Personal Preference Frenchie Baby!

I prefer cash, but never turn down a real LV.  Just make sure you walk in the store & pick everything out yourself.

The biggest legitimate agency in Vegas has it listed in the "frequently asked questions" section of it's website.

You've got me wondering why a guy would do such a thing. Maybe its an ego thing. He's not one of us low lifes paying for sex. He's just a classy, generous guy showering a woman with gifts with the presumption that she will show her appreciation physically.

I don't see how it can be a scam as long as you do all the shopping before you show your appreciation.

From one hobbyists perspective it allows the opportunity to spend a little more time with a lady, you learn little things about people when you shop with them.  And frankly I like buying presents for ladies that I really like.  One of the most unforgettable experiences I ever had in LV was accompanying a legendary LV provider while she ran around doing some shopping errands.  I'm sure to some it may sound stupid but I loved every minute of it.  What's wrong with spending some time with a beautiful woman and not feeling like the stop watch is running? And when I got into her car Baba O Riley actually came on her radio at the same time.  I knew it was going to be a good day!

though, I have not been offered a trade, which I would politely decline, one of my fave experiences was going to Agent Provacateur and modeling lingerie for my hobbyist friend.
He chose the outfits he wanted to purchase for me and then we couldn't wait to get back to the hotel to "model" them in private together...talk about a steamy session....  

Show Me The Money

I have moved a couple of times the past year, and by no means do I have a lot of material possessions.  When I move the stuff I have, I wonder why I even bought half of the things I own.  Yes, it is fun to go shopping at stores.  However, there is nothing better than having lots of money.  It is a responsibility to have and manage it, and the government would like nothing better than to take it away from you.  Having money, and not an overly intense desire for lots of material goods can give you freedom to do what you want in life.  I am not working right now, and it is not by choice.  Yes, I would like a good job so I can consume more of these great services offered here, but if no job comes then I will just sit back and try and get better at music.  A shopping spree for me is when speculative stocks sell off and I am sitting on a pile of cash and I go for the risk.  The only bad thing is there is no instant reward.  Like John Lennon said, "Gimmee money, a whole lot of money.  Cos it's what I waaaaaannnnnt yeah.  That's what I want."

A Shopping Spree Is Okay

As long as you get to do the picking and choosing.  Don't let someone bring you counterfeit or hot goods.  I could not see doing that on the first meeting.  If you have hung out with someone a few times and you get a feel for what types of things they like, then I think it is nice to buy something personal as an addition to the other consideration that is expected.  Show them the money!!!!!  No just put it in a plain envelope with nothing written on it.  Let them inspect it privately.

I usually thought women shied away from barter, but here's a bit of rationale of why I think men might prefer this:

1. Tax write-off and credit cards. You never know what industry they're in, or maybe they're just careless with taxes. They have a receipt to show for shopping at the stores. Also, this allows them to use their credit card rather than withdrawing money from the bank.

2. While goods are exchanged, money actually isn't in this case. Perhaps the gents feel it's safer.