Why Do Prospective Clients Do This?

[caramelsub]

I think it’s always a good practice to ask for rates up front, regardless if it’s posted on rent masseur or not. Many masseurs charge extra for escort services, or have different fees for erotic level of massage. And rentmen doesn’t list pricing publicly. I don’t see how this is wasting someone’s time. You want to be paid correctly right?

[RugbyBen]

If it's on their profile I don't ask but I'll often ask them to confirm that is the rate.

Often they'll have a few prices depending on what level of massage so useful to be sure. I also generally book 90 or 120 minutes so that might not be stated. 

I would say a lot of RentMasseur profiles don't have up to date info though so I'm not surprised people do ask. Though in London it's mainly location that is the issue. 

[+ Just Chuck]

12 minutes ago, caramelsub said:

I think it’s always a good practice to ask for rates up front, regardless if it’s posted on rent masseur or not. Many masseurs charge extra for escort services, or have different fees for erotic level of massage. And rentmen doesn’t list pricing publicly. I don’t see how this is wasting someone’s time. You want to be paid correctly right?

I agree.  I try to show that I did read the ad by saying something like: “your RentMasseur ad shows $150 for one hour.  Is that still an up-to-date rate?"

[+ JamesB]

I don’t see anything wrong with confirming rates or any other details listed in an ad. Expecting prospective clients to behave exactly the way you want is a great way to collect disappointment and frustration as a hobby.