- Internet Dating guide
- General purpose dating agencies
- Local Dating Agencies
- Speciality dating agencies
- Dating agencies for professionals only
- Social events and Dinner parties organisations
- Association of British Introduction Agencies (The Trade Association)
- Questions to ask any dating agency before joining
- Info to help women understand men
- Info to help men understand women
- Date safely - the rules
- Tips for Successful dating
- Tips for professionals to find partners
- A Professional Introduction Agency
- How to complain
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READ THIS BEFORE JOINING ANY DATING AGENCY
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CAUTION! CHOOSE AN INTRODUCTION AGENCY CAREFULLY! A good professional introduction agency will greatly improve your chances of finding a life partner. A poor choice of professional dating agency can leave you considerable out of pocket and with just a handful of poor quality dates to show for it. Unfortunately we know of clients who have paid well over £8,000 to join a so called exclusive introduction agency and in 9 months had received but ONE introduction. After complaining to the introduction agency they were told "to be patient". Most professional introduction agencies in the UK work very hard, are good value for money, and will greatly increase your chances of finding a lifetime partner. Read www.execclub.net to compare the standards set by a top professional introduction agency. Unfortunately, as in all walks of life, some introduction agencies are a scam.
With 25 years experience as the top dating agency for professionals our advice is, only join an introduction agency that has been vetted and approved and by the Association of British Introduction Agencies ( ABIA), the official trade body who will monitor the standards of behavior of U.K. introduction agencies. ABIA members are obliged to give certain safeguards to their clients. The association will also investigate on a client’s behalf, serious complaints such as poor service, exaggerated claims, sharp sales practice or poor service. The ABIA can put pressure on an agency to make refunds to their clients and can exclude them from the ABIA. In the unlikely event the dating agency goes out of business, other ABIA introduction agencies will, at no further cost to you, continue to provide a service to you. If you join a non ABIA approved dating agency and get a poor service, then you are on your own.
If you’ve had a poor deal from ANY dating agency and want advice on how to go about getting a refund see www.datingagencyforlondon.co.uk a helpful site to assist you get a better service from ANY dating agency. If you believe you’ve had a poor service from an ABIA approved introduction agency, then you can raise a formal complaint with the ABIA and they will investigate the complaint on your behalf without charge. They also have an arbitration system as an alternative to having to take the matter to the courts. For more information about the ABIA click on the their web site www.abia.org.uk
IF YOU JOIN A GOOD DATING AGENCY it will significantly increase your chances of meeting someone nice enough to be your lifetime partner.
TIPS: 1. Before joining any introduction agency ask the agency to put in writing how many introductions you should receive in 1 year AND the MINIMUM number you will receive or have the right to a full or partial refund. If you don't, we know of some clients who have had less than 2 dates in a whole year against a guaranteed 8 then your membership is extended until you receive the minimum and that could take many years – if you don’t die first!. Indeed one non ABIA agency’s contract stated that it would provide at least ONE introduction within SIX MONTHS for your £12,000 fee ?? ( even if you refuse to meet that was it!). Remember verbal claims have no value get it in writing
2. Never join the first dating agency you contact, talk to at least three dating agencies before deciding which one is best for you.
3. Always ask the PRICE they charge BEFORE attending an interview. You can see what prices ABIA agencies charge ( click on "Home" page above> for further details), or for the main professional introduction agencies see www.professionalintroductionagencies.co.uk
4. Ask for a copy of their contract to read BEFORE attending an interview - AND READ IT. If the first time you see a contract is at the interview there is no sensible reason why you have to sign it there and then, think it over, at least overnight, especially if it has high fees. If there are outrageous clauses on the contract such as you are "not allowed to tell anyone if the service is bad", or you are "guaranteed just one introduction in 6 months" ( and some do not even guarantee that!) there is a reason why it is on the contract and if you do sign it you must be stupid!. If they make some excuse why a restrictive clause is on the contract, ask them to cross it out and BOTH of you sign the crossed out clause. If you sign a contract , then change your mind the next day some agencies will charge you well over £1000.
5. NEVER SIGN until you have thoroughly read the conditions, take it home overnight. Choosing a good agency will make a huge difference to your chances of finding a partner.
There is no "best agency", different dating agencies specialise to provide a niche market product. If you do not need a high level unattached professional as a partner there is no point joining a top exclusive introduction agency, they will not have your sort of people and they will be very expensive, on the other hand if you are looking for a high quality professional introductions it is of little use joining a local agency, as they will have at best a handful of unattached professionals. You would be advised to choose a good London Professional dating agency and be prepared to travel.
Introduction agencies specialising in professional introductions are always expensive to join. if a bank counter clerk or really nice sales assistant could be your partner, you do not need to join a bespoke introduction agency, a local dating agency would probably provide a better service and at 25% of the price of a good London Professional Dating Agency. This site is sponsored by The Executive Club of St James' see www.thematchmaker.co.uk to assist the public choose a reputable agency which suits their needs and help them to avoid the dubious agencies that unfortunately exist. Most agencies however are honest and hardworking on your behalf. Good Luck. For an introduction agency with London social events as well for the “over 40’s professionals” see www.executiveparties.co.uk
For introductions around Bristol, South Wales and the South West see: www.caraolinecrowther.com
For introductions throughout the U.K. see www.attractivepartners.co.uk
OTHER USEFUL dating information sites can be found on www.datingagenciesforlondon.co.uk
The Executive Club of St James's the UK's top introduction service for professionals.
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- www.club-over40s.co.uk
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