I am sure this has been discussed at length but I am looking for new thoughts and ideas,
Do you prefer an Agency or an Independent? Seems like Agencies require a bit more screening info and in my opinion a little looser with the info they glean, i.e. sharing it with all providers under their wing, sharing with other agencies likes n dislikes etc..
Independents still screen a ton but seem to keep it to  themselves, if and when the client is as seems, they get to enjoy the chemistry of a repeat client which is good in the long run.
Any thoughts and ideas are appreciated.
Thanks

Cost is a bit less with an Indie provider than an Agency. When you go see a provider from an Agency you pay more because the Agency gets a cut from the price. With an Indie she gets the entire price. The Indies I see are great. Two I consider as friends. I spend a lot of OTC time with these two.

They tend to be targets more so than independents, and if an agency does get busted, I'd hate to think about whether LE is going to get a hold of my information and start hassling me.

There are pros and cons to both.  I have been leaning towards agencies lately, because they tend to be able to handle last minute request and you don't necessarily have to go through the screening process all over again with the ladies in their agency.

Because my scheduling is the most difficult part for me.  If an agency girl has to cancel last minute, the agency will usually have one or more other girls available through them that can take the time I have already reserved, so I get to stay on MY OWN schedule and don't have to juggle things to accommodate the provider.  Providers are fungible as far as I'm concerned until they get to the point of being a regular, where the relationship evolves a little into a personal "friendship."

I am glad you did though.. some of us are new at this..

and that was with Rachel in Wilmington, NC,  Initially I saw Rachel and then a few of her ladies, she was great and so were her  ladies.  Unfortunately Rachel passed a few years back but some of her gals went indy and I continued to see them.

He had time to post to your OP to tell you he doesn't want to post his thoughts to your OP. LOL

Up-front disclosure: The vast majority of providers that I have seen are independent.

at most decent Asiancies, if a girl is advertised as 26 she will almost always be "believable" at that age, regardless of the age on her birth certificate.

Which is exactly what we all presumed.  So it turns out this thread IS of some value. LMAO. Many thanks to the OP.

business and are more inclined to provide a top shelf experience than someone working for an agency.

I remember when you could go to an AAMP in my area just by saying you saw "Miko" in San Mateo. Thanks to the big crackdowns of the last two years AAMPS have become too intrusive with screening for me.

There are variations in everything but there are a lot of agencies that actually have much lower rates than indies in the same area.  

That's good for your circulation pops, all this keyboard activity of yours, so keep it up!

I have seen girls from both and have had a great time. I agree with others agency girls tend to be targeted by LE more. I have one agency I like to go through and their girls a great.  

"Their business" is that if you get a bad session, you can't really demand to speak to her supervisor.  Just sayin.

Your time and donation's are more appreciated, and  not as much clock watchers,    and more thankful and sincere, we're more Personable, compassionate.. Xoxo

No.  I am simply kicking your lame ass, as usual. I do that because it is both easy and fun.
Are you still keeping your circulation up by "Jacking" off?

...is saying "Fancy" the same as saying "Beetlejuice?"

I will agree that "most" non Asian agencies are not as tough with screening as others, but I do remember the one non Asian agency I used in Dallas a few years ago was one of the very few P 411 encounters where I was asked for ID.

LOL, Big difference between Bible Belt areas and San Francisco.  

I agree...half of the consideration seems to be the norm at times..

But as you mentioned, a good relationsip with an agency has it's benefits.   CDL pointed out that you can discuss an 'off' encounter with the agency, and they may try to make amends.  I have not experienced that on the Indie side, but it probably happens.  One benefit of agencies that I have never seen on the Indie side is a guarantee of performance.  Either I liked the girl or the next session with someone else was free.  Hard to turn that down!

...I prefer to work with either indies or bookers who manage a small group of ladies. Large agencies are ok but you lose that personal touch that comes with 1-on-1 contact.

You're correct about advantages and disadvantages and I'll not jump down your throat like some who  might consider a comment to insinuate always or never. I don't. But ...

I agree about the LE targeting agencies but I think it's a misconception that Indys DON'T or wouldn't save your personal information should you provide it to them. I'd bet many, if not most do, and I'm ok with that.  
This post ISN'T about if you should you give your name or personal info out for verification, agency OR an Indy! It's about a provider having recourse if she goes on an appointment that turns sour. Many indys have shared with me that someone knows where they are or where they've been should something bad happen.  

I make a statement about ONE agency and you jump on it as a comparison of SF vs "The Bible Belt".

In my backyard (Baltimore) the agency girls
are just way hotter than the Indy's. While
there are a few hotties on the local scene, the sheer volume and quality of those passing thru with agencies is tough to ignore.

This sounds like a decent idea..

I would like to thank each and everyone who chimed in on this post..good insight
regards.

I'm a right winger when it comes to most things. You were an East Bay guy. I spent some time in the DFW area and could not believe how "Bible Belt" that area was.

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