While I agree with you that it is a business-and the overnight vs you for an hour or 2 is a finacially better business move-I think you also mentioned that you were considering that it turn longer too,right-which means the person after you could have theoretically been bumped.
No it wasn't right-it should have went like this-IF
RAQUEL AND THE HOOBYIST-"YA KNOW WHAT-YOU ARE SO WONDERFUL,AND I HAVE ALL THIS MONEY,I WANT TO STAY THE NIGHT WITH YOU.
Raquel-"Well gee,I am flattered,let me check with the Agency"-A call is made with the request-Agency-"Well-you ARE scheduled " for someone in an hour-let me call them and find out if they can reschedule-if not,then no" And/or something like that if the guy called the Agency and said "I have decided I want Raquel all night,can I do it?" And then the calls are made....
But she did offer you an alternative and a phone call--which is something many other bigger agencies don't do-there must've been something in the air-because I also scheduled with a girl-Ivy-from Safe Angels-AND THIS IS IN NO WAY MELANIE'S FAULT-SHE GAVE ME THE GIRL'S PRIVATE NUMBER AND SAID SHE WAS NOT INVOLVED WITH OUR DATE-ALL BETWEEN ME AND IVY-anyway-called her,set up a date in advance-called the day to confirm-got the room early-called her-said she'd be there at the appointed time-which was 1/2 hour from the time I called-hour later-no show,no call-now the clock on the room is ticking,I have to be somewhere,then be somewhere else-so no time for lateness,then a rushed session-at 500.00 a pop-so I left-why bother to call her.On the way home I get THE call-"You said you were in room so and so right?"-No sorry,explanation,etc-Told her I left and that for that kind of money,the least she could do was be on time-especially having been a referal,booking and confirming in advance,checking in early and waiting an hour-so she lost the money,repeat business,refereals,the bachelor party I had wanted her to do also-makes Melanie look bad and is bad for the hobby...
There is this prevailing "custom" in this industry that girls won't leave or show up till you have a room number-but by default-you are then always late-that mentality is based on Hotel stays-where they guy isn't going anywhere,and is horney-so I show up when I get there-the Motel experience is completely different,but ladies are not accounting for it-so we are frustrated,hurried,unhappy,concerned about getting out on time to home,responsibilites, check out time and ultimately resentful-If the girl knows it's a motel-and they do by the address,name and directions-the girl-SHOULD be in the parking lot waiting for your call with the number to come right up-not get the call,then get in the shower to get ready to leave-that is just a lack of respect for the hobbyist-since many girls are not interested in repeat business...
This doesn't make you feel any better I am sure,but know you are not alone-
We have to make a stand against lateness and no shows-even if it means blue balls for a short time-which is why these boards for the hobbyist are a powerful weapon-and maybe our only recourse-better to have blue balls and the large sum of money in your pocket-then a rushed and non satisfiying session for a lot of money and a crappy story to tell!
LADIES-OUR TIME IS JUST AS IMPORTANT-IF NOT MORE, THEN YOUR'S-PLEASE RESPECT THAT WE PAY FOR THE ROOMS,WE PAY YOU,RE ARRANGE SCHEDULES,TRAVEL TO YOU,OR INCLUDE YOU IN OUR PLANS AND WE PROVIDE THE INCOME FOR YOU TO MAKE THIS FINANCIALLY REWARDING-
Sorry for the shouting and being so Long winded-
theplayer
I apologize for not writing sooner .. apparently there has been a rush to judgement and I missed it as I was busy with my clients in Boston .. first of all .. Doc .. Sue had a family emergency and so I helped out and did the tour for Raquel .. so Sue/Mel .. same thing .. secondly .. let me make this very clear .. I had NOTHING to do with the "theplayer's" experience in NYC .. I told him I was too busy to handle this for him and did a direct hook up. .. I would like to apologize to him publicly though, as he is my friend and my client and I am very sorry for Ivy's irresponsiblity. She was wrong .. now to the matter at hand ..
"Raider" .. I do not care to air ANYONE'S dirty laundry .. especially not Raquel Devine's fine panties or mine .. suffice it to say that "Raider" did not conduct himself responsibly .. he was given an opportunity .. he did not take it .. someone else did .. simple as that .. he was told ahead of time EXACTLY what was going on .. I have dealt with "Raider" for a long time. I never left him in the dark, explaining to him every step of the way the situation .. it would appear he has turned this around on me .. it's sour grapes .. nothing more .. but rest assured .. the next call he books with me .. he will be given the punishment he deserves .. a spanking .. naughty, naughty "Raider" acting out .. bad boy!! Enough said? I hope so.
Melanie (and Raquel)
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Do you think us professionals are sitting waiting for you to call us? NO, most of us work, are busy all day and book in advance so we can make that day easier for us since we know it will be a long and unforgettable one.
Raider was right and because you preferred a High Roller to him is what's wrong here. Is not about customer satisfaction but business the way you treated this issue and you were wrong even with one that is a regular for you. Instead of abusing his friendship you should have stand by the booking and learn to say "Sorry sir but Raquel is already booked and you would not like for someone to do such thing to you right?" or whatever you can imagine if anything.
BTW, when you give someone an alternative make it a valid one not what you offered him that sounded like “Leftovers”. Show you class instead of your greediness. Each day you are sounding more like the ones that screwed you in the past.....Do I need to remind you?
Also, you had no right to put Ms. Sue Carson in this conversation as part of your lame excuses; you are fully responsible for your actions and no one else including Raquel.
My .02 cents...
Doc
-- Modified on 8/1/2002 5:44:50 PM
I agree with the Doc.
While I'm a capitalist and realize that we're a
'money talks' society, there was a contract between
the ladies and Raider and he got hosed. The old saying
'penny wise, pound foolish' comes to mind. I'm sure she
made a ton off Mr. Big. But she lost a lot of potential
business with Raider and those of use who read this.
I hope Melanie never complains about being on an overbooked
flight and watching some very wealthy people waltz down the
ramp while she waits for the next plane - or heads out to some
dismal airport hotel until the next day.
Doc, I myself would like to see a little more balance on this board, but I understand the problem which is inherent when trying to promote this aspect of the industry.
But I do appreciate your andor here. When the agency goes above and beyond the call of duty for a client, it should be noted and praised. Conversely, when they mess up it should be noted here as well. At the end of the day, I wouldn't want to do business with someone who treats their clietele as if they were walking ATM machines. Isn't that what strip clubs are for, anyway? 
Hi-I never blamed or held you responsible or accountable Mel-and I wrote that in my post too-as I said also,this was Ivy's problem-she should be the one apologizing and trying to make it right-but didn't and hasn't-and thanks for the apology-it is appreciated,but not necessary dear-
as far as the Raider thing-maybe there is more here the we know?
-theplayer
-- Modified on 8/2/2002 7:07:09 PM
Wrong. The only right thing is to say is "no". He had a appointment. His being guilted into changing it to make life easier on the escort/agency isn't why he arranged the appointment time he did. In the long run, treating all their customers fairly is going to be best for the agency and the escort. If the first guy wanted a longer appointment, he should have scheduled one.
Falcon
