...A provider who routinely doesn't respond to your mail isn't interested in securing the appointment.

Anything can set off a providers' inner alert system; maybe she doesn't like persistence  or maybe she doesn't like how you phrased something.

At any rate you should move on to another; writing or calling over and over is futile.

Re: Obviously for some reason she isn't interested! PICK another!

Your wasting your time and energy on someone not interested. There are many others out there that could show u an excellant time
Jay

If one considers the legions of persistent hobbyists with their redundant attempts and indignant cries promulgated on these boards over the years.

 There is well over 100,000 providers listed on this website; MOVE ON!

If an e-mail goes unreturned I might send another on the thought it might be lost. Or I might call and leave a message. But after that I definitely move on.

One additional comment – I generally don't send my references until I've heard from a provider. That's a lot of personal information to simply send into the ether without knowing anything about the person at the end of the line (or even if there is a person at the end of the line). I've seen some of the e-mails providers have sent checking me out. They often contain a great deal of personal information. Once I even mistakenly was sent a reference request for someone else even though I am a hobbyist not a provider. The reference request included the person's real name and occupation. I'm not comfortable with that much info bouncing around the Internet unless I have had contact with the person first. References are an unfortunate but necessary part of the hobby. I'm a little more careful about sending them out.

Somewhere along the line, you may have done something wrong, or she may be busy with regular clients, and not be taking on new ones.  No way to know from the info you laid out.  If you haven't heard from her after several e-mails, best to move on.  What else can we say?

It's comforting to know there are smart people out there with sound advice. I will be in the library doing my research.

She couple be unavailable, out of town, family issues, what ever...  
I'd not cross her off "forever" but for the time being, move on.  (You can opt to circle back later if desired.)  
Do not obcess over any one provider.
skb

Well, it could be any reason that has nothing to do with you. Some ladies get too busy and stop taking new clients altogether for a little while and have not time to respond. Some lose their schedulers.

Happened to me with the lady who is now my ATF. Turns out her scheduler was off for a little while and she got overwhelmed.

I'd say move on, at least for now, and if you still feel you want to see her after a couple of months try again then.

Happy hunting

If your a legit client, and there is nothing to suggest your not, then just view it as her loss. If you know your a gentleman and a good client then that is all it is, her loss. Maybe her business is just that good that she can blow off legit prospective clients.

It would be nice if she would respond to you as a courtesy, even if only to decline the offer, but that kind of customer service is hard to get in the commerical sector these days and I wouldn't sweat it if you don't get it in this industry. Look elsewhere and have fun with it, this hobby is alot of things but one thing it shouldn't be is frustrating.

Re: no response from provider-what is wrong with this picture

Bernie,

Happy Holidays to you.  Why not call her?  I can never understand why someone writes to my e-mail (when they are looking for company right away).  Us providers do have a life and do not always check our e-mail.  Maybe this lady is having a tough time at the moment.  Do not give up on her.
Madison

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