The purpose of a PROVIDERS SHOWCASE

[Savannah Moon]

I find it INTERESTING that appearantly several members don't know the purpose of a providers showcase.
What is the purpose??
On the showcase you will find
1. A providers stats
2. Location
3. Times of availability
4. DONATION REQUIRED
5. SPECIALS
6. All of her reviews
7. Website links
8. Additional information can be on there
9. Contact information
10. FUN PICTURES
They are easily accessible & quite handy.

Yes some info is on reviews.
BUT, it is from the reviewer.
NOT THE PROVIDER.
**If a review comes from a client who has a grandfathered rate, it is not a negotiating tool for other clients to use.**
Be wise, if you are interested in a provider,
Utilize the SHOWCASE before contacting.
& YES I am aware some don't have a showcase, BUT, most do.

[Wizard of Ahhhhs]

Yep, all good info, Savannah! Good research involves doing good homework.

Originally Posted by Savannah Moon

...from a client who has a grandfathered rate...

Hey! Isn't that age discrimination?!?!?

Whenever I hear the term "grandfathered" used in the hobby world, I am reminded of several years ago, back when I first started venturing into this excitement at the end of the ASPD days. I contacted a young lady (she is no longer on the board) and she asked my age. I told her, and her reaction was "Eww, I don't see any men over 50!"

[Guest090920]

Thank you, Savannah. Well said.

I would like to add that a link to the provider's showcase is acceptable for the category of "Website/URL" in reviews and in some cases is preferred.

[Savannah Moon]

Originally Posted by Wizard of Ahhhhs

Yep, all good info, Savannah! Good research involves doing good homework.Hey! Isn't that age discrimination?!?!?

Whenever I hear the term "grandfathered" used in the hobby world, I am reminded of several years ago, back when I first started venturing into this excitement at the end of the ASPD days. I contacted a young lady (she is no longer on the board) and she asked my age. I told her, and her reaction was "Eww, I don't see any men over 50!"

You could probably go with age & gender discrimination if you wanted to!!

MUAH!!

[guykc]

Alot of times showcases are not updated so there is even more research involved. Like knowing about Savannah's funtastic special going on until wednesday.

[Luxie]

YES! Thank you. PLEASE utilize the showcase. Just because my review said incall, does not mean I have it allllll the time. If my showcase + my ad + my website + my twitter says "incall only" doooooon't ask to come over!

[KCQuestor]

Originally Posted by GemmaFox

If my showcase + my ad + my website + my twitter says "incall only" doooooon't ask to come over!

I'm confused. "Incall" means we come to you.

[mongostryker]

I am assuming she meant to not ask her to come over

[Luxie]

I got so flustered! Lol, I had meant OUTCALL only. My bad!