When a WG has average ratings and she expects payment upfront should I be bothered?

Simple answer: No.

Longer Answer: Some ladies, I would say the majority have had the experience of a “gentleman” either trying to do a runner without paying or suddenly realising that they did not bring enough money. So they ask for upfront payment.

To put the metaphorical shoe on the other foot, should a lady be bothered by a punter that refuses to pay up front? I would say so.

I find it best to give her the money upfront before she even asks. That way she'll know I'm genuine, especially if it's a first visit to her.

Service from a WG is different to going to a restaurant. Yes, the WG is offering a service, but that service involves the use of her body. That means that she is open to abuse and exploitation. You pay upfront.

If you're concerned about paying upfront, then either use your intuition, and walk away, or don't play at all. This business is inherently risky, that's why it's good to have ESA to help minimise that risk. But, as a male, don't ever expect the risk to be shouldered by the WG.

Or when you don't, you will be working for free like I did! (like you said it goes both ways). Now if a new client wants me, I would ask or usually they'll offer a dep or some even wanna pay upfront for a hour booking(sorry I don't do that). I only ask dep if im traveling. And because my car don't drive on sunlight(solar panels).When the client pays a dep I know he's genuine and wants the booking . For me that closes the deal. Honestly I've heard so many girls doing clients in and run off with the dep. That never happened to me and I always follow through with the booking no matter where they are. If anything would come up and I cant be there, ill get youre bank details and transfer the money back into youre acc.

I take cash upfront after losing out one too many times. I'm even more careful when it comes to guys I know.
Ive lost out more to regulars or rather ex-regulars cos none of them ever came back. So I'm not gonna wait till someone does me in again before asking for cash uprooting .
I can give better service knowing I've been paid. Can you imagine going through a booking above and beyond the call of duty, going WAY over the hour, wondering if this is gonna be that arsehole who suddenly realised his wallet's gone?

EVERY dodgy WG that I have seen has asked for money upfront. Coincidence?

It is not to say that every WG that asks for money upfront is dodgy but I get extra cautious when money exchanges hands when she is fully clothed.

EVERY cancer patient I have met, has drank water. Does that mean water gives you cancer? No it does not. Requesting / demanding / accepting payment upfront does not make a WG dodgy.It has nothing to do with the question of whether she is dodgy or not. It does allow the dodgy ones to fuck you over instead of just fucking you. But that is life, we live and learn.

Ive also been in a situation where a regular of mine 'forgot his wallet' and said he will come back that same day to pay me... Its been over a year and I haven't heard from him once... And he used to see me twice a month!! It was a 2 hour booking and I went in earlier to see him.

So because of that I ask for money upfront but there are times I forget to ask for the cash and then they are kind enough to remind me ;)

It's like the lottery mate. You win some, you lose some. I've had wonderful punts with ladies who took the cash upfront, I've also been rushed out before the hour is up by a lady I've paid upfront.