Do you support the idea of compensating a service provider without the agency's knowledge, or do you oppose it?

[Obvio-0bvio]

Believe it or not, but I was once given a girl’s contact info… directly by the agency’s booker, at her request! So no, I definitely wouldn’t jump for the tar, feathers, torch and pitchfork if a girl handed me her contact info to make both our lives easier.

On the other hand, given direct access to an agency provider and the opportunity book her with no one else involved, I would probably still NOT bypass the agency.

I might very well be in the wrong here, but I find that booking through a well established agency also tends to provide me with… hmm, let’s call it a measure of reassurance. They have a reputation to uphold… They know me and my tastes… Yes, it does mean that a third party suddenly becomes involved in what is otherwise a simple transaction. But that third party has a vested interest in things going smoothly for everyone involved and that’s valuable to me.

So yeah, they might be the middlemen. Fair enough. But you know, I actually value their part in the proceedings… as much as I would enjoy a sommelier’s input before fine dining!

That’s just me. Not trying to change anyone’s mind here. Cheers!

Your input and viewpoint are profoundly cherished. I hold great admiration for your unwavering honesty and the genuineness of your opinion.

 

[michaelduni]

I value the agencies too, and the success of the agencies keeps the Montreal scene vibrant and fun. Its best to compensate a provider you like above and beyond with a nice and generous tip, and also support the agencies who are imho doing a great job.

 

[anon_vlad]

I'm honest with those who have been straight with me, but am not such a sucker as to turn the other cheek after being ripped off. Before I discovered merb, I booked with the nefarious montrealladies agency. They often wasted my time (and hotel room rental fees) with bait and switch and did nothing when I was robbed (a couple of times) by their SPs and drivers. Without compunction, I saw some of their ladies without booking with them.

A few times, an SP has told me that she is quitting with the agency and offered me her number to be one of the few regulars whom she wishes to continue to see. With the exception of montrealladies, I have never circumvented an agency with a woman who was still working with them. Also, in every case, I paid the exact same as I did with the agency.

 

[masterfreak]

Je pense pas que les agences soient en accord avec cette pratique c'est clair pour moi et la majorité je crois.
J'aime l'opportunité que me donne l'agence de rencontrer de jolie femme, intelligente,sociable
sexuelle qui veulent plaire.
Les agences qui ont bonne réputation nous permettent d'avoir accès pour la majorité du temps à ce plaisir si important pour nous.
En plus je me lasse rapidement de rencontrer
la même personne.
L'agence recrute de nouvelles demoiselles qui vont combler mon désir de nouveauté.
Merb me permet de me faire une idée de la dame convoitée avec les review.
Les escortes qui désirent devenir indépendantes pour acquérir leur liberté et le contrôle sur leur destinée ont leur niche qui est bien distincte.