What would you guys do?  Went out of town and set up appointment with long-time and well reviewed provider.  Confirmed the appointment at her place the evening before (everything by email).  Took a $25 cab ride over, got out with my little gift and (stupidly) let the cab go.  No response from apartment.  Finally after several calls, she picked up and said "sorry, I overslept."  Very apologetic, very sincere, but she was not there (her actual residence was a couple of miles away).

Got back in my $25 cab after standing in the brutal heat at the complex for 45 minutes.  She offered to set me up with appt later that day, but I had a very full schedule and didn't want to waste my time again.

So, a) flame her on her own board, b) give her the benefit of the doubt and reschedule next time in town perhaps insisting on outcall or c) chalk it up to the hobby experience?  I'm just checking sentiment on this topic.  Thanks!

I would want to know who it was so I could be aware of the situation that might happen again.  It is okay to have these types of things happen because things certainly happen to us not being able to follow through with an appointment.  If she gives you $50 off to pay for your cab ride...since it was her fault...everything would be cool.  I think guys get more upset because in your mind you were ready to have some fun and instead you go home with a bitter attitude.

Think I would give her the benefit of the doubt.  Has happened to me and got lucky enough to get the reschedule, different provider.  But things happen.  Just some food for thought.

I wouldn't trash her, but bring it up on her town board. Men should know if this is an issue with her. If so, she'll clean up her act.
You can give her the benefit, but to resch. seems lame. Absolutely not the 1st story like this, so chalk it up to experience.
I find I'd rather have a 7 to 9 thats reliable. Then a 10 that may leave you hang'n.

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Things like this happen, even to well reviewed providers and I don’t think “flaming” her would be of any help. You can of course let her know how disappointed you were  and schedule for another time, who knows she may offer a discount or additional time.

OOOooh how I dread the client who doesn't have the courtesy to call to cancel, tell me they're late or give me notice that they are not going to keep they're appointment. I would rather have short notice than no notice.

I call them after 10 minutes and if they don't pick up or respond to my call in 5 minutes, the appt is cancelled and I go to lunch.  I also tell them to never call me again.

I may be harsh, but I have a family to support too.  Fortunately, "no shows" are few and far between.

You need to post.  That's the purpose of a site like this.  Guys want/need to know about problems and punctuality problems are big problems.  (Nothing worse than trying to book a session in between sales calls, etc. with a provider who doesn't show up on time.)

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but I would suggest that you give the lady a reasonable chance to communicate more with you before you do.  My experience in this hobby is that "shit happens", but that by and large a "good lady" builds a good rep because she takes care of business the right way.  I noticed you said she did say "sorry", and it didn't sound like she copped a attitude.

You have nothing to lose by showing some patience and you just may gain a new friend. You live out of town, so you have time.

Just my opinion.....

Things do come up however, from my experience, true professionals are just that, professional.  It is the same in any field.  There are those who can do, and those who wish they could.  I wouldn't flame the offender, but I would publish your experience with names & details.  It's the only why we can keep things on an even keel.