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It’s not an excuse. Some men can’t stay hard enough with a condom. They know their bodies and abilities well and are respecting your time and money by telling you as much up front. I can’t see anything negative about being straightforward with you.
“Excuse” implies it’s not a legitimate concern, as if they are making it up or secretly want to increase their risk exposure. We don’t. In fact, it helps our business to minimize exposure wherever and whenever we can do so. It’s usually clients that want and insist on bb sex.
I use condoms whenever a client wants to use them, and performing is not a problem. I keep different sizes available. The larger for myself and the standard size works for most clients. Btw my dick isn’t huge. It’s Goldilocks - just right for most clients. But my mushroom head is large and the tapered design of the larger brand I use really helps me. Clients like feeling my pulsating cock head. The standard size is otherwise too constricting for me and makes it more difficult to maintain an erection or for my client to appreciate the pulse. Condoms are no problem for me but it helps to know what kind works best for your particular body.

I think that there's a psychological issue with paying more than my "usual-comfortable rate" which is this: if I pay the usual/comfortable/market-standard rate and the experience is mediocre, I chalk it up to experience.  It's gonna happen from time to time.  It's the name of the game.  Win some, lose some (hopefully more of the former!)
But if I pay [what actually is, or what I perceive to be] a premium rate, and the experience is mediocre, it hurts a lot more, and I don't mean financially. It's the feeling (maybe only half-conscious) that there was an implicit bargain that, by paying more, the experience would be a premium experience.  If the actual experience was poor, there is the painful feeling afterwards that the implicit bargain of premium fee for premium service was broken.  And that feeling can't be just be shrugged off as part of the inevitable "win some, lose some" sequence, because a premium fee was paid!
I wouldn't myself be influenced by good reviews when deciding whether to hire a premium-fee provider.  For me, two things are needed.  First, a lengthy, thoughtful, profile, that gives a 'real feel' for their attitude and with some feel for what kinks the provider enjoys rather then simply 'provides'.
Secondly. a short phone conversation hoping to hear a relaxed, natural, confident-but-not-arrogant tone of voice, and a satisfactory response when I enquire about the provider's kink preferences (if there was any uncertainty after reading his profile).

A provider who has turned on the "Available Now" indicator on his profile is raising the expectations of potential clients.  He then has the opportunity to demonstrate his professionalism by responding to phone calls promptly (within half an hour is good, over an hour unimpressive). and by willingness to schedule an appointment that same day, within a few hours (i.e. not "I'm free this evening" to a morning enquiry).
I'm always impressed when a provider ticks both boxes, the more so if their call back shows that they've taken a short break from what they're doing to call back (e.g. "I'm at the gym atm, I'll be home around [time] and can see you from [time]").  I don't read desperation into this - keenness perhaps, and I don't see a keen provider as any bad thing!
What is NOT impressive is a provider with "Available Now" showing on their profile in the morning, who rings back several hours later on their lunch break from their day job, and offers an appointment that evening.
 
 

A provider who has turned on the "Available Now" indicator on his profile is raising the expectations of potential clients.  He then has the opportunity to demonstrate his professionalism by responding to phone calls promptly (within half an hour is good, over an hour unimpressive). and by willingness to schedule an appointment that same day, within a few hours (i.e. not "I'm free this evening" to a morning enquiry).
I'm always impressed when a provider ticks both boxes, the more so if their call back shows that they've taken a short break from what they're doing to call back (e.g. "I'm at the gym atm, I'll be home around [time] and can see you from [time]").  I don't read desperation into this - keenness perhaps, and I don't see a keen provider as any bad thing!
What is NOT impressive is a provider with "Available Now" showing on their profile in the morning, who rings back several hours later on their lunch break from their day job, and offers an appointment that evening.
 
 

Depends on the provider. IMO a 'good' profile gives some indication of the provider's preference eg "2 or 3 days advance notice preferred, occasionally available at shorter notice".  Many variations on the the theme, in particular some work with same-day bookings only. If not mentioned in a provider's profile - ask!

A provider who has turned on the "Available Now" indicator on his profile is raising the expectations of potential clients.  He then has the opportunity to demonstrate his professionalism by responding to phone calls promptly (within half an hour is good, over an hour unimpressive). and by willingness to schedule an appointment that same day, within a few hours (i.e. not "I'm free this evening" to a morning enquiry).
I'm always impressed when a provider ticks both boxes, the more so if their call back shows that they've taken a short break from what they're doing to call back (e.g. "I'm at the gym atm, I'll be home around [time] and can see you from [time]").  I don't read desperation into this - keenness perhaps, and I don't see a keen provider as any bad thing!
What is NOT impressive is a provider with "Available Now" showing on their profile in the morning, who rings back several hours later on their lunch break from their day job, and offers an appointment that evening.
 
 

Depends on the provider. IMO a 'good' profile gives some indication of the provider's preference eg "2 or 3 days advance notice preferred, occasionally available at shorter notice".  Many variations on the the theme, in particular some work with same-day bookings only. If not mentioned in a provider's profile - ask!

I think you may have taken what I said the wrong way, maybe not. 
You’ve attached causation where I merely noted an association.
He’s not "more worth it" because he responded promptly. Nonetheless I my experience, men who take their business seriously tend to respond promptly and that professionalism often carries over into an amazing performance when we’re together. Does that make sense?
Obviously they’re not 100% tied together, but in over 20 years of hiring I have noticed an association. If I have to chase anyone down to commit to a time and place, I usually regret it in the end.  I’m a straight forward man who respects other people’s time/energy/money, and I expect the same in return. It’s the same with boyfriends, friends, co-workers, escorts, employees and bosses. If I’m the one doing all the heavy lifting, I better off with someone else.
Yes, flakes occasionally respond promptly and sometimes the man of my dreams takes a little while to respond. You know, "box of chocolates" and all that crap. I mean Hell, I’ve been trying to get you to commit to dinner at Le Bernardin for decades, but hope springs eternal…….grin

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Strong word, "rejection".  In fact, a world away from "thanks but no thanks on this occasion".
And, you say that what you "convey" is appreciation that "you were liked" - not your appreciation of "what was provided".
Maybe the dominant flavour that comes across in your reply is that of "rejection", and that the "appeciation" is seen as perfunctory.
I feel that we need to see the exact wording of one of your rejection-replies to be able to offer you any further useful feedback.
 
 

[my bold]
Strong word, "rejection".  In fact, a world away from "thanks but no thanks on this occasion".
And, you say that what you "convey" is appreciation that "you were liked" - not your appreciation of "what was provided".
Maybe the dominant flavour that comes across in your reply is that of "rejection", and that the "appeciation" is seen as perfunctory.
I feel that we need to see the exact wording of one of your rejection-replies to be able to offer you any further useful feedback.
 
 

This makes me wonder how attractive or pleasant you are IRL. You seem to think if you weren't paying, the providers you engage would cross the street to avoid you.
But I think a lot of us have nice, collegial, and enjoyable conversations and time spent with providers. Do you assume everyone you hire is not attracted to you? In my experience, some guys seem genuinely attracted, and others seem to enjoy our company. We don't hire again if we don't get either of those vibes. 
But this is part and parcel of some clients' views that men are solely visually attracted and that attraction is only skin deep. Attraction is complex. In some cases, a guy who is interesting or can make me laugh becomes sexually desirable, and that's not accounting for pheromones, sexual chemistry, etc., all of which are not primarily based on appearance. 

[my bold]
Strong word, "rejection".  In fact, a world away from "thanks but no thanks on this occasion".
And, you say that what you "convey" is appreciation that "you were liked" - not your appreciation of "what was provided".
Maybe the dominant flavour that comes across in your reply is that of "rejection", and that the "appeciation" is seen as perfunctory.
I feel that we need to see the exact wording of one of your rejection-replies to be able to offer you any further useful feedback.
 
 

Same. You can tell the guys who really love sex and love doing it with a variety of people and don't have a ton of hang-ups. Some of them are strikingly beautiful but most are more average good looking or a specific type. I also find there's more variety in body type and fitness regimes. They tend to be active in sports or exercise that's mostly outside of the gym. 

I don’t have a specific time to wait. I’ll reach out to multiple people as it’s rare I'm looking for a specific person, more looking to fill a specific schedule, and I like to have options. 
Took me a while to realize in the early days that providers don’t have dedicated 24/7 call centers servicing them so I don’t mind the varied response times - as long as we don’t get into the dynamic of them expecting me to be immediately responsive when they choose to engage, and that it should turn into a booking no matter what. 
If any only reply after I’ve made other plans, I’ll either politely decline or say now won’t work maybe later (and if they show fury at that, they go on the crossed out list). And if they’re reasonable I may even engage a little with full disclosure I’m getting info for the next time and it saves back and forth if there is a next time.
 
 

.. which surely suggests that the site promoter should be offering established providers a fee-free initial period to check out whether the site produces business for them.  And that should work for the promoter as well, who will get more providers on board sooner, thus accelerating the reaching of critical mass when he can start charging to be listed.

.. which surely suggests that the site promoter should be offering established providers a fee-free initial period to check out whether the site produces business for them.  And that should work for the promoter as well, who will get more providers on board sooner, thus accelerating the reaching of critical mass when he can start charging to be listed.