I the offense in these matters. We agree on an "eposodic" amount, usually $1,000. Then once we have a date and a location, I ask immediately if they have a PayPal account, and transfer $250. That will give you an email address. THen I send them all the reservations, plane (mine or theirs) hotel etc. This makes them realize that you are ligit and they relax a bit. (There are as many flakes on the Daddy side as on the their side) We play it out, have a great evening/night/morning and I transfer the rest at some point on my phone. Most of these guys are just regular guys that have hit a rough spot, not the con guys you sometimes (not always and not the majority) find on Rent Men.