned, there's rarely any mention of re-compensation of any kind if a provider NCNS on a hobbiest.My time is as important and valuable to me as it is to anyone else.