Lots of posts regarding misunderstandings about money on the general discussions board. In general they pretty much come down to two people disagreeing about how much was due and/or paid, and then blow up from there to everyone's displeasure. Provider gets shortchanged, hobbyist gets slammed, probably blacklisted on some provider sites, etc.

In any other business this is avoided by the two people just counting the money and agreeing it is right. Here, for LE reasons, I understand the risk in doing that at the beginning of a date is significant - you pretty much make the LE case in doing it. But how about at the end? Would it be risky to count the money together, agree it is right, and then go home?

I know there are lots of other undercurrents about destroying an illusion (many of the reviews refer positively to a provider who pays no attention to the envelope), and that some people are uncomfortable about directly exchanging money in any situation, but those things come down to personal preference, whereas an LE issue would kill the whole idea. So if it is not a risk, I might suggest we verify the cash is correct before I go on my way. Or at least I would ask the provider if she is okay doing so.

Thanks,
Zig