When I entered the hobby 18 months ago I began quest to visit all of the top ranked Minnesota providers. I created my list based largely on TER data. To make the list, the provider must be local, active on TER, offer GFE, have 20+ reviews, not be TS, and be no more than $600 for a 2hr session. (My list, My rules).  After getting my prerequisite reference dates out of the way, I began my quest, starting toward the middle of the list and alternating up and down the list. This week, I saw my 21th provider (38 total visits). The list is always in flux as a few of my top 25 have exited the TER scene, ladies go on sabbaticals, and new providers take their place, but in general the top of the list is pretty darn stable.
         Why am I telling you all this? Because if you are new to the hobby, I have to let you know that the top of the list is stacked. In a nutshell, the rating system works. Is #1 better than #5? I really couldn’t judge it that closely as personal tastes come into play, but I can tell you that the top 10-15 are there for a reason. When the aggregate scoring of 20 or more clients have a provider at the top, that pretty much assures you of a girlfriend experience with a  beautiful woman in a clean, safe environment and that her communication and reliability are exceptional.  
          I absolutely appreciate the fact that it takes some guys deviating from my method for a provider to get 20 reviews. I break my own rules on occasion when I see a potential star in the making, but in the interest of full disclosure, that is the only time I ever have NCNS, less than great accommodations, etc… When quality and reliability are required, do your homework and shop the best.
          You work hard for your money, spend it wisely.

Well stated my fellow hobbiest. It works. They do top the list for those reasons.

Magic perhaps?

Maybe hard work and dedication.....................like most hard working people. Not magic, as some people think.

It's good to see you're thinking with the head on your shoulders!

The OP's post reminds me of listening to sportscasters discuss MVPs. I want someone to say those words about me! LOL.

Great post, I agree whole heartedly, I am truly tired of posts by guys complaining about NSNC when they clearly did do their up front reseach.

It can be difficult for a new escort to get some early reviews but if she is good, word will get out eventually.

Well as someone who is as new as it gets, I can comment... I've yet to partake the services of a provider and am still 'researching'...

There are exceptions to every rule... I know of one provider who I've spoken with this last week, is 100% legit and as hot as hell but struggling to get her first review. I've yet to pop my provider cherry and I'm still just in the curious stage but if I do she is top of my list.

On the other hand, I know of highly-ranked providers who have scores of 9/10 reviews and being 100% truthful, I turned down hotter freebies at a bar this weekend. BP is 70% filled with providers who would need to pay me, and not a small amount either.

So I guess I'm still trying to make sense of hobbying. Each unto their own, I guess...