It will vary.  We are, after all, dealing with individuals.  I have received responses everywhere from 3 minutes to 3 months later.
Generally, I think 24 to 48 hours is plenty of time for a response.  If she hasn't answered by then, she likely isn't going to.

I've had a few problems with non-responses.  I guess they can smell my cheap cologne through the e-mai or phone lines?  

Seriously, I would wait about three or four days, and then send a follow-up e-mail or phone call.  If you don't hear back after that one, move on to someone else.


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-- Modified on 8/5/2007 4:51:03 AM

In my expereince, 24 hrs. is enough time.  Good providers will usually respond within that time frame.  Before contacting another provider, I would consider following up with the one you originally contacted, in case there is something happening with her that is causing the delay.  But after 48 - 72 hrs. w/no reply, time to move on and find another to play with...

Note that if you have a confined window of oppurtunity, and you are touching base with providers you have not seen previously, it's best to have a plan b (and c).  Happy hunting...

We all learn to walk before we run, and we learn to catch before playing short-stop between 1st & 2nd base.

 Hobbying is a problematic endeavour; but once you learn the ropes, have a B, C & D plan in place and a few successful trysts under your belt the wait for a returned call or e-mail will only be a minor factor in how long until your weenie is again wet.


-- Modified on 8/5/2007 6:13:14 PM

Heard, back late yesterday. Looks like the tip about three days was about right.

Thanks.