New agency founded

[doombug]

... in response to Re: more like $35 , posted by Gorm on Nov 14, 2005

"Rather, what we do is we sell the translation and delivery service of your letter to her, and of her letter to you, AND the print out and delivery of a full letter sized portfolio of photos."

I'm not sure if you're "up" on all of the free services available on the Net, but guys can now do their own translations for free, use instant messaging and video chat for free, send text messages for free, email services for free, photo storage for free, browse and contact women from many sites for free (or, for a monthly charge that is much less than the cost of one of your addresses).

"You really think it is too expensive?"

With a capital "H", Hell yeah!

Nevertheless, there still exists a core group of gullible chaps that are eager to fork over such dough to find their special luv bunny.

Just my onion.

Peace and out.

[Gorm]

... in response to Yowzy, ouch!, posted by doombug on Nov 14, 2005

Hi Doombug,

The few times I tried I got any language translated into jibberish!

I`d be scared dead making wedding plans based on a questionable translation quality. Does it really work? Any experiences out there?

About the chat, messaging, etc. that is a great thing. However, these pretty and unspoiled girls (apart for 1 or 2) don´t have access to Internet services.

But you give me a great inspiration. Would it make sense to offer "scheduled and live translated webcam sessions"? where I invite the girls to our offices. What would be a reasonable fee?

Gorm

[doombug]

... in response to Webcam the smart solution?, posted by Gorm on Nov 14, 2005

"Would it make sense to offer 'scheduled and live translated webcam sessions' where I invite the girls to our offices. What would be a reasonable fee?"

Sounds like it'd be a unique offering.  Coordination would probably be the biggest challenge--trying to get each party (or multiple parties) to commit to a video-chat intro. during a specific bracket of time.  I assume  pricing would be a fraction of whatever a typical in-person intro. costs.  In any case, it's strange that agencies haven't moved in that direction already.  Video chat intros. could save a lot of hassle.  The frequent hang-up over issues of "chemistry" could be delt with from the very start--prior to any booking of flights/appointments.

I agree about the limited ability of the language translators on the Net.  It helps to keep sentences small and simple prior to translating them; and if one knows at least a modicum of the target language, this can help somewhat in editing.  I've used them a lot to translate individual words and phrases.  Multiple sentence or paragraph translations is, of course, a bad idea.  I guess that's where you'd come in.

Looks like Hoda pegged you right on:  a pretty straight-laced agency dude.  I hope your agency does well.  

Peace out!

[teoblas]

... in response to Re: Webcam the smart solution?, posted by doombug on Nov 15, 2005

Try this link

http://www.teoblas.com/virtualdating.htm

NOBODY has contacted me about it yet.....

[Michael B]

... in response to The possibility for webcam dates already..., posted by teoblas on Nov 16, 2005

I think I've got an idea why you have had no takers on this offer:

Servicios Internacionales will not be held responsible and will not provide refunds if either the gentleman or lady is not available at the agreed upon time or if the internet connection is interrupted.

Why would anybody pay $40.00 (or worse, $70.00) with that kind of a disclaimer? A guy can take his chances that he may not make a favorable impression on the lady, but who's going to put out that much money only to hear you say "Sorry, she didn't show up"? I guess your reasoning is you can't control if the lady shows up or not.....That's true, but that should be YOUR risk, not the customer's.....If she doesn't show up (or if the internet connection fails) you have lost NOTHING. Granted, you won't profit anything either, but you won't lose. Why should your customer lose? .... Yeah, yeah, you could say "The customer takes the risk she won't write back if he purchases addresses, too".....but addresses don't cost $40.00 to $70.00 each.

[doombug]

... in response to The possibility for webcam dates already..., posted by teoblas on Nov 16, 2005

Awesome.

Looks like you're at the forefront already.  Still, it's kind of perplexing that guys and gals aren't jumping to use such a service.

[Malandro]

... in response to Re: more like $35 , posted by Gorm on Nov 14, 2005

how would you handle it if someone was able to write their own letters in Porkacheese to the girls??

if I write my own letter in Portuguese would the cost then go down significantly??

[Gorm]

... in response to it wasn't clear, so thanks for the reply..., posted by Malandro on Nov 14, 2005

Good question... I think they may not need my service at all, but just travel here on their own and meet a brazilian woman... I`d probably discount 10 or so...