When did the hobby stop being Buyers Beware?
What Garthy said is very true.
In all of my years at the game, I've never been given my money back. Whether scammed or merely dissatisfied. Shit happens. Sometimes I've been so dissapointed that I ask my self "Why do I put myself through this shit?"
Truth is, we all scam. You scam. I scam. Everyone is looking to get more out of doing less.
Things are also not as they might seem. Had a bad scenario recently where the provider complained I was working her too damn hard. Even said I was taking too long. Until I had her check the time and realize that I'd been there for only half the time I donated. I could tell she was embarrassed and thought I'd do a horrible review on her or whatever. She (half-heartedly) offered to give me the money back. I considered it. Then declined. I concluded affairs amicably, we talked, she apologized and I realized she had some real problems going on that probably had little to do with me. I just hugged her while she sobbed a bit. I have no angst with her, no desire to cause her ill because I was completely dissatisfied. For me, this is a hobby, an experience. I've got a regular hot looking latina stripper for my ATF right now. Damn good, sweet bod, intelligent, (did I mention she's a a good fuck). Yet I wanted some variety? Cause I am a hobbyist. Can't settle for one, in the long run, for too long.
For this provider however, its not a hobby. Its a way to make ends meet when you have little to no other way to go. I felt compassion for her. She obviously needed the cash a lot more than I did.
Its a good thing when both parties find satisfaction in the deal, but truth is...that is the exception and not the rule. One or both sides are only getting some satisfaction out of the deal, rarely do both parties feel a complete sense of satisfaction out of the deal. CT is actually a fairly friendly hobbying area. In the city...the game is cutthroat and brutal. The scams are bigger and bolder...calling the front desk won't do you any good at all.
Here is a truth to consider: If you are hobbying with money you shouldn't be hobbying with and can't afford the loss...DONT! You need to switch your game up. DON'T experiment with cheap providers. You may have to settle with well reviewed consistent providers, or only choose providers that someone else has reviewed. That review (whether good or bad!) is worth real [b]currency[/b] in my opinion.
[i](Part of the reason why its good for new folks to offer reviews and at least TOFFT before asking tons of questions and begging for hand outs! Contribute!)[/i]
Its like buying a $100 cigar you've never tasted before. If it pains you too greatly to burn $100 bill, then don't buy a cigar you've never tasted. Stick with the ones you like and know. You can't go to a smoke shop and return the butt of a $100 cigar and say it wasn't satisfying, you want your money back. He'll kick you out of his shop. Would complaining to the owner of the strip mall where this shop just happens to be located make great sense?
Well spoken words of wisdom
Well spoken words of wisdom Stoner, and words for all of us to remember!
[QUOTE=Stoner; 1526279]What Garthy said is very true.
In all of my years at the game, I've never been given my money back. Whether scammed or merely dissatisfied. Shit happens. Sometimes I've been so dissapointed that I ask my self "Why do I put myself through this shit?"
Truth is, we all scam. You scam. I scam. Everyone is looking to get more out of doing less.
Things are also not as they might seem. Had a bad scenario recently...[/QUOTE]