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Discount for Review???
impposter 49 Reviews 360 reads
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Although it would be hard to prove if it happened, I don't think one is allowed to advertise 'discount for review' as it's more of a bribe, a "quim pro quo" :-)  (almost the same as a "quid pro quo"), than a discount.  

However, "discount for TER members" (regardless of promising to write a review) or some such is allowed.  Now that I think about it, I guess she can use TER handle as part of her screening.  I wonder if the following scenario is OK:

He: "I'm on TER but no published reviews."
She: "Oh, well, I prefer guys who write reviews so I can get an idea of what they like during a meeting.  Call me some other time."

He: "I'm on TER."
She: "I checked your references and I read your reviews and I think we'll get along really well.  I hope you'll review me, too, after my standard-for-all TER discount."

I think she can screen for likely reviewers but not bribe them.  

(I also know some Providers that advertise a discount on the SECOND session AFTER the review gets published.

lolajames1749 reads

Is there ever any chance of a newbie being invited to a meet & greet??  I want to network and meet people, however i dont have any reviews as of yet.  I dont mind going through a screening process and i definitely understand the need for it.  Im just trying to get my foot in the door.  Right now I'm playing the waiting game...waiting for someone to give me a review.    

So, is there ANY CHANCE of being invited to a meet and greet without reviews??

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Allstar302 reads

What city are you located in? Are you on a verification site like P411? As long as you are on a site like that it builds credibility and if you are willing to offer a discounted rate for a review, Im sure some one will take you up on that. The last provider I saw offered me $50 off her normal rate if I wrote a review. She looked good, I was willing to do it and the price was too good to pass up LOL. I only trust TER personally. I see providers with links to other review sites, but TER is so much more with its forums and search features I only use this one.  

I'm not sure if you are able to post ads with out a review being done, but if possible, try posting ads on TER, in your area, introducing yourself, put up a killer picture is something hot explaining that you are new, with a link back to your P411 page. Run a special for TER members and ask for reviews. In my years in the hobby, I often see start ups with low rates and after a year or two of great reviews, their rates go up to the standard market rate.  

You may also try finding other providers who will do doubles with you? You may be able to meet new review writing clients as a result of working with another reviewed provider. Lots of guys will write a review on both women after having a doubles appointment.

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impposter361 reads

Although it would be hard to prove if it happened, I don't think one is allowed to advertise 'discount for review' as it's more of a bribe, a "quim pro quo" :-)  (almost the same as a "quid pro quo"), than a discount.  

However, "discount for TER members" (regardless of promising to write a review) or some such is allowed.  Now that I think about it, I guess she can use TER handle as part of her screening.  I wonder if the following scenario is OK:

He: "I'm on TER but no published reviews."
She: "Oh, well, I prefer guys who write reviews so I can get an idea of what they like during a meeting.  Call me some other time."

He: "I'm on TER."
She: "I checked your references and I read your reviews and I think we'll get along really well.  I hope you'll review me, too, after my standard-for-all TER discount."

I think she can screen for likely reviewers but not bribe them.  

(I also know some Providers that advertise a discount on the SECOND session AFTER the review gets published.

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Allstar371 reads

Its not a bribe, its business.  I own a small service and repair company and used to offer a small discount for a Yelp review. Many people dont write a review and with out asking, sweetening the pot, its hard just starting out.

I made $174 a month when I started my business. I was doing everything I could to get my name out there. I didnt provide bad work so good reviews were not bogus.

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DJ1985273 reads

While a discount for a reviews might work in business it's grounds for her getting banned from TER before she even gets her first review. A TER member discount is more acceptable whether they choose to write a review or not.

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swimtrekr361 reads

if you state in an ad on TER that you will give a discount for a review, you will likely get booted off the site.  However, in the privacy of your incall or his outcall, if you want to make the offer, you could do it.  Just be sure the client does not mention it in his review.

There is nothing wrong with a provider preferring to see guys that write reviews, esp is she is fairly new.  She wants to build up her rep so she can attract more clients.

Swim

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GaGambler293 reads

"Review Specials" are quite common on other sites like P411, and quite frankly I don't see anything wrong with them, even though I don't personally benefit as I don't write reviews. I will often contact women running review specials even so, as I know that many of them are just starting out and trying to make a good impression, even if I don't write a review.

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