As a result of a recent bout with little-head thinking, I've had a couple of take-one-for-the-team experiences lately that ended up taking me instead!

The common thread: each time, I've been sucked in by the ad, and ended up thinking, what the hell, what could possibly go wrong?

To hopefully help others avoid making this same mistake, I'd like to post a few answers to this question. Most of these things have happened to me. Please feel free to add your own warnings so that others will learn, as I have, to see only providers that have been well-reviewed here.

1. She could be ugly. Sometimes even great looking providers use fake pictures, but there is no law that requires truth in advertising. Most of the time if a picture in an ad for a transgender provider looks like a genetic girl, the picture is a fake. Of course there are a few exceptions to this, but sticking to reviewed providers will greatly reduce the risk. Once the pic is a fake, chances are it's all downhill from there.

2. She could upsell. This is a pet peeve of mine. I show up with an envelope with the amount mentioned in the ad, and the first words out of her mouth are "Do you have any more for me?". No, I don't. Goodbye.

3. She could smell. Bad. Maybe some guys get off on this, but I think most of us practice good hygiene when visiting a provider, and it shouldn't be too much to ask for them to do it too.

4. She could lie about GFE. One provider here advertises that she "loves to kiss". When I tried to kiss her, she said, "I don't kiss...I got an infection once from kissing". So I guess it's not strictly a lie; she might actually love to kiss. But she doesn't kiss. Bummer.

5. She could lie about functionality. C'mon, when's the last time you saw an ad that DIDN'T claim full-functionality? And yet, if you take the risk of seeing a non-reviewed provider, you run a very high chance of being disappointed by the size, shape, and general flaccidity of the, um, member not in good standing.

6. She could answer the phone during the session. OK, I've read some reviews of guys who were turned on by this, but to me it's as big a turnoff as upselling.

7. She could rip you off, or even worse, mug you, sometimes even with help from the guy hiding in the closet. Never happened to me, but I've read about it and it's my biggest fear in calling an unreviewed provider.

8. She could be a cop. Backpage in particular is notorious for ads from law-enforcement, usually for "visiting" providers with awesome pictures and zero results on TER and Google searches.  

9. She could be carrying an STD. Shiver. Of course, so could a reviewed provider, but again you're playing against the odds with an unrated girl.

10. She could just be a terrible provider. Even if she doesn't fail any of the tests above, she might just not be into it for anything but the money, be strung out on drugs, be in a rush to get you out, have too many restrictions, act like an asshole, etc., etc., etc. Reviews warn you about these kinds of things; unreviewed partners are a pure crapshoot.  

I'm sure there are more; but please, be careful, and be sure you only see providers that have multiple reviews from reviewers that have reviewed multiple providers.

I hope you don't go through life this way now?  If so, you won't make it out the front door.  Cheer up, everyone who has been in this hobby or even on the gg side has been scammed or had a negative experience.

going by your advice basically... a new girl will never get a fighting chance. just like when you're a recent graduate and you're looking to start in an entry level job, imagine if no one ever gave you a chance because youre inexperienced or have no references. I really think you're not completely wrong but not entirely right. like LATSDOG says if  youre living by those rules you will never get past the front door. I only find an issue with your post because I was and I think i still am very new to this but I was very lucky to get some awesome hobbyists visiting me and they did share their concern that I had no reviews and info online but they were grateful they took a leap of faith if you will, with me. Having said that I do know where you're coming from. I had a bad experience with a provider I saw from Eros that: 1) ripped me off 2) pictures were real but outdated (seriously outdated, she was super fat). 3) there were other people in the apt and which scared me. 4) she wasn't hygienic 5) she advertised in NJ but made me go all the way to queens to see her.
basically I should have been crying bloody murder but didnt know these sites existed back then. silly me I was too horny and anxious to see clearly lol. anyways there's my 2 cents peeps. btw visit my site

Actually, five of those things happened to me on ONE visit! You can read about them in my latest review. No, not ten TOFTT's, just a couple. And I'm back to happily visiting providers who are well reviewed. And thanks, Dog, for your advice that has saved me from several bad experiences with scammers along the way.
 

I guess you're right that I won't be visiting new providers anytime soon. I work too hard for my money to throw it away and have some of those things happen. And the real purpose of my post was to let other hobbyists know that "what could possibly go wrong?" is wrong-headed thinking. Thanks for your thoughtful reply; hope I get to see you one of these days!!

Ah, I remembered number 11. This actually happened to me:

You could get there and find out that she has gone post-op without saying so in her ad! Now there's nothing wrong with seeing a post-op transsexual, of course, unless you've been reading her ad that promises fully functional and loves to top. Whooosh...the sound of money being sucked down the drai

Just went to your site after I read your reply. Wanted to say it's really cool to hear of a provider who  
has been through the ringer as a hobbyist. I'm sure you will never do anything similar to one of your clients having been there yourself. Beautiful pics, awesome job on your site! Wishing you all the best here in Jersey!  
 P.S....I totally agree that "The Walking Dead" needs to pick up the pace! This season is boring as hell!
 

If you read her blog u know she's not much of a drinker, but when she does drink she likes em sweet.
So we're at a cool bar in downtown Philly chatting casually waiting for the bartender to get to us for last
call. Anticipating his momentary arrival and remembering her drink preference I ask her..."have you ever
had a White Russian ?" Looking sly and mischievous, she replies..."you mean a guy?"...."or is that a drink?"
Gotta luv her lol.

occupational jokes.

Thanks so much. If you guys wanna read my "review" of that provider visit my site and go to "blog" and look for the post  
"I was a hobbyist once". I'm sure you avid readers will find this story very amusing.

why would you stay?

...if I ever find myself back east again, I'm sure I'll need some "IT support".

Nice!

I would not