LADIES HAS THIS HAPPENED TO YOU WITH A CLIENT? @_@

Hi ladies,

I was wondering has this situation ever happened to anyone before?

I recieved a call from a seemingly nice gentleman and he was asking for overnight rate at about 10pm. However the method of his gift was through wire to my bank acct or western union. Now he did not have a issue with the 3500 that was requested however, when I informed him that credit cards are accepted he replied that he didn't want that kind of inquiry on his business account!
My question is how do you ladies handle large gifts when traveling? This has happened to me a few times.

(Since he didn't have access to the gift he stopped by the next day for the full day as a show of good faith for the next time I stop through his city)

$3,500... wait a minute was he renting or buying?

$3,500... wait a minute was he renting or buying? Originally Posted by Still Looking

Lol where do ya'll find these guys ??

Or Rather, where do they find YOU?

Just so I understand exactly what you are saying & asking:

1. you charge $3500 for a 24 hour period
2. This client had the money to wire you
3. You declined the wired money (i assume so he didn't have your bank account information)
4. You do however accept credit cards for your fees
5. This client declined to use his company issued cc, because he was concerned about "offering an explanation to his accounting department for the charge (I wished I could have read that report)
6. The appointment didn't happen, but a all day visit did occur so that both parties will feel comfortable for the next time you see each other, with no fee for your time required
7. You are asking the questions: has this scenario happened to other providers and what advise would folks give about accepting large fees when they are on the road visiting other cities?

I guess my first response is if the client had the monies to wire you, then why didn't he just bring cash?

HB

Just so I understand exactly what you are saying & asking:

1. you charge $3500 for a 24 hour period
2. This client had the money to wire you
3. You declined the wired money (i assume so he didn't have your bank account information)
4. You do however accept credit cards for your fees
5. This client declined to use his company issued cc, because he was concerned about "offering an explanation to his accounting department for the charge (I wished I could have read that report)
6. The appointment didn't happen, but a all day visit did occur so that both parties will feel comfortable for the next time you see each other, with no fee for your time required
7. You are asking the questions: has this scenario happened to other providers and what advise would folks give about accepting large fees when they are on the road visiting other cities?

I guess my first response is if the client had the monies to wire you, then why didn't he just bring cash?

HB Originally Posted by happybanana

Thanks, Banana, it was too early for me to attempt to decipher. Chyna, is this an accurate representation?

This girl is all over the Upstate NY board, Has a lot to say LOL.....

Just so I understand exactly what you are saying & asking:

1. you charge $3500 for a 24 hour period
2. This client had the money to wire you
3. You declined the wired money (i assume so he didn't have your bank account information)
4. You do however accept credit cards for your fees
5. This client declined to use his company issued cc, because he was concerned about "offering an explanation to his accounting department for the charge (I wished I could have read that report)
6. The appointment didn't happen, but a all day visit did occur so that both parties will feel comfortable for the next time you see each other, with no fee for your time required
7. You are asking the questions: has this scenario happened to other providers and what advise would folks give about accepting large fees when they are on the road visiting other cities?

I guess my first response is if the client had the monies to wire you, then why didn't he just bring cash?

HB Originally Posted by happybanana

Actually banana I was asking for other options to accept payment with giving up my real world info... I found some options for the next time... But thanks!!

This girl is all over the Upstate NY board, Has a lot to say LOL..... Originally Posted by ben dover

Yall can have UpsetNY lol... I do use the board for the purpose it is intended!!

Lol where do ya'll find these guys ??

Or Rather, where do they find YOU? Originally Posted by Eva Damita

He found me in on Eros & trust me I was so paranoid lol...
I was thankful it worked out the next day... I was in NYC when he found me!

$3,500... wait a minute was he renting or buying? Originally Posted by Still Looking

Neither lol.... Actual I quoted 1100 & he offered 3500 for full GFE... At first I was not believing him at all!!
It all worked out!!

I like western union for deposits better than any other option. If I am gonna do a deposit this is the option I would take. Giving out routing numbers is just to risky.....to close for comfort. A name that western union requires works out better for me.

I think a name that is valid is an even trade for being paid upfront. Another reason I like this option is if she can't make it for whatever reason she can send it right back to me.

Now there is a limit to how much you can send though I think. You can only send money in increments of 999.99 dollars at a time. Sending those frequently in small amounts is suspect and watchable. If I am sending a deposit it won't be over 900 at anytime anyways.......

I wouldn't use a credit card. Just even knowing a particular provider has that payment option availiable will insure when the appointment takes place my credit card will be no where within her view. Seems too suspect.

Odd the "client" didn't know about the limit.

I like western union for deposits better than any other option. If I am gonna do a deposit this is the option I would take. Giving out routing numbers is just to risky.....to close for comfort. A name that western union requires works out better for me.

I think a name that is valid is an even trade for being paid upfront. Another reason I like this option is if she can't make it for whatever reason she can send it right back to me.

Now there is a limit to how much you can send though I think. You can only send money in increments of 999.99 dollars at a time. Sending those frequently in small amounts is suspect and watchable. If I am sending a deposit it won't be over 900 at anytime anyways.......

I wouldn't use a credit card. Just even knowing a particular provider has that payment option availiable will insure when the appointment takes place my credit card will be no where within her view. Seems too suspect. Originally Posted by gimme_that

Very good advice. I always tell ladies that if they shouldn't be spending extended time with anyone they don't trust enough to give their full name. The guy, after all, has given his. There are many many reasons for this, emergencies, police involvement, hotel security, I could go on.

A deposit via Western Union followed by the balance in cash. If you don't feel comfortable holding onto the cash, then ask them to hold in the safe at front desk or drop it in an ATM.

But again, longer appointments require a certain amount of trust.

Some viable options could be something like a PayPal account or pre-loaded Debit card. I don't know about you. But I personally get a bit paranoid if I happen to be carrying more than $500.00 cash on my person for any reason. But apparently this client feels differently than I do and has considerably more means at his disposal (especially if he voluntarily offered to give you over triple the quoted rate).

I like western union for deposits better than any other option. If I am gonna do a deposit this is the option I would take. Giving out routing numbers is just to risky.....to close for comfort. A name that western union requires works out better for me.

I think a name that is valid is an even trade for being paid upfront. Another reason I like this option is if she can't make it for whatever reason she can send it right back to me.

Now there is a limit to how much you can send though I think. You can only send money in increments of 999.99 dollars at a time. Sending those frequently in small amounts is suspect and watchable. If I am sending a deposit it won't be over 900 at anytime anyways.......

I wouldn't use a credit card. Just even knowing a particular provider has that payment option availiable will insure when the appointment takes place my credit card will be no where within her view. Seems too suspect. Originally Posted by gimme_that

This is the exact reason why I did not believe what he was saying because I knew about WU! However, he suggested a wire transfer or WU. Definitely was not giving out my bank info ooooo nooooo. However I just found out that green dot has a card that you can load way over 500 which normally is the standard.. In my real life I have a beauty business & we accept cc just as any store would. Maybe hobbyist should get the black green dot card and use that just for the hobby & a provider that has they same us just accepting a money pak. "Gotta check the limit on the money pak". This can eliminated advance payment and will ease both parties! Well thanks for the suggestion.