Just curious from the previous thread by Sydney.

I prefer just plain, real and correct cash to laid down somewhere within view. Envelopes I don't like because who knows what is inside. In the years I have been providing I have been ripped off a few times. A small few and the envelope was always involved. I throw then out anyway so I just prefer payment sans envelope. I feel like now I want to add a disclaimer on my site that says NO ENVELOPES.

I really don't find it a big deal to find an envelope. For few bucks I can buy them at the store, or if I go to my bank, I can get a few for free. But what baffles me is some women would insist on them. They should insist on the opposite -to lay their donation in plain sight. A guy could technically put garbage in the envelope and no one would no until he is gone. Yeah try going to police with that.  

I always try to "wash" my hands and leave the envelope near the sink. When I come out, the lady takes a minute or two to "freshen" up aka verify the donation.

willing to accept donation in gold and silver. She is quite libertarian in her politics, and hence the love for precious metals, and overall distrust/disdain towards paper currency. I don't blame her one bit

Same here! I have been ripped off several times, and it was always when envelopes were involved! I feel the same way about the disclaimer. I thought about it! LOL

. . . except for my regulars in which case I do cash or paypal at end of sessions.

1)  An envelope creates the illusion of a GFE versus a 'transaction'.
2)  If the provider doesn't actually physically touch (or see) the donation, can argue in court that she never took any money (true or not, I don't know).

Will discreetly count the cash when her client is not in the room. Truth is I believe that many providers have simple faith that when a client comes in and pays them that the money is all there. Getting ripped off or shorted is always a surprise.  Never expected.  

I am fine putting the money in an envelope or not, just try to do what the provider says is her preference on her website.  

Regardless, the funds should be counted before or after the session while both parties are still there, discretely or in front of the guest. Waiting till the guest leaves is a gamble. I've encountered only one provider (out of a 100 or so) who has counted the funds in front me but she got ripped off before.  

'm kidding.  I have never short changed anyone, ever.  
I often put the envelope inside a gift. Sometimes I use a gift card.

You have both done your research on the other party, which you should be doing, there is no need for the dog and pony show.  I walk in and put the cash with no envelope on the first convenient flat surface I come to.  If she has a problem with after checking my datecheck, p411 and refs then she is too prentious and/or to paranoid for me anyway

Let me start with I go with what the provider asks -- it's all about keeping each other comfortable with the first meeting.

Why don't you just leave it in the room so she can count it while you're in the bathroom otherwise preoccupied

It's on my etiquette page as well...

I like when the guys get creative with it, though! I had one client who tucked the donation into an issue of Tattoo Magazine, which was pretty cool.  

haha amen girl! though i did get donation tucked inside a box of fancy chocolates this week. that was COMPLETELY acceptable as well

That is the best to do !!!