TRIED to sign up for Lourdes membership.  Put in ALL the info (email, phone, business, REAL name, etc.), got to "credit card info,"...they're asking for a NUMBER to put a $1000 hold on (I think).

I don't blame you as I wouldn't trust that either. That being said you don't need a membership to book any of the models.  

100% of the thousand dollars applies to your first appointment , but I believe that it's yearly I saw some girls several years ago ,and now  i've been told I need to put down another thousand dollars ,but they're totally legit , and have a great talent list ,so if you know you're going to see somebody it's worth it .

I've used them and am signed up for their UTR list.  It cost an arm and leg but was well worth it.  It's a one time fee for membership, and they don't require deposits moving forward.  I have no complaints about any of the agencies, but when I've worked with Lourdes, it's been similar to working with a concierge at a high class hotel.

This was one of the arguments I had with Lita oh so many years ago.  It is actually a charge on your account.  Lita has claimed on occasion that the charge is a one time charge, that it comes off your first booking, that it's only a "hold" and I don't remember what else she claimed that turned out not to be true.  She's inconsistent about what the charge is - in fact, from what I've told, some people she doesn't charge at all and I've heard that the charge is yearly.  In any event, the charge is to get a look at her UTR list.  

Good ole' reliable Mr. French, keeping it REAL as always!  Thank you, as always, sir!  

Here's what I would suggest that may help you. Email them up front all the verification information they request. Then also ask them if they have the porn star that you are interested in seeing. It may help if you have references from other pornstars. And it might help even more if that pornstar happens to work for them. That's just a guess though and I'm not sure if it makes a difference.

Joe - thanks for the response, but, respectfully, it SHOULDN'T be so HARD.

I'm not going to disagree that that's a lot of hoops to go through. But at the same time, if I'm comfortable with the means to get my end goal, who cares? It's a one time thing. And it makes more sense if they have someone exclusively you want to see.

Joe, that's the WHOLE problem in a NUTSHELL - I don't know WHO they represent.  They ONLY way to find out, as far as I know, is to fill out that form which INCLUDES the FULL credit card info.

Why even bother.....does Lourdes have anything that TLC or HUBH2 doesn't have access to?  I've been around quite awhile and haven't heard anything different....but I'm always willing to listen...please advise?

Well, I'm willing to give LOURDES the benefit of the doubt.

I have credit cards with a security option. I can create another on-line CC number (CC*) in my on-line account and I can allocate a specific amount to that CC* credit line (and modify it or delete it as needed). In addition, once a vendor taps that CC* reserve, that CC* number will only allow charges from and payments to that vendor.  
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I used to use it when I was more worried about sketchy places that I was afraid would accept my single payment and then try to switch to a recurring monthly charge and stuff like that. It also prevents an employee from using my CC* to make unauthorized purchases elsewhere. (After the first use by Lourdes, CC* is locked to Lourdes and cannot be used for Victoria's Secret or Amazon.)
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Even with the security features, I don't think I'd put up $1k just to see a list of names.
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'Nuff said.

Posted By: lololancer

Re: "Catch-22..."
Joe, that's the WHOLE problem in a NUTSHELL - I don't know WHO they represent.  They ONLY way to find out, as far as I know, is to fill out that form which INCLUDES the FULL credit card info.  

 I think that's a BIT excessive.  What if they DON'T have anyone I like?  They would still be in possession of ALL my info, including that credit info.  
   
 Again, not saying "Lourdes" would ever use it in a MALICIOUS manner, just saying it pays to be CAREFUL.  
   
 Need I remind any of you gentlemen of the "Ashley Madison" debacle a few years back?  Anyone think it COULDN'T happen AGAIN?  
   
 'Nuff said.  

WOW! Holy Moly, BATMAN! (R.I.P., Adam West!). Stop the PRESSES!

But that's not a problem at all. If you follow the method that I suggested you are NOT providing any credit card information, let alone a deposit. I think you're too stuck on the idea that they require it. You made the thread asking for advice and I've given it to you. But I'm not sure if you're following what I'm saying. At no point did I ever suggest you need to fill out the form or even give them your credit card. They have their email on their website. Use it and inquire using the steps I outlined above in a polite and courteous manner. Those same steps I outlined are commonly the same steps you'd use with ANY other agency when trying to get verified.

They most definitely do have access to other talent that TLC and HUBH2 do not have. Well I can only speak for the latter. Just like those agencies probably have talent that Lourdes does not have. Most of these agencies have a few exclusives for one reason or another. In fact, it's the only reason I reached out to Lourdes in the first place.

At the risk of derailing, you've caught my attention. What was the gist of the discussion surrounding credit card use? I've never used it personally outside of paying for review/verification sites.

Careful, Mr. French, I think this "Lita" person (never met her) comes onto THIS particular TER board once in AWHILE.  Wouldn't want to cause you, or ANYONE else, any GRIEF over MY concerns.  

100% Correct....and....a lot of guys posting in this thread are experienced hobbyist.  So to those posting, I'll pose a question.   If you were in NYC, LA, SF or any city for that matter and a regular escort agency wanted a substantial deposit to show you their girls...would you pay it????  Of course, you wouldn't...not in a million years.  Why is this situation any different?  You are opening yourself up to so many ways of getting hosed its crazy.  The girl isn't available today, the girl quit escorting, you book an appointment and the girl doesn't show up, she's drugged out or hungover, somebody else shows up????

I second that EMOTION - Mr. French is THE man!  

And if THIS isn't enough to WAKE you the @#$% up, take a look at the "Candace Von" thread a few threads down.

When i first reached out to Lourdes it was about a particular lady on one of the eros cities. (I forget who but irrelevant to the topic). That girl had them as their website location so I emailed them.  

Lita is Lita Chase - a former porn star who is the owner of Lourdes Enterprises.  If she comes here at all, it's very rare, I think.  I don't see her posting anything unless she uses an alias that I'm not aware of... unlike Adonia at TLC who does post here occasionally using the username of TheLuxuryCompanion, or HelpUBookHer who posts here and on the porn ad board, or Pam Peaks who also posts regularly on the porn ad board...

It's certainly possible. I just know that some of the ladies I've seen, I've asked specifically why they are only with this agency, etc. and I've gotten different reasons but some were clear that they didn't trust how other agencies did their business (as in they tried other agencies and then swapped back). Please note, I'm not talking about Lourdes or anyone particular agency here. It's just the reasoning the lady used as to why they didn't book with other agencies hence my point that some agencies WILL have exclusives. But you make a good point in that you should always ask all the agencies you're with whether the lady is available because you never know which agency will produce what you want.

From what I read, he did NOT book anyone. He simply verified with them and now he gets the listings/ads emailed to him. This was my exact experience. I did NOT put a deposit down. I did not book anyone for well over a year. But I did approach them nicely and I did give them all the verification info they wanted minus the financial stuff. Didn't get me access to the website until after I booked an appointment. This is what I've tried suggesting above, but the original poster is stuck on the deposit fee as if its something iron clad requirement.

Just to be CLEAR, "Joe," I'm NOT stuck on ANYTHING.

Joe,
This is not meant in a mean way at all....but who do they really have access to that TLC or HUBH2 can't get access to?
A couple of years ago I had a real desire to see a UTR PYT Porn Star who was new in the industry.  There was a rumor and a vague thread here that she may be available. So I posted a thread about the girl generally inquiring about possible UTR availability. Within a day.....one day....I got a pm from both Adonia and HUBH2 telling me the could make it happen on the Left Coast and at what price point. No money upfront...just show up and pay for the appointment.

I'm not refuting that one should shop around. Nothing to lose and potentially money to be saved by shopping around. Not going to disagree that one should never pay a deposit.

OK, here's the part I'm NOT getting - HOW can I find OUT if a CERTAIN agency has what I'm LOOKING for if they REQUIRE me to submit CREDIT card information to do so?

I see now the confusion and can understand why that would see impossible to do without submitting financial info.

That is correct I have not booked through Lita yet. Just got verified by giving the info and references requested.

Lita Lourdes is really expensive and charges an extra $500 than the other agencies. All I have to say is that the girls I've got from her (Inari Vachs and Kagney Linn Karter) went the extra mile and pleased me really well. They didn't charge extras for their little holes like others do.

I agree on that. Lita is way too expensive and her methods are not really orthodox but she delivers. Inari gave me her phone number so I could book her directly for less but Kagney refused to do it. She said that she preferred to get booked through the agency because that way she feels safe and doesn't have to deal with many things. About the extras, I asked Francesca Le for her little hole and she asked for $300 more. Same thing with Keisha. Inari and Kagney said that it's usually an extra charge for that service but made an exception with me. But bottom line it's way better to avoid Lourdes if you can.

They are very legit, you will not have any issues with them and their Talent list is the best!!

With ALL due respect, brother -  

I happen to catch a classic scene with her. If she still looks the same, I'd love to see her... she has an amazing body.

Have you seen Inari or Franceesca Le recently.  Did you a review on this site of Inari or Francesca?