Hello all,
Apologies if this is the wrong venue. I’ve been doing some research in the world of pre-payments for SPs. They are becoming more regular (which I consider a good thing and a testament to the mainstreaming of this service). However, I’m one of the problem people, in that I’m not completely comfortable with e-transfers. In a perfect world, where I was a stronger soul, I wouldn’t be fearful of anyone knowing a perfectly healthy hobby. However, I’m not very found of my financial advisor and his staff bringing this up to me each quarter like they do tips at restaurants. So I acknowledge this is my problem and I’m in no way asking the great SPs I see or want to see, to change how they’re conducting business.
So that brings me to my problem. I know I could probably talk to the SPs in question, but hell, they answer more useless emails a day then they probably need to, and going into details about options could be more of a pain in the butt I’m willing to be. Plus I’m sure there are many fine gentlemen that have found solutions, and why reinvent the wheel
I’m curious about PayPal. It seems I can probably load it with credit card cash from a pre-bought card I purchase with cash. I’ve seen several SPs recommend e-transfers from Canadian clients and PayPal for American. I assume that has to do with the more Puritan rules in the states at the moment. But is there any problem with Canadians paying with PayPal?
I’m open to amazon gift cards, but I’ve had one SP find difficulty with amazon in her specific location (ie just a huge hassle because of changed amazon delivery protocols) plus as much as amazon may be fine for some things, i’d be choked if my employer paid me half in gift certificates...he doesn’t even give me a massage
I saw a SP on twitter do a survey with other SPs on having a post office box for cash delivery. This didn’t seem a very popular method, and I can imagine why. Mailing cash comes with its own risk, and not too mention the possibilities of that turning into a trap for the SP is scary.
Granted, some folks may have a more secretive solution for this, in which case please feel free to pm me if you’re willing to share.
Lastly, I do believe this is where the industry is heading. And so it should. If I skip out on my dentist or massage therapist (especially last minute) there is an associated charge for that lost time slot. These professional workers are providing a wonderful psychological and physiological (if not theological ) service that even today I’m sad to say does come with risks (especially economic ones). If I want a partner that is fully engaged and concentrated on my comfort and well being, I need her not be concerned with financial losses caused by other clients intentional or not.
Looking forward to hearing and sharing ideas to keep all parties safe, happy, and well compensated.
Cheers,
E
Apologies if this is the wrong venue. I’ve been doing some research in the world of pre-payments for SPs. They are becoming more regular (which I consider a good thing and a testament to the mainstreaming of this service). However, I’m one of the problem people, in that I’m not completely comfortable with e-transfers. In a perfect world, where I was a stronger soul, I wouldn’t be fearful of anyone knowing a perfectly healthy hobby. However, I’m not very found of my financial advisor and his staff bringing this up to me each quarter like they do tips at restaurants. So I acknowledge this is my problem and I’m in no way asking the great SPs I see or want to see, to change how they’re conducting business.
So that brings me to my problem. I know I could probably talk to the SPs in question, but hell, they answer more useless emails a day then they probably need to, and going into details about options could be more of a pain in the butt I’m willing to be. Plus I’m sure there are many fine gentlemen that have found solutions, and why reinvent the wheel
I’m curious about PayPal. It seems I can probably load it with credit card cash from a pre-bought card I purchase with cash. I’ve seen several SPs recommend e-transfers from Canadian clients and PayPal for American. I assume that has to do with the more Puritan rules in the states at the moment. But is there any problem with Canadians paying with PayPal?
I’m open to amazon gift cards, but I’ve had one SP find difficulty with amazon in her specific location (ie just a huge hassle because of changed amazon delivery protocols) plus as much as amazon may be fine for some things, i’d be choked if my employer paid me half in gift certificates...he doesn’t even give me a massage
I saw a SP on twitter do a survey with other SPs on having a post office box for cash delivery. This didn’t seem a very popular method, and I can imagine why. Mailing cash comes with its own risk, and not too mention the possibilities of that turning into a trap for the SP is scary.
Granted, some folks may have a more secretive solution for this, in which case please feel free to pm me if you’re willing to share.
Lastly, I do believe this is where the industry is heading. And so it should. If I skip out on my dentist or massage therapist (especially last minute) there is an associated charge for that lost time slot. These professional workers are providing a wonderful psychological and physiological (if not theological ) service that even today I’m sad to say does come with risks (especially economic ones). If I want a partner that is fully engaged and concentrated on my comfort and well being, I need her not be concerned with financial losses caused by other clients intentional or not.
Looking forward to hearing and sharing ideas to keep all parties safe, happy, and well compensated.
Cheers,
E