Well, I am new to the hobby, but I am very successful at business, and fairly intelligent.  I have had 4 experiences with the new hobby.  The first couple experiences were good.  The last two were terrible.  I didn't know about this site so I hadn't done my research on any of the providers.  I just used yellow pages to find a provider.  Here is my problem…  I am only interested in FS.  I don't mind paying a decent sum for someone who takes care of themselves well, and provides a good service. Getting a HJ in my opinion is a waste of my time and money.  If that is what I wanted then I wouldn’t be calling someone to come over and help for $$$$. The last couple I have called have required 400 which is fine but once we have gotten comfortable I have been told it’s double that for FS.  If I can’t ask any questions prior to us getting past the point where we both know neither is LE then how do I keep from these misunderstandings.  I hate having to pay out a decent amount of money before I even know what I am getting.  Especially since no one gives the money back if you can't come to an agreement on price for service.  One note to clarify, I don’t mind paying 800 but the quality of the person has to be very good.  For the last couple experiences the quality of what showed up was not high.  Anyone have advice?

Research, research, research. You can search the reviews for what you're looking for, then look at the provider's ads and/orwebsite. Also, go to your regional board and check the ads that are posted there.

In my area, $$ generally covers 1 hour FS.  Some models get more.  I think you're over paying.  Research here & I think you'll be happier...  & more bang for the buck.
skb

1. If you haven't yet gotten your VIP membership; GET IT!

2. Choose from providers that have 5 or more reviews that include reviewers with 5 or more reviews.

 Those two rules will nearly guarantee positive results.

I think that pretty much all advise is going to be somewhat repetetive.

1. Get VIP
2. Read reviews.
3. Contact reviewed Ladies.

And from providers standpoint I would add #4 - invest in datecheck or P411.  It will increase chances of bookings with legit providers.


Hobby safe and enjoy - this IS supposed to be FUN!

Lina

I appreciate everyones comments.  I am a little uneasy with getting setup with anything like datecheck or P411, ect.  I don't feel real comfortable with giving out my information with this hobby

Well, if you want to hook up with reputable providers, you're going to have to be screened; and in order to be screened, you have to give up information. It's for the provider's safety as well as yours.

The bottom line is that the quality of women you are going to see will be determined to a great extent by the amount of information that you are willing to share.  You can research the ladies who are reviewed here on TER but if you are not willing to be screened then the vast majority of them will not be willing to see you.  

Good luck on your search but keep in mind that you are asking women to trust you.  In return you must be willing to do the same.

There is no substitute for doing your research here.  TER has an extensive data base of great ladies; and some not so great.  Read the reviews (VIP is a necessity); don't just look at the numbers.

Most ladies will require some information for screening...  it's for their safety.  You're asking to be let into their private space, alone...  Quality providers generally all do this.  Excactly what they require may vary, as does their specific methods of screening.  (And they should not reveal their methods, again for security reasons.)
And you should not have to pay excessive ammounts for reasonable service.  And a lady shuld not compromise their safety for more money.  
You should not see ladies who don't screen...  if they are sloppy about this, they're more likely to be sloppy about other things, including more likely to be busted.  And you don't want to be they guy she's with if that happens.

I recommend you read the newbie manual at the top of tis board, several pages on this board...  learn how this all works.  Then get VIP & choose a well reviewed provider.  A lady with several reviews by reviewers who themselves have done several reviews.  You'll be as certain as possible that she's legit.

Happy hobbying,
skb

Easy, you lucked into the right place,there is a wealth of information that will be helpful to you here. Follow everyones advice pay $20 and go VIP. Research and make dates with only well reviewed providers, and yes, you will have to give up some personal iformation, but I promise you the rewards will be mind blowing.

You are at the right place now. Buy a TER VIP membership, it is worth the money. Use reviews exclusively to plan your date. Stay away from the yellow pages and escorts magazines, there are some good ladies advertising in them, but too many are ripoffs. The last two ladies that you met are the reason why this site exists and is needed, they were ripoff artists.

Verification services, in particular the ones often mentioned on TER are not going to misuse your information. You are more likely to have a woman that you contact via the yellow pages or escort magazines misuse your phone number and if they show up at your home, your address. There are many men using this site that are as successful or more successful than you financially. Take the advice that they give.