There is the problem WE are not both comfortable if I give up the cash first. I'm paying for you to provide a service, and until you do that, I am not comfortable. If you were paying me, I would have to be resigned to being paid after the service is provided.
Originally Posted by bulletbelt
I could understand your reasoning if I (or whomever you are about to see) were a new provider.
Having been around since 2005 and all services have been provided in a more than exceptional way, I expect it upfront. Otherwise, I don't know you from Adam. If it is our first meeting, I prefer it upfront, in a discreet way. I will never open another envelope of fake money, and if it means losing the clientele that only likes to pay at the end, I suppose it is your loss as well as mine. You might be a great guy. I prefer not to risk it.
I also understand the gentlemen who think like you do, and they can all pass me over if it is THAT big of a deal. That is kind of why reviews and boards like this exist. If you were ever 'cheated' or never got BCD for your money, you can put us on blast in any forum you choose! We can post an alert but no one cares if we get shorted. But, I digress....
Those of us who have been around the block know better. I cannot complain to Gina on P411 if I did not get the $ upfront, and let's say you give me $5 in a sealed envelope. I'm screwed and cannot complain like you will and can.
And no, I won't count money in front of you. It kills the encounter. There is a good reason for Gina's standards as far as shorting complaints go.
It is because it is OUR responsibility to look out for ourselves. It's been that way for a long time.