Half down up front?

[saltshakertx]

Is this becoming the norm?
Seems like I’m running into this more and more
It reeks of a scam but now I’m not too sure

[sweetbabybeth]

That's some dumb shit in my opinion, but every lady had their own experiences and has their own rules

[Daniel Larusso]

What's dumb is someone that would actually do it.

[SeaSalt]

The only time I could see any deposit or upfront payment being warranted is if you're traveling a girl to see you. Like flying her in to meet you. Of course everybody is free to run their business however they want. I suppose if a girl has screened you and been told that you always cancel last minute she might require that of you. Not implying that's the case here. "Is this the new norm?" I mainly see well-established ladies and I haven't run into that at all.

[3daygetaway]

Here’s a money making idea: set up an escrow service. Both the provider and the client put half of the donation amount in an escrow account when the session is booked: if either cancels or no shows, the money goes to the other. The transaction costs 5% to the person claiming the winnings. If the session was $300, the house makes $15

[Lovinglifeinaustin]

I’ve never been asked and would never do it.

Like SeaSalt suggested, it might be reasonable for a provider to require a deposit if you’re flying her in to meet you. But I wouldn’t do that. There are just too many awesome women here already. Keep Austin weird! Shop local.

[Retired Ninja]

Because she's totally gonna retire on that $100 right?

Ladies that have good reputations have them for a reason. If I don't feel like I can trust her I wouldn't be seeing her anyway.