BeefyDude

I'm always leary of ads with rates that say "ask" Whats up with that. Just be up front and transparent about your rates..

Good point. There have been many masseurs where I have made more than several attempts to reach them - crickets If you are that busy and can't accept appt, have the courtesy to respond and say so

SMH????

Mocha, I respect your position. Honest I do. I looked at your profile again. I didn't see that much changed. Do you really need to UPPER case certain words (and repeat them)? It is a turn off for many and it gives the perception of yelling and shouting. You said you never mentioned you are a certified masseur - but then again you never said you are not (given fact most on RM are probably not) ** please take this as helpful critique (after all you did post asking for input) I'm just being honest and real, but your add still has a hint of attitude. I also (from a client perspective) see alot of rules and do's/don't's. That could be what is driving some clients away. I'm asking not be mad at my post. Again you posted asking for input. Many, like me, have provided. From some other recent posts I have learned to see the side of the masseur. Same token masseurs need to see the side of the client. Having said that, I wish you all the best!!!

DANGER WILL ROBINSON !!!!!!!!!! I will PM you

Good point. The issue is I paid more for that extra time. I went with 90 for a reason. I didn't get what I paid for. Some great advice given here - which is what I was asking for. So thanks to all

I actually really enjoyed the time. I would defiantly see him again. Lesson learned, book 60 not 90 with him

i would tend to agree. we were nebulous in that (he said show up when you get here). We talked a few mins too. I undressed. he undressed.. Having said that, MAYBE I got 75 mins. No way I got 90. I'm really thinking I got between 60-75 at the most. I want to say I got there approx 545 and was dressing at 7pm (again some talk time etc)

Another question.. .from masseurs out there.... When does the clock start? We chatted several minutes before the massage started. Is that when the time starts or when I get on the bed and he begins working on me

thanks for all the great feedback...

So I booked with someone recently. I had an amazing time. He was great. The massage was great. His body was great. We hit it off very very well !!!! I rarely book 90 mins, but in this case I did. While we had no set time (he was open and at the time didn't have an appt till later that eve), I said I would show up as soon as I could. Traffic/directions had me running a few mins late. When I got there we talked a few mins. I would say we started close to 6pm. I booked 90 mins. Right before we started or during he mentioned he now had a 730. He said no problem about fitting my 90 mins in. While on my back the massage was great. Pressure just how I like it, hit the areas I asked etc. Like I said massage part was great Turned over and got some chest work then well you know... (no legs or arms) As I was putting my watch on I noticed it was only 7pm!!! Like a fool I gave him the 90 fee and a minimal tip. I panicked and didn't know how to react. Here is my advice questions: 1) Should I write a review 2) If I write a review should I fill out these questions accurately: a) time booked b) actual time If I do it will be obvious it was me and I don't want to make waves. Obverall I was happy with massage and I def will book with him again next time he is here. I just wont go for 90 min session. Just don't want to make waves. Make sense? p.s. please don't PM me about who it was. Based on what I shared I'm not comfortable with it.

I guess we don't see things from the masseur perspective (i.e how many times someone viewed). On high volume browses, then I can see your point.

cuz no one challenges them. The guy in question I told him flat out NO way i'm paying $50 for you to travel maybe 5 miles. Especially when i'm forced to/don't have a choice

Scott is very good and worth seeing. For the same price as Darko - NO question Scott is your man. Of this list, he leaves the others way behind in the dust. Darko, Just look at his ad. He travels constantly. Not sure how someone who travels that much can offer a good massage Mick aka bryan kelly aka this aka that aka more - goes by several different profiles. How can he be taken seriously Ash InthePinnes comment were spot on Do what you want. But don't say you weren't warned !!!

Quoting Monte Python in Holy Grail "run away run away"

At first I was going to disagree with you. But then I thought of that HUGE controversy with the gay couple getting married and the bakery wouldn't bake them a cake. My $.02 to the couple - goto another baker, this one clearly doesn't want your business. Give your money to someone who wants it, appreciates it and will earn it!!!

I would agree, but the original poster didn't make that clear. He just said "when I sign in". Nothing said about not signed in. I'm just saying...

WOW good thread... I guess it would be technically very possible for a masseur to goto his site and see hey johnny browsed me 20x. I could argue this both ways. I disagree a masseur should block though. Hey some might be shy. To the original poster, how do you know you were blocked. So you couldn't see their ad. Maybe they took it down? Until kinda recently I didn't know on RM that they can see you (if they are gold members). You can prevent them from seeing you. Its a setting in your profile On MF is there a similar feature?

I had to think about this one.... For a truly only theraputic NOTHING else, I think $100 would be alot but reasonable. But as mentioned there are many variables. But clearly if someone is charging 140 upwards, its not just theraputic As I said in another post, guys that travel really dont have a right to charge higher when they travel. Reason being, their ads advertise so many luxuries including a soft table - which they have none of when visiting (most of them). I think many travelers come from places where they can ask those rates and just assume all parts of the country are like that. Ok rant mode off LOL

Speaking of profiles that are annoying and why a client might not book. Here are some excerpts. These backup my earlier comment in this thread. This profile has so many rules, do's and don'ts. The upper case is a put off too. His available days and times are very confusing. READ THE PROFILE BEFORE TEXTING ME: - TEXT me DO NOT email me concerning your appointment - Provide 24hr to NLT 3hr notice for requested appointment YOUR 1st TEXT: - First Name - Day - Time - Reason His hours and availability are very confusing based on this (guess he doesn’t work weekends). Times blocked - are those when he does massage or times he doesn’t? GENERAL AVAILABILITY: DAYS - Any day but THURSDAY – SATURDAY preferred. TIMES – Blocked (9-12), (12-3), (3-6), (6-9) 60 mins in call is $60 yet out call is $125 (Double). Then he states: You Pay Valet Parkin

no worries. thanks for responding

Good to know - Thanks Where is he? His ad says serving from airport to buckhead.

I actually did that for someone. I"m a great at stuff like that. However, this bit me in the ___ the masseur was an AHOLE (thats the nicest thing I can say). But that is a good option and worth noting

Yeah the caps thing is a deal for me. Its like shouting. Ads that have alot of "dont do this" or "only this" etc are a huge turn off to me personally. Ads with too many rules are annoying. Hope this and the other replies are helping and you take them in a positive constructive way. After all you did ask for input.