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  • 16-12-2012 11:22pm
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    molly09
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    hI

    Just wondering has anyone ever tried "Two's company" or something similiar.


    I was thinking of giving it a shot but wondering is it a waste of money..


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    confuseddotcom
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    Havn't personally no. I wonder how much is it approximately. There was a guy on the radio all week singing the praises of some Dating Agency crowd called Contro or Intro or something.

    On reading that ya come into the world alone and ya leave it alone, (which of course is completely true just never think of it like that,) it has made me wonder why bother!!!! :D:/ It's all a means to an end anyway! :/


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    Sauve
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    OP there's a really good thread on online dating in The Gentlemans Club - you might get the answers you're looking for there.


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    mood
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    confuseddotcom wrote: »
    Havn't personally no. I wonder how much is it approximately. There was a guy on the radio all week singing the praises of some Dating Agency crowd called Contro or Intro or something.

    On reading that ya come into the world alone and ya leave it alone, (which of course is completely true just never think of it like that,) it has made me wonder why bother!!!! :D:/ It's all a means to an end anyway! :/

    To have someone to share your life with! With that attitude why bother about family or friends!!!


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    SimonTemplar
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    I didn't even know such companies existed in Ireland. In fact, the only thing I know about these agencies is that Del Boy met Raquel using one in Only Fools and Horses :)

    Anyway, I called called Intro today. Apparently, they are the only registered company in Ireland (that was their sales pitch). They say they have about 1000 members with a wide range of ages. It is €400 for 4 dates with people based on your match criteria. 1 in 4 members end up in long term relationships and 1 in 3 members hear about the place through good word of mouth. Again, that is their sales pitch but it's probably true.

    Having been stuck in a rut for a while and with no interest in the club scene, I might give it a go in the new year.


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    mood
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    SimonTemplar wrote: »
    I didn't even know such companies existed in Ireland. In fact, the only thing I know about these agencies is that Del Boy met Raquel using one in Only Fools and Horses :)

    Anyway, I called called Intro today. Apparently, they are the only registered company in Ireland (that was their sales pitch). They say they have about 1000 members with a wide range of ages. It is €400 for 4 dates with people based on your match criteria. 1 in 4 members end up in long term relationships and 1 in 3 members hear about the place through good word of mouth. Again, that is their sales pitch but it's probably true.

    Having been stuck in a rut for a while and with no interest in the club scene, I might give it a go in the new year.

    That is VERY expensive. I wonder how many time you have to hand over 400 quid before you meet someone you like etc! Why not try internet dating instead?


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    The Big Red Button
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    OP why do you specifically want agencies instead of websites?

    Online dating is free, and more importantly, you can arrange dates based on your own judgement and instincts, from chatting to the person first. Rather than arranging dates based on the opinion of someone in an office somewhere who knows neither of you!


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    mood
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    chatterpillar wrote: »
    OP why do you specifically want agencies instead of websites?

    Online dating is free, and more importantly, you can arrange dates based on your own judgement and instincts, from chatting to the person first. Rather than arranging dates based on the opinion of someone in an office somewhere who knows neither of you!

    Yes. The paid site cut out a lot of the crap as well IMO.


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    molly09
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    chatterpillar wrote: »
    OP why do you specifically want agencies instead of websites?

    Online dating is free, and more importantly, you can arrange dates based on your own judgement and instincts, from chatting to the person first. Rather than arranging dates based on the opinion of someone in an office somewhere who knows neither of you!

    I have tired online dating both paid and free sites and although went on lot of dates, I never met anyone that is had a relationship with, I guess I heard these agency advertised on the radio and just wondered what they were like, they seem so expensive and as a previous poster said how many of those 1 in 4 that met a partner paid and few times


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    SimonTemplar wrote: »
    1 in 4 members end up in long term relationships.


    I would really struggle to believe that claim.


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