Sorry to hear that so many fellows are still having these issues.... there may be some providers and/or fellow experienced seekers and reviewers might throw it back at you and just say that's the playing field, or that's the price you pay for making uninformed decisions, or not doing enough research and really digging down for a few hours or a day to try to find someone with solid history, good reviews, and friendly un-rushed practices.... and honestly all would be true....
...but the other side is, at least from this provider, i understand if a LEGIT high-end provider that is WELL WORTH the extra rewards, and actually GIVES you what you were expecting based on what was advertised or discussed.... that would be one thing.... however, that seems to rarely be the case in similar threads posted here over the years and they always go pretty much the same sad way....
i have always been saddened personally as at least 8 out of 10 special friends i have *ever* met - have previously dealt with every kind of fake, flake, ripoff, person not matching the photos, rushed, rude, transactional, scripted, or far worse.... and often as well, due to the seeker's lack of knowing/or taking the time to know how to do some due diligence, or not being aware of sites like TER or P411 etc, and even then, so many of the "verified" ads also apparently end up being less than advertised..... this especially happens with newbies and inexperienced seekers, and the sad fact is "word to the wise" in so many ways....
But....don't be so sad that you lose hope or stop trying.... there are some good companions out there.... but depending also on where you live or work or travel, it may take some real patience and more time - to go thru the review sites and see if there's anyone exceptional coming to a place near you and if you can make a booking when they are there.... or if you can afford to arrange travel invitation with someone that's truly established and has a good history and such....
I have always been a little mixed about the whole VIP thing, but largely i personally have never agreed with VIP up-sells nor practiced that. I discuss with my potential special friends in our screening exactly what our mutual interests are, and try to go from there, based solely on my flat posted rates (the only exceptions are things like adding a new person such as a couple, or another interested friend, or longer travel outside of my normal range, or much longer time spent than initially discussed (and i mean an hour or two or three, NOT an additional 5 or 15 or 25 minutes)....
...I am certain there are some (few) honorable companions that make VIP distinctions and that REALLY DO make it worth your time, but from what i have seen and heard here over the years, not so much. I have real issues with all the VIP up-sell ripoffs frankly - because it always makes it harder for the small percentage of truly honorable girls because so many of you gentlemen get jaded by that whole rude, rushed, and incompletely unsatisfying experience that utterly differs from what you were told or sold by the provider. I understand survival economics just as well as anyone else does, but you would think some high volume companions would really appreciate the consequence of A.) future reputation and B.) returning happy satisfied friends willing to maybe even spend more because you actually took GREAT care of them.
Just my .02's worth....
Be well, do research, be patient, screen well.... it can make all the difference for you.....
~Safe Travels Always~
Hugz!
TheAngelaGirl