Ranchhand,
I know you don't have 411 and for a lot of guys that hobby infrequently, the fee for 411 does not make sense to them.
Any Verified Provider should answer an email sent by a member, if they clearly identify themselves as an ECCIE member, provide a handle and do not ask the wrong questions..... (Presuming the lady accepts email as first contact). I simply do not understand why a lady would not answer. It is possible, that some email goes to a mistyped address or into the spam folder.
If I were to send an introductory email, and not get a response within 48 hours, I would probably send a follow up email.
Here is how my introductory email might go:
Hello (verified provider),
I was looking at your showcase, and was very taken with your (pretty eyes, nice smile, etc). I was hoping to be able to make an appointment to see you sometime soon.
My handle on ECCIE is (handle) and although I have been hobbying for a long time, I only see a lady once or twice a year. The most recent vouch I have is (prettywoman) and her website is
www.prettywoman.com and her cell phone is (254) 555-1212. I saw her in December and she remembers me as (studmuffin).
I am a retired rancher, about xx years old, 6 foot, 180 pounds and always a gentleman.
I would like to book an hour's appointment sometime next week between TUE-THUR and anytime between 10 am to 4 pm works for me. I would need you to get an incall.
Is there anything else you may need from me in order to screen? I will be happy to send whatever info you may need.
Thank you. I look forward to your response.