I have been corresponding with a well-reviewed provider who will be touring through my area in coming weeks. Her website states that down payments are required for longer dates, however she is now saying that she'd need one for our shorter date since she is touring.
Is this normal? She seems absolutely first-rate based on reviews, her website, and her prompt responses. However she has been trying to talk me up to more expensive dates from the get-go and I am a little wary of getting burned. I have nothing against a down payment in principle, it's just sending one electronically to someone I've never met doesn't strike me as wise. For all I know she is actually some Nigerian scamster. The down payment she is looking for would probably be around 700.
What should I do?
im no expert but my opinion is this is a little steep for a downpayment, especially for a short introductory date. Since your on the newbie board i assume your "new" at this, I would avoid this provider for now. Hopefully one of the more experienced guy will chime in with some advice. Good luck sir....
While touring, on a short introductory rate deposit may not be necessary but once again, it depends on her business practices, if you don't feel comfortable sending deposits it is best to start perusing on your local ad board to see if anyone local may catch your eye, local ladies will more likely not require a deposit. If you decide to move forward with this gal, make sure that you are fully aware of the conditions attached with the deposit (refundable if she cancels etc..) always stick to well reviewed providers so you don't get burned.
Hope this helps
I've attached a link to a previous thread on this subject. Great thing about a free market, providers can ask for a deposit, and hobbyists can say yes or no. I myself, prefer not to give a deposit, but that's just me.
Aside from a deposit, it sounds like she is up selling her time. Some providers will take advantage of newbies.
My advice is to never give a deposit in the first place. There have been instances when well reviewed providers have absconded with deposits and with the up sell you should pass on this one.
even for shorter dates.
If she is very well reviewed, then I think the chances of you being ripped off are minimal.
The fact that you are a newbie might also have some bearing on her decision to ask for a deposit. If you were a well known hobbyist who has written many reviews, she would probably feel a lot better about not asking.
But the bottom line for you should be: What makes me the most comfortable. If sending in a deposit does not sit well with you, then start off by seeing someone who does not need same.
If that was their experience as well. You'll need VIP to PM those prior reviewers however. Or post her name here and perhaps the readers here may know of her...versus those in your local area.
There are stories here that discuss the liability of giving anyone a deposit. For every good experience...there are tons of bad ones where the gal doesn't deliver or flat out absconds with your deposit.
Especially gals who tour. They are notorious for suckering guys to advance them money so they can "afford" to come to some city. Unfortunately too often they only get one dude (you in this case) to come up with cash in advance...and then they bail on the tour as it may not be profitable. There are NO refunds coming...and no one to file a fraud charge against either. Remember, this is an illegal game we are playing.
Do what you want...but I would NEVER EVER advance a gal money. But you're not me LOL
Posted By: awsnap
I have been corresponding with a well-reviewed provider who will be touring through my area in coming weeks. Her website states that down payments are required for longer dates, however she is now saying that she'd need one for our shorter date since she is touring.
Is this normal? She seems absolutely first-rate based on reviews, her website, and her prompt responses. However she has been trying to talk me up to more expensive dates from the get-go and I am a little wary of getting burned. I have nothing against a down payment in principle, it's just sending one electronically to someone I've never met doesn't strike me as wise. For all I know she is actually some Nigerian scamster. The down payment she is looking for would probably be around 700.
What should I do?
if you don't feel comfortable with her demands, find someone else. To me $700 seems pretty steep for a short date deposit. Since you didn't post her hourly rate, I'll assume she's fairly high dollar. The upselling, regardless of the deposit demand, bothers me a lot. While providers are taking a chance when touring that they might not make enough to cover their expenses, they should have enough pre-booked dates to ensure that does not happen.
You. IMHO, would be far better off finding a well-reviewed local provider. The one you have been corresponding with, since you say she is well-reviewed she is probably not trying to scam you, but upselling is something to stay away from.
Good luck,
Swim
Posted By: awsnap
I have been corresponding with a well-reviewed provider who will be touring through my area in coming weeks. Her website states that down payments are required for longer dates, however she is now saying that she'd need one for our shorter date since she is touring.
Is this normal? She seems absolutely first-rate based on reviews, her website, and her prompt responses. However she has been trying to talk me up to more expensive dates from the get-go and I am a little wary of getting burned. I have nothing against a down payment in principle, it's just sending one electronically to someone I've never met doesn't strike me as wise. For all I know she is actually some Nigerian scamster. The down payment she is looking for would probably be around 700.
What should I do?
+1
That's more than I put down on my house.
Posted By: BadCollegeGirl
Posted By: awsnap
I have been corresponding with a well-reviewed provider who will be touring through my area in coming weeks. Her website states that down payments are required for longer dates, however she is now saying that she'd need one for our shorter date since she is touring.
Is this normal? She seems absolutely first-rate based on reviews, her website, and her prompt responses. However she has been trying to talk me up to more expensive dates from the get-go and I am a little wary of getting burned. I have nothing against a down payment in principle, it's just sending one electronically to someone I've never met doesn't strike me as wise. For all I know she is actually some Nigerian scamster. The down payment she is looking for would probably be around 700.
What should I do?
Oh wow. 700$ for a short date? She got golden Pussy or something? Then she is bugging on you to get a longer date so she can get more deposit? Beware. Even the good ones go bad. I don't even pay 700$ an hour out in NYC.
$700 for a down payment ??? That is a bit much !!!
Never send anything "big" to anyone over the net or phone. $100 I could understand but if she is coming here anyway ??? Why would some one who is that well reviewed, who is probably making bank anyway need your money?
I agree that there are many beautiful, well talented women here so why worry about a deposit.
KEEP IT LOCAL 
I have heard of this with certain porn stars because if you cancel, they lose a shit load of money, but not from just the average hourly escort. How much is her fee for 2 hours? It sounds to me like she is wary of seeing you because you're a newbie, and this is her way of making sure you don't flake. If you do, she keeps the money. Not altogether unreasonable, but if I am nervous about seeing someone, I just don't see them. Money is not going to keep me out of jail or out of a suit case. It's up to you, but I would not give anyone that much money, except in person. If she is willing to meet, pay her then. If not, plenty of other choices.
Thats what CPA told me, anyway
sending 700 to someone you have never met?
Spend the small amount for VIP. Search reviews in your area for a newbie friendly provider and have a great time. This will cost less than the 700 deposit you were going to spend.
Heck, I'd be getting more than one date for that amount. IF you pay her, she'll have little incentive to see you.
Do you have VIP? Is she TER reviewed? How much does she normally charge.
