Here is how I contact providers:
1) Look up provider on TER/P411/other sites, if she has a website of her own even better.
2) Check if she has her own screening process / contact form.
3) After filling out said contact form, text or email her my references if her screening didn't take care of it.
4) Wait for reply and figure out a date.
5) Confirm a few days before the actual date.
I value your time as much as I do mine, so I try to make it as easy as it can be for both parties to avoid hiccups. I have never flaked on anyone or go back and forth with the emails/texts.
As for no reviews - both girls I've seen told me to book again after our session, but when I contacted them one didn't remember me and the other stopped responding after we set a date. I'm not one to write bad reviews because of that but I'm not inclined to write a good one either. My primary issue with reviews is that they need to be approved and I'm not sure I like that. There is a common theme when reading "The Juicy Details" and I'm put off in writing something like that. I realize girls like good reviews but there are a lot of guys who will write one - I would rather give a gift than write a review.
I am not sure what you meant by asking if I'm verified. I don't have membership to any sites beside TER.
I do realize that my post is vague and I should have been more clear about the services I'm looking for. I just didn't want to put off any more providers before they contacted me/read my post, so I tried to make it as neutral as possible. I'll keep other ISO posts in mind next time.
I just want to say thanks to the posters and providers who dropped me a PM to point me in the right direction - you are all very welcoming. After the responses, I was able to book an appointment for this week!
You stay classy, San Diego. Happy Holidays!