These COVID times have caused many changes in the hobby, and one thing I’ve noticed is the increase in number of SPs asking for deposits. I understand the utility of requiring a deposit, and I have provided deposits in the past (although I was recently burned by SP on a deposit). But I’m now starting to see “new diy” SPs (I use diy b/c they have website, no reviews, no IG, no Twitter, just a phone number to contact and maybe a Snapchat link) that are asking for 50% deposits up front. This is concerning, because many SPs have rates that a 50% deposit would be $300+ particularly if you’re looking for something longer than an hour. To me the concern of getting ripped off is high when an SP without any online presence or other indication of legitimacy is asking for a deposit that is $300+ and probably well above the costs of securing an incall (and yet many of these SPs require a deposit even if it’s an outcall)
I could go on longer with other gripes on hobbying in the time of COVID but I’ll save that for another post. But is a 50% deposit a practice that is acceptable?
You'd be a fool to give a new provider with no review history a deposit....especially a $300+ deposit.
While I still likely wouldn't do it, I can conceive of giving a deposit to a well reviewed provider who seems stable...and has been in the game a while with the reputation to back it up...one who isn't likely to want to burn her reputation on "stealing" $150-200...
I've paid a deposit twice, both times the deposit was about $100. One time was with a girl who I had already seen multiple times, to finance her room since she was coming from out of town. The second time was similar, a visiting provider who wanted something upfront for her room (I had not seen her before but she had lots of great reviews). In both cases I understood that I was doing it because I was totally hot for these girls and my mind was totally consumed with fucking them.
Both times it worked out, but I accepted the risk. In general I don't think it's a good idea. I would rather pay a higher rate to begin with. And girls with no reviews and very thin online presence (i.e. just an Eros ad with a phone number) I'm not going to contact anyway.
CIM. No not that kind... cash in mail. There are always ways to do cash deposits. Many of us have business addresses that cash deposits may be sent to. The best was a fella from the DC area found me a first edition of my favorite book, The Great Gatsby, and tucked the deposit in his favorite parts of the book. Expedited and tracked but major points for creativity.
Move on. Unless you really know the provider. Then she probably wouldn't ask for a deposit. The big scam is the unknowns with wonderful adds. Sometimes you can google them and find the same add all over America. It's just too risky. The tip offs are; they answer your text immediately, some how they find out your area and claim to be at a nearby location , and claim the deposit is required because of counterfeit money, security and a show of your good faith. I've been thru the this scam a few times. I never coughed up a dime because of my research and ER advice from hobbyists. Some escort sites even warn against making upfront deposits.
have nothing to do with COVID and everything to do with timewasters, ghosts and other no-shows. Perhaps seeing fewer clients during COVID makes some difference, but the no-show problem far predates COVID.
That being said, I have paid deposits for extended dates with reputable providers and have NEVER been ripped off. One gal could not make our date, but made good on the deposit at a later date - with interest.
I would not pay a deposit for a simple hour or two incall, and if I do pay a deposit as I mention above it would be a nominal amount (say 10-20%), never so much as 50%.
My advice is never to play with money you cannot afford to lose, and make smart choices about who and how much you may extend a deposit to.
There's no standardized way to do anything in this world. What's acceptable is what all the parties involved deem is acceptable. You're not going to find a best practices guide. Does a 50% deposit seem reasonable to YOU? Yea? Pay it. No? Don't.
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