in just a few hours.

It depends on how quickly they can verify you most times.

Generally, how much time should you assume there will be between your initial contact with her and the meeting? I know she has to do some verification and checking her availability. It seems like expecting to see her that day may be unrealistic, but giving too long might give her the idea you are not sincere.  Just wondering if there is some reasonable timeframe.  If I want to see someone, say, on Saturday, when is good to make the first contact?  Can you give too much notice?

Well, I make my Las Vegas appointments usually 10 days to  two weeks in advance. When I'm hobbying around where I live usually a couple of days in advance.   There is no correct answer or general answer,  Your question has been asked numerous times. There is a search feature that you might want to try, you'll be able to read all the threads on this subject.  

Now back to your specifics, if you want to see a lady this Saturday, what the heck send her an email now.  If it's to early she'll tell you.  Know if she only has a ph# in her ad, call her today, tell her you want to see her this Saturday, she'll tell you if it's to early to contact.  My guess, if she only has a ph# no email and no web site, she'll want you to call her the day you want to see her.

more quickly if they can verify you.  Now, if they have no space on their dancecard, you will be SOL.  That is the main reason I prefer to book about a week ahead; especially if I know my work schedule will take me to an area with a special lady to see.

Where did you find out about the provider? If it's an Eros.com provider who charges above 300.00 for and hour a day or so is an good idea.

If she's a backpage.com provider who charges less then 200.00 for an hour, or the 80.00 quicky session. calling her between 30 to 45mins is about how much time you wanna wait call.

Also with either the eros. or backpage providers how much time do you wanna spend with them? If you plan to be there more then an hour calling well in advance is a good idea, so she can prepare herself.

as giving too much notice.I have had gentleman book a month ahead of time.If you want to  see a lady on Saturday I would suggest contacting her now.You never know her availability and if she travels so better to contact now.At least if she is not available you have enough time to contact someone else and be screened properly.I require 24hr notice but I really appreciate when a gentleman contacts me before that time so I have enough time to verify info.

I'd give a time frame that you would like to meet and describe this contact as advance screening.  This has worked for me.
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