On a recent trip to Phoenix I had arranged to have a four hour date with one of Phoenix's hottest providers "Brooke Superstarr"  We emailed many times setting up the date and she asked for a deposit as she only sees a few men per month.  I obliged against my better judgement and sent her a deposit. Upon arriving at my hotel in Phoenix I called her to give her my room #, and got her voicemail where I left a message.  Shortly I received a text message saying she had an emergency and would have to cancel our date. After many emails requesting she return my deposit she agreed to send me back 50% and kept the other 50% as her fee for the time she spent setting up the date even though she had cancelled on me.  In retrospect I was a fool for sending her any deposit and I can only say you can't judge a book by it's cover. BUYER BEWARE

thing that happened.

I know she's posted here occassionally, lets hope she sees this and realizes that she should have refunded 100% of your $$ and does the right thing.

Under these circumstances, there is no basis for Brooke "Superstarr" to keep anything, but rotsaruck getting anything back.

Thank you for making us aware of your misfortune, that does suck. Providing a link or pic/ad, would do  much better though. I don't recall a provider by that name. I've seen a few Brooke's, but not specifically as you mention.

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Here you go.  Saw her in the past and I know she had some issues that she had to overcome.  Hopefully she has not slipped backwards

Right on man, now I have a heads up on the situation. I've never seen this girl Brooke, but I'm shocked to hear that she burned someone like that, she appeared to have a pretty good rep around here.

before we slam Brooke to hard here there are two sides to every story.  We have no right to expect an explaination as to why things went down the way they did but a simple its been resolved note here would suffice.  Brooke I think you owe the community at least that much.  You have spent some time on the boards venting your anger at the way some hobbiest treated you so need to step up here and make this right.  

wondering about. From a LE point of view, if the money and meeting take place at two different times wouldn't that prevent any worries?  I have often thought about making a deposit at Mystique (I have used them before and they are top notch) or AZ Confidential who has a great rep in our community.  My time and money don't always line up the way I would like plus I have a big fear of LE.  If the deposit is made it just should be a matter of a call and setting a time.  With no money changing hands at the time of the meeting I would think it would eliminate any LE worries. Granted I wouldn't just give my money to anyone but I have met several providers I know I could trust.  Any feed back regarding this would be appreciated.

I think that LE might not care *when* money was exchanged. I would imagine that the fact that it (if fact) *was* exchanged at some point establishes intent. Not that I'm an expert or anything...too many episodes of LA Law in my brain, perhaps.

the law is broken when a contract is formed exchanging a sexual act for money.

a contract is legally defined as a meeting of the minds.

you do not break the law when you pay a provider.
you do not break the law if you engage in a sexual act with a provider.

you break the law when you make an agreement to pay a provider for sex.

since a contract is rarely tangible in the hobby, the money is used as evidence but it is not necessary for money to exchange hands for the law to be broken... it only helps to prove it.

so if you pay a provider for her time and then allow for "whatever shall be, shall be" then you have nothing to fear.

if you email a provider and ask her if rimjobs are on the menu, if she emails you back a yes and her rate has been established, you have both broken the law at this point.

you formed a contract.

it doesnt matter if you pay her or ever meet her.

my advice is to never discuss the menu.

i understand why some men feel its necessary to go over each menu item prior to meeting and its unfortunate.

all the more reason to be honest when reviewing.

--- former law student, not an attorney but i've worked for a quite a few... sometimes behind the desk, sometimes on it.

Reports here are useful but getting the information into the review database serves as a more permanent warning to other gents.  
Sorry to hear you got ripped off, this is a real disservice to our many great providers

I'm not going to make this long.. because there is no need to explode on an already dead matter.... I do remember this gentleman from several months ago.... He tried to arrange a date with British Brooke and Myself for his friend and himself..... after jerking us both around and wasting over several weeks of my time in trying to set this all up for him he then said the other gentleman would not be showing up......and British Brooke would not be expected... than changes his mind again trying to set somthing up with the both of us together.. Once again I put my time into making his fantasy become a reality.... Than he cancels on that whole idea as well... I told him 1/2 of his deposit would be returned... AFTER SPENDING 3 weeks trying to accomodate him I was sick and tired of being jerked around... I'm sorry BUT MY TIME IS NOT FREE!!! Do you "so called gentlemen".....that are so easy to jump the band wagon once again.... I'm so used to your guys bullshit... I DID NOTHING WRONG.... After explaining to him why he was getting 1/2 the deposit back.. he was not happy but knew he had wasted over 3 weeks of my time and also british Brooke's time as well.. I do not enjoy being put through the ringer on this matter ... This deposit was returned for 1/2 the amount and it was agreed upon .... DO YOU GO TO WORK FOR FREE AND LET PEOPLE WASTE YOUR TIME ! NOT TO MENTION TIME OF ANOTHER PROVIDER OVER AND OVER AGAIN!... I did nothing wrong... I should have kept the whole deposit... after the bullshit he was playing with myself and British Brook.. But thought that returning 1/2 was appropriate... SO PLEASE GO JUMP SOMEBODY ELSE!!!... HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS..... YOU JUST MADE MINE NOT SO MERRY!.. BUT WHAT DO I EXPECT FROM SOME OF THE MEN ON THIS BOARD! Do you have nothing better to do than to try and destroy a provider's reputation.... I stick by my decision... And there is always two sides to a story!...

I have contacted the gentleman I was supposed to see back in September.. almost 3 months ago... I asked him why he posted such shit and put my name through the dirt.... I have British Brook to vouch for me over this situation.. HE RUIN HER SCHEDULE MORE THAN ONCE AND MY TIME FOR 3 WEEKS.... He knows he was wrong but posted this months later.... and all you guys were so sure to jump on me!.. SHAME ON YOU!...
Brooke

that every story has 2 sides. It is a shame to see some of the hateful posts and responses against you given your proven review history.

I think this whole entire thread should be removed.  Good for you for keeping 1/2 his deposit, you should have kept the whole thing. That is the idea behind a deposit anyway, securing an agreed time.  There have been times when I booked a hotel room under my credit card and couldn't make it at the last minute and they still charged my card.  Why?  Because the hotel held the room for me with the anticipation that I would be checking in.  The same principle applies for you and again more than generous for returning 1/2 his deposit. Good for you.

For the other posters who were so happy to slam Brooke before hearing her side of the story, "shame on you"

You are missing the point. Brooke is the one who cancelled. I checked into my hotel, called her and she text messaged me back (not even a phone call) saying she was unable to make our date. I showed up, BROOKE CANCELLED. What is not clear?

Had I been the one who cancelled she would have been entitled to the entire deposit. SHE CANCELLED!!!

Thanks Lookingcali... I have contacted TER about this... Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

Dumb example. If you provide 72 hours notice, the hotel will not charge your credit card. We don't know the entire story. The guy admitted that he is a fool to have sent a "deposit" before any service was rendered. That is the lesson to be learned.

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Have you not read the facts.  The appointment was cancelled by the provider. I kept the appointment as arranged and received a text message from the lady saying she would have to cancel. Under those circumstances a full refund should have been made regardless of the amount of time the lady spent answering my emails.

THE YOUNG LADY CANCELLED ON ME!!!  Why is it so hard for some to grasp this fact.  I did not cancel.  I checked in to my hotel on the day we had arranged, called her and left a message with my room number.  She did not even return my call, instead she sent me a message saying she was cancelling the date.  Under these circumstances regardless of how many emails she responded to and time she spent a full refund should have been made. I begrudgingly accepted the 50% otherwise I would have been out a lot more. Had she kept the appointment she would have received the balance of the agreed fee from me and more than likely a perfect review of 10 on this site.

You go Brooke.  A few nights ago I read what this gentleman wrote and I took it with a grain of salt.  Your reviews clearly speak for themselves.  Of the ones that I glanced through, nary a one of your encounters had ANY negative comments to be found.  I am glad that you posted your side of the events that transpired and in my opinion the burden of proof rests with markus91649.  I am sure that he will read these comments and I am somewhat curious to hear his rebuttal of your side of the facts.  Furthermore maybe British-Brook should chime in too.  

Finally I would like to add that you should not let his post or remarks grind you down.   As far as Im concerned you were being very generous  in refunding ½ of his deposit.  I seriously doubt that a lot of the providers ,if put in a similar position, would be as philanthropic as you were.  As I said earlier, your very high reviews more than speak for themselves.  You should take pride in that.  Sounds like he is being egotistical and vain; and not understanding or respectful.  

Just my 2 Pecos.  Now IM off to watch a rerun of Battlestar Galactica on Sci-Fi while I drink eggnog and eat popcorn.

Cheers 2 all.......



PS.  MARCH CANT GET HERE FAST ENOUGH!!!

Mark...If you were so unhappy with the return of 1/2 the deposit... BACK IN SEPTEMBER.. Why are you waiting 3 MONTHS later to bitch about this to the board???????? It took you 3 months to figure out that you wanted to throw my name in the dirt and call me a "ripoff"... You are the unstable jerk that played games for almost a month if not longer... with two providers... You knew that you wasted my time... along with another well known providers time and schedule You disrepected me more than once... when it came to calling my cell and you became very pushy and controlling.. I DECIDED I HAD ENOUGH!!! AND THAT IS WHY YOU RECEIVED 1/2 your deposit back!!!!!!! I should have kept the whole thing with how you turned out to be over the phone and through emails... I was patient with you more than once.. hell more than 4 or 5 times... with your fantasy trip !!!! So I did not deserve this thread and you posting something negative on me 3 MONTHS after we agreed on a return deposit.. Now at least people will know now why I decided not to see you... I'm the one that should be warning providers about you!!!!!

Thanks sweetie.. I appreciate your support... and I know that I was correct in returning 1/2 his deposit...I hope that TER will remove this thread... but this is up to them... Thanks again for the kind words.. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I guess you did not read my complaint very carefully.  If you had you might see things in a different light.  I sent her a 50% deposit for a 4 hour date we had arranged. We were both looking forward to meeting each other or at least I thought so. After checking into my hotel I called her to say hello and give her my room number as we were to meet at 6PM. She did not return my call, but she did send me a message at 4:30 that SHE would have to cancel.  She suggested she keep my deposit until my next trip to Phoenix. I was not OK with that, since I had not planned a return trip anytime soon. She said she could only refund half, (money was tight I guess), clearly this is no way to do business. If she cancels an appointment she is obliged to refund the full amount.  I sent her the deposit in good faith and lived up to my part. She cancelled and should have been responsible and refunded the entire amount (not some BS about her time spent on the date is worth 50%, remember SHE CANCELLED). If you would like to see her cancellation messages the day of our date I would be happy to send them to you, although I prefer not to.  Hope this clarifies things for you.

Guess what Mark... why don't you tell the community or this board in particular..... HOW YOU WAITED 3 months TO MAKE YOUR COMPLAINT... BACK IN SEPTEMBER!!! WHY DID YOU WAIT UNTIL 4 DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS TO PUT MY NAME IN THE DIRT ?:?:???????? WHY??????? WHY 3 MONTHS??????? MY TIME IS NOT BULLSHIT>... AS YOU REFERENCED TO IN YOUR LAST MESSAGE>>> SO I GUESS ALL PROVIDERS TIME IS BULLSHIT>>>  YOU PULLED THIS SHIT 3 MONTHS AFTER OUR DATE>>>> WHO IS THE SHADY ONE???? TO WAIT UNTIL CHRISTMAS TO DESTROY SOMEONE"S GOOD STANDING AND PUT THERE NAME IN THE TRASH>>> CALL THEM A "RIPOFF!!!!!!!  ONCE AGAIN AND FOR THE LAST TIME... IT IS CHRISTMAS YOU BASTARD..... 3 MONTHS AFTER OUR DATE WAS PLANNED!!! ALSO 3 MONTHS AFTER YOU BECAME PYSCHO.... YOU NEED HELP..... THIS IS ALL OVER $500...... WHICH YOU DAMN WELL KNOW WAS WELL DESERVED.. AS EVERYONE KNOWS I DO NOT LIKE PHONE CONTACT .... BUT YOU JUST KEPT ON CALLING..... KEPT CHANGING YOUR PLANS.. AND THIS WENT ON FOR A MONTH AFTER THE DEPOSIT....I WILL NOT EVER RETURN A FULL DEPOSIT TO A GUY THAT TURNED OUT TO BE A STALKER///// DISRESPECTFUL JERKOFF.. THAT TALKED ABOUT SEXUALLY THINGS ON THE PHONE AND STILL  CALLED MY CELL PHONE AFTER I SAID I PREFER EMAIL CONTACT... YOU ARE A CRAZY ASSHOLE..... AND YOU NEED TO GET A LIFE... ESPECIALLY ON CHRISTMAS..... WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU... IF YOU WERE SO UPSET ABOUT THE DEPOSIT WHY DID YOU WAIT 3 MONTHS TO POST THIS AWFUL THREAD ON ME??????? MERRY CHRISTMAS MARK AND GET SOME HELP.. YOU NEED IT.. STOP YOUR CRAZY WAYS... YOU ARE WRONG.. DEAL WITH IT......  YOU REALLY REALLY NEED SOME HELP..!!!!

Actually I did thoroughly read your complaint; and I would tend to agree that based on your side of the story, you have a valid beef.  However one has to balance out both sides of the aforementioned facts and draw their own opinion of the issue.

First and foremost you readily admit that you felt that sending a deposit was against your “better judgement”.  For this reason alone I would not see a provider.  I don`t care if they had numerous fantastic review off of TER, or they were some no- named provider from the pages of Craigslist.  Deposits are a bad idea.  Your not purchasing a car or a home here.  Giving deposit money implies that one or more party members are entering into a binding agreement or contract with another person or party  whereas one party feels that an up-front monetary amount is justified based upon a perceived risk or negative outcome.  To enter into a binding contract, the party putting up the deposit amount has the ability to proceed ,through a legal entity or channel (IE the courts), if he/she feels that the binding agreement or contract was breached or borken.  In reference to your issue this is a mute point.  Are you going to go before the courts and say “Your Honor I gave provider such and such an up-front deposit for hear said services, and services were not rendered nor received.”  To which the Judge will reply: “Mr Markus exactly what were the aforementioned agreed upon services to which you gave the deposit for?”  To which you will respond: “Uh for companionship and an erotic encounter with the defendant sir.”  Do you see where this is going???  In cases like these, the provider feels that there is some type of risk involved to which a deposit is a form of monetary insurance against these perceived risks.  Speaking of risks, Brooke did mention that you became “pushy and controlling” over the phone.  This certainly is a red flag warning and at that point any provider with a brain in her head would refuse to see you (regardless if you had put down a deposit or not).  Honestly how can you expect a woman to enjoy your company once you have been disrespectful to her over the phone.  I can only imagine how she is going to feel meeting you in person.   This brings me to my next point.

You have mentioned on more than one occasion that people are not grasping the fact that she canceled on you and retained ½ of the security deposit. Sir  Isaac Newton brought forth the notion that for every action there is an equal ,but opposite reaction (everybody knows that this is Newtons 3rd Law of Motion right).  Well it seems to me that ,if by reading her response to your claim, you would clearly see the logic  behind her course of action.  You were at fault for changing your mind and backing out on her on more that one occasion.  Yes issues do arise where prearranged rendezvouses have to be postponed or cancelled; however according to her rebuttal, your wavering on meeting with her seemed to be the core reason for her actions.  In a nutshell she was tired of being jerked around by your indecisiveness on the issue (IE this was her equal but opposite reaction to your action).  As such she felt the need to require a security deposit.  Again I think that you got off easy.  IM curious if you can honestly answer as to why you were constantly changing your mind and backing out on her????  Is Brooke being honest or are you going to accuse her of being a liar?  It is obvious that the burden of proof is on you.  Her reviews are very high and none of them mention anything about her being dishonest or deceitful.  I find it very difficult to entertain the notion that she is going to start lying about something now.  As of yet you haven’t even mentioned the fact that she has accused you of backing out.  Furthermore I am also a bit curious to know what happened from the time you sent her the deposit to the time that she canceled on you.  How often in that time frame did you have a change of heart or a have a change of mind????  Again according to Brooke there was a time frame of at least 3 weeks of her schedule where she was trying to accommodate you; and you kept having a change of heart.  

Finally Brooke brought up an outstanding point in regards to the timing of your post about her.  Why didn`t you do it the moment that you got back to your computer????  Why wait 3 months???  I firmly believe that any reasonable person whom decided to notify local hobbyist of a “buyer beware” complaint, would do so the moment that they were able to get their hands on a computer.  I sure as hell would.  Especially if I felt that I was unfairly cheated out of a security deposit ,which IM sure in your case, was at least a couple of hundred bucks.  Again I think that it is painfully obvious that your intent here was to bully her or sully her name/reputation.  I for one am glad that she addressed your innuendos.  You last post is vague on substance.  You said that: “If she cancels an appointment she is obliged to refund the full amount” I disagree.  If she cancelled because she perceived you as being disrespectful, arrogant, or dangerous; then she (and any provider for that matter) has the right to keep the deposit.  Furthermore she states that: “AFTER SPENDING 3 weeks trying to accomodate him I was sick and tired of being jerked around... I'm sorry BUT MY TIME IS NOT FREE”.  Again she has every right to keep your deposit.  You stated that you felt as if it was a bad idea to give her a deposit in the first place.  Knowing this in advance is clearly an indication that you were aware that there was a possibility (however remote) that you could loose your money.  The facts point out that your arrogance and indecisiveness on the issue made those remote chances a probability and not a possibility.  

I would type more but IM gonna go eat some oven fresh Pumpkin Pie with Cool Whip on it.  OH HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!

you dont come by many refunds in this biz

i'm not saying whether she shouldve kept any portion of the deposit or not, i'm just saying she had the option to keep it all and she didnt.

obviously she tried to take care of the matter and you agreed to the resolution she offered so you have no right to call her a rip-off after the fact.

thats fucked up

merry xmas brooke
chin-up
i made u a pic

Have a great New Year sweetheart.... This picture is so cool!

Let me set the record straight, I never backed out of our date. I was trying to set up a double date with the friend of mine I was visiting, but it turned out it was not going to work for him.

The last email I received from Brooke just a couple of days before my arrival she expressed what a blast we would have together and that she cannot wait to meet me. Does that sound like someone who feels I was disrespectful, arrogant or dangerous? I never once changed my mind about meeting her and in fact we spoke at least twice on the phone (which she claims she does not like to do) prior to the date and had fun talking with each other, she never hinted that she had any concerns meeting me. In addition the last phone conversation we had before my arrival I told her I wanted to bring her a gift and although she said I really did not have to I insisted (saving it for someone who will appreciate the gesture). Does that sound like I was dangerous or she had any misgivings about meeting me. Hardly!

As for giving a deposit for her to block out a four hour time and guaranteeing my showing up, someone I see locally said she would do the same, however she was shocked that Brooke did not refund the entire deposit (somewhat more than $200) after she had cancelled on me.  

I would more than happy to let you see the emails and phone IM's. You will then see the truth.

It's unfortunate that this turned out the way it has, I was certainly looking forward to meeting Brooke and had she not cancelled I am sure she would have received the same great scores from me.

Obviously something happened on the day we were to meet causing her to cancel, but I did not cause her to cancel.

Well to me it sounds like there was a communication error- but only two people know the truth.  The only thing I could suggest to Brooke- is in the future- no matter how pissed off you are is try not to make personal attacks.  As much of a wacko you think this guy may be- it just doesn't come across well.  You made your point- let it end at that.  You are obviously in a class of your very own-as your history speaks for itself. No matter how much someone pisses you off- don't let them drag you down that road.  

Bottom line is- Brooke has a great following- I think that should speak for itself no matter what happened here.  One issue does not make her service any less that what it is.  

Mark- sorry if you feel screwed over- but I have to agree with Brooke- waiting 3 months to deal with this is off base.  But I think if you would have treated her differently she would have handled this situation way differently. As the old saying goes- you catch more bees with honey than with vinegar.

I am getting in on the tail end of this waste of time thread.  Wow, a lot of action though. I would like to remind you that each provider does business differently.   First off Brooke is the classiest provider I have ever seen.  I have not met one that puts more time and effort into making your time together the best. I have seen her on 5 different occasions.   I have not seen you complain about anything other than money.  Let water under the bridge be just that, water under the bridge.  If you agree to the return arrangement then don’t complain about it later.  Brookes reviews reflect her time is quality and that she does put forth efforts prior to the time, in your case 3 weeks of time.  Nothing in life is free.  In case you don’t know TIME is what the providers provide.

Brooke, Sorry you feel this way, but you know the truth.  Try reading your emails and IM's.  You received my deposit less than a week before our scheduled date, so how could I have changed plans a month after you received the deposit.  My plans never changed! only the plans for my friend which all along I said were not a done deal. If you reread your messages to me two days before my arrival you said what a blast we would have and that you were looking forward to meeting me. Even after YOU CANCELLED ON ME TWO HOURS BEFORE our date, you IM'ed me and suggested and I quote your words "hoping we can use the deposit on you next visit" or you suggested flying to me, but that could not happen for a few months. I was not willing to have you keep my deposit for months and at that point I asked for my deposit.  You replied you were not prepared and could only refund half.

I originally had decided this was an expensive lesson I learned and eat the $500 and be done. However I was with a local lady one week ago whom I respect her opinions, she read all the facts leading up to this mess and told me I should absolutely post a complaint and I did.

It is my experience that deposits are necessary when booking extended periods of time.  There have been far too many appointments that have canceled without deposits and I have lost money in these cases.  I have actually had one #@$%#! book four hours from me in DC and cancel last moment, leaving my day in ruin.  He proceeded to do it another time (shame on me).   Most providers have dealt with this sort of crap if they have been in the business for any amount of time.  I do, however, believe in Karma.  If you have done something to someone that is not in the right, you will reap what you sew.  

BTW:  there was a guy several years ago that payed me a deposit to see him in Chicago.  He never came forth and scheduled.....If you are out there somewhere, contact me so we can make this right!!!  I don't want it weighing on my conscience.