I am interested in higher-end providers, but unless you have references, they won't even respond.

I am a retired professional, affluent older newbie.

Can you give me the names of some willing, higher -end providers in S California that will be willing to meet with a fun loving first timer.

I would like to have some fun in the company of a sophisticated, fun loving and beautiful provider

while I am building my resume (so to speak)

frustrated!

Asking for, or giving information/references on specific providers on the Newbie board is a No-No.

I would post the same thing on a regional board that is close to where you live.  Someone there will have a better idea, and some of the providers may contact you...

There are some providers who will see you without provider references as long as you write a clear and sincere email to them outlining your conundrum.  Once you have seen them and can use them for a reference, then the other higher end providers should be availiable to you.

click on  Acronyms,and newbies' Manual
Then click on The Newbie Primer
Then clink on Screening, The necessary evil.

I read the link you mentioned, first. I have done everything except the Verification services (which I will do next)

I am willing to give the ladies, nearly whatever info they need (short of a bank account and home address)

I can't even get to a discussion point since so many of them use automated forms on their websites that require provider references)

Many have a direct email posted on their site or in their review page. You can contact them that way with all the information they request (as much as you can do anyway) and even add on a paragraph or two explaining who you are and your situation.

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Thank you all.

The dilemma is solved.  I have had a number of lovely ladies respond.

I intend to have several provider references soon, as well as reviews to share.

If you are a VIP, always a great place to start, and see "see my TER reviews" next to a lady's post, she can receive mail via TER.  There's no guarantee she'll reply, but it is always a possibility.

Touring agencies tend to be a little more accommodating. Miami Companions has Michelle Avanti visiting San Jose next week. Check the LA board for announcements of visiting ladies.

I have not checked out Avanti, but the touring agencies tend to have good or better ladies. It is a way to start building your resume towards a "high end provider", whatever that means to you.

The references of Agencies in general is not as strong as that from a lady. Miami Companions is RS2K, so that would help. However, RS2K is not big in SO CA. You might want to see if they are Date-check or P411.

Another possibility is to work your way up to the "high end" ladies. See a more reasonably priced lady that is popular and is more accommodating in the screening process. You may not get a 9/9 (looks/performance), but a 6/9 is lots of fun. It also helps you get comfortable with the process, so when you do see the 9/10 lady, you get more bang for the buck.

"Popular" is key. You want someone that will give a reference, as well as one that is accepted by the other ladies. If she is well known, then the other ladies will be more comfortable with the reference.

Another option is to check the LA and Meet & Greet boards. See if there are any holiday parties where you can go and meet the ladies. Many times you need a reference to get an invitation. But, it never hurts to ask.