You can also join one of the verification sites until you get some references.

Lou

First, LEARN the rules of the game, especially if you have been away for a while.  Read through the self help section.  Read back on this board...  review:
2 call system
hobby phone
hobby email
well reviewed providers (watch your local ad board and also recent reviews for your area, by city & by area code)  At this point you'll need VIP to read the full reviews.

Do not try to BS a provider.  (She'll sense it & be afraid of a sting or robbery or worse!)  State up front you've been away for a while.  Ask what she would need to feel comfortable seeing a Newbie.   If you can give what she needs, you're in.   I don't like the "forms"...  I email most of the same information but humanize it a bit.
As always, never discuss the donation & any specific activity.  Just request an appointment.  Give enough lead time for her to check you out but not so much that she forgets about you.  I find 7-10 days is a good target...  sometimes I've been surprised at the approval & ended up meeting in 3-4 days since I was available days.

As a provider, I agree with the responses given.  I would simply add show the lady some respect while you are interacting before hand and that will go a long way.  Also you will get approved for appointment much quicker in my opinion if you are a member of one of the verification sites like P411 or date-check.  Happy Hobbying.

+1

I don't want to pay $12.95 a month and have another recurring bill on my card to prove I'm not a cop. There must be a better way. I just got turned away because my reviews on TER are for massages and not good enough for them. So bummed!

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