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    Hi all. So I went on MFC for the first time last night just for an hour to get my feet wet and figure out the rhythm. Several guys asked if I Skyped. Why do they want me to Skype rather than stay in MFC format privates? Is there any benefit at all to me? I searched and couldn't find. Thanks!

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    Default Re: Why are they asking for Skype?

    Well I can't answer for all men, but I've had MFC guys request skype shows with me for the following reasons:

    - You can offer them discounted shows if you choose to, whereas if you do privates on MFC you are locked into their pre-set rate
    - They want to scam you by offering a shady payment method other than tokens and then plan on cancelling the charges, essentially getting a free show
    - They want to see you doing something that is not allowed on MFC, such as boy/girl shows
    - They have a legitimate form of alternative payment (such as Amazon gift cards) and would rather give you that than buy tokens

    As far as if there's any benefit to you, it really depends. If you run across a scammer who's trying to use skype shows to cheat you out of money than of course it will only be a hindrance. But, if you're smart about accepting skype shows only under certain conditions you can definitely earn good money from them. You could even do a raffle where you'd give a "free" skype show as the prize to the winner. So I'd say they *can* benefit you, if used smartly.

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    Default Re: Why are they asking for Skype?

    ^^ Pretty much all of the above. I feel like MFC is the worst in terms of dealing with guys who want to use Skype. It annoys the daylights out of me. I always assume it's because a) they want to pay less than the rate on MFC and/or b) they want to use paypal so they can scam back their money. A lot of guys will say it's because they don't think it's fair that you don't receive the whole payment from MFC, so they're "just trying to help YOU out," but honestly, I don't believe that. I take that as another way of saying that they think they'll get a discount on skype since I can make the same amount off giving them a "half-price" show on skype as I can by doing it through MFC.

    Plus, for skype shows, it's prepaid, so they might think they can get more time out of you since they don't have to watch their money go down minute-by-minute and get booted the second they run out.

    I just don't consider skype worth the hassle and risk. I just assume that anyone who asks about it is a cheap-ass who's trying to get a discount, or worse, his money back by using improper payment methods. The only time I've ever considered using skype is, like CourtneyRaine said, as part of a raffle prize. But then that would require me to admit to these guys that I have skype, and I usually just say I don't use it because I don't have it. It's really up to you.
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    Default Re: Why are they asking for Skype?

    Thanks ladies. That was kind of what I thought was going on...new girl...doesn't know any better. I think I'll just stick with onsite privates for now, but I like the idea of the Skype raffle.

    Thanks again!

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    Default Re: Why are they asking for Skype?

    I do offer skype shows on MFC, details are even in my profile, BUT, I take payment via MFC, ie tokens. I charge a set amount of tokens for a set amount of mins, they pay via tipping me when I'm online, as soon as I see the tip we exchange skype names via pm, then hook up to do the show. Works well for me. If they request paypal I give them altenatives inc payoneer, they either take it or leave it. Whatever happens, however they pay, I never log of MFC untill I see the payment in which ever account the payments sent.
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    Default Re: Why are they asking for Skype?

    What could be a good amount of tokens for skype shows?





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    Default Re: Why are they asking for Skype?

    I charge 90 tokens a minute for skype shows, 10tks per minute more than true private. They're getting me one on one, with no voyeurs, and they're asking me to make the effort to log off and get on skype...so I feel asking for a bit extra than MFC charges is totally legit. I personally wouldn't charge less than 80tks a minute because they're essentially getting a true private, and since you won't be in a normal private where you could be earning extra tks from voyeurs...they gotta be adequately priced.

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    Default Re: Why are they asking for Skype?

    Actually I go the opposite route for skype. I charge slightly less than a True Private because in all fairness a larger token drop with you logging off will equal a higher boost in camscore. Plus all privates are recorded on MFC so that guy can play that private over and over again. So in essence he doesn't have to take you private again if he doesn't want to because he already has a live video of it. Also on top of that he can record that live video and share it. I just had a private the other day and I knew the guy was recording it on top of MFC's recording feature, especially with all the direction he was giving. So I purposely kept my face out the feed. Then he goes ok now let me see your face. I typed NO! The private ended. I'm pretty sure that video will be shared.

    It's almost best to leave after a large token drop then stick around and wait. Your camscore will thank you. But I would suggest waiting until you get a few guys that want to skype. Leaving for one person when you just started camming for the night can ruin your room if you have a big room of people. There are some guys that do that just to take you away from the room when they were originally in your room when it had less people , you weren't as desirable until all these other guys wanted you. I swear Ego is the main thing that runs MFC. Nothing else.

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    Default Re: Why are they asking for Skype?

    Annoys the hell out of me too!
    Then some will think they can entice you to their "I have a lot I can spend on you" crap.

    I seriously can't be bothered to create an account merely for cheap asses.
    If you can't afford to be on MFC, just go to tube8.

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    I'm on the fence about Skype as a MFC noob. People keep asking for it and (something that aggravates the fuck out of me) trying to push me hard into a Skype show with them. Most of the guys who ask for Skype do so in a way that irks me and makes me uncomfortable, so I just tell them my netbook can't run it (partially true) until I make a decision on Skype. I've been wondering this, too, actually. I hate when custys force me to be blunt/rude with them, and it is often due to frickin Skype! But this is already becoming a point of contention for me on MFC. I'm really not sure what I'm going to do with Skype. I know for certain that I will not take any form of payment other than tokens or Amazon gift cards for anything whatsoever, so I'm firm on that. Therefore, I'm leaning towards not doing them, because if they can pay me in tokens they can stay on MFC for the show. Not only that, but I am not liking the idea of giving discounts for my shows. Why the hell should I do that? I'm thinking I would only do Skype for my well-known regs, if at all. Also, I don't particularly want to hear them talk LOL.
    I'm interested to see the replies on this thread, because as you can see, I'm kinda torn. I need more info on pros and cons.

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    Default Re: Why are they asking for Skype?

    Oh and I had a question, too, if I could just hijack for a sec : )
    I do like the raffle idea, because you can tempt them with the rare occasion of being able to talk with you live.
    But, my question might be kinda stupid lol, so bear with me. When you hold raffles on MFC ... how do you pick the winner?

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    Default Re: Why are they asking for Skype?

    1-They want to pay less (usually girls don't charge 6$/min on skype)
    2-They want to scam you by paying on paypal
    3-They expect you to show for free on skype

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    ^^Agreed! When they ask I usually just play dumb and ask, "What's Skype?"
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    Quote Originally Posted by KimKlass View Post
    Oh and I had a question, too, if I could just hijack for a sec : )
    I do like the raffle idea, because you can tempt them with the rare occasion of being able to talk with you live.
    But, my question might be kinda stupid lol, so bear with me. When you hold raffles on MFC ... how do you pick the winner?
    Hey Kim!!! Wow you had me riding your high for days ! lol

    It's not a stupid question at all. You can put the tickets in a cut box. A teddy bear without the insides lol morbid... even a cute bag. It's up to you. Then after you get all the tickets in there and your raffle is done.Swirl your hand around and pick a name out. That's the winner! I think raffles can be fun because many times the winner isn't always the person that tips the most. Sometimes yes but other times you just pick up some name and think wow really this guy? But he's the winner and you just pm him the details on his prize. It's pretty fun when you may be on your "lady of the red seas" time and haven't figured out the ooh so wonderful sea sponge. Yeah I've been reading about that yet haven't gotten them yet but it's raffle time when my body says "it's time".

    I only do it for tokens fuck that paypal noise.

    Many guys beg for skype in the beginning but most can't even offer up a decent set of tokens for it. I'm not doing skype for $20 bucks (400 tokens) or less. If it's a regular that has skyped with me a bazillion times and tips me for breathing then perhaps. But stroll in my room for $20.00 for 15 min show umm no. For that same 400 tokens that guy would have gotten a 5 minute true private but I'm going to log off and give him a 15 min show on skype? Don't do it.

    If you give a discount keep it close to the true private rate but not too close.

    I remember one model on here was doing skype for 1800 tokens and she was non nude model. No privates nudity either. So yes you're new soak up the newbie status!!!

    Also if you really want to help your camscore fly up faster. Make them tip offline. So tweet first 5 tipper that tip X AMOUNT OF TOKENS IN THE NEXT 3 HOURS GET ---- MINS OF SKYPE SHOW ! Since you're new you'll probably have some guys running to do so. Then name off the winners. Now of course the guys don't know who tipped what but you can see what tips cam in first. Pick the first 5 guys and thank the rest.

    Like I said before I have a love-hate relationship with MFC but there are so many things you can do on there to really turn things in your favor. If you're new this is the time to really do your best to attract the right guys to you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KimKlass View Post
    Oh and I had a question, too, if I could just hijack for a sec : )
    I do like the raffle idea, because you can tempt them with the rare occasion of being able to talk with you live.
    But, my question might be kinda stupid lol, so bear with me. When you hold raffles on MFC ... how do you pick the winner?
    Ignore for a bit all the other dudes, and show your goodies to the one who paid. Or, instead of a raffle do a countdown instead; like, "if I see 200 tokens, I'll stay topless for like two minutes or something like that".





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    Default Re: Why are they asking for Skype?

    I don't mind doing Skype shows for guys I trust.
    Who cares if they want a discount as long as I am still getting the same amount...usually I get more than on sm. I get about $1.20 or something a min on SM (while they pay $4 amin), and on Skype I can charge $2 a min and get all of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cherryblossomsinspring View Post
    Hey Kim!!! Wow you had me riding your high for days ! lol

    It's not a stupid question at all. You can put the tickets in a cut box. A teddy bear without the insides lol morbid... even a cute bag. It's up to you. Then after you get all the tickets in there and your raffle is done.Swirl your hand around and pick a name out. That's the winner! I think raffles can be fun because many times the winner isn't always the person that tips the most. Sometimes yes but other times you just pick up some name and think wow really this guy? But he's the winner and you just pm him the details on his prize. It's pretty fun when you may be on your "lady of the red seas" time and haven't figured out the ooh so wonderful sea sponge. Yeah I've been reading about that yet haven't gotten them yet but it's raffle time when my body says "it's time".

    I only do it for tokens fuck that paypal noise.

    Many guys beg for skype in the beginning but most can't even offer up a decent set of tokens for it. I'm not doing skype for $20 bucks (400 tokens) or less. If it's a regular that has skyped with me a bazillion times and tips me for breathing then perhaps. But stroll in my room for $20.00 for 15 min show umm no. For that same 400 tokens that guy would have gotten a 5 minute true private but I'm going to log off and give him a 15 min show on skype? Don't do it.

    If you give a discount keep it close to the true private rate but not too close.

    I remember one model on here was doing skype for 1800 tokens and she was non nude model. No privates nudity either. So yes you're new soak up the newbie status!!!

    Also if you really want to help your camscore fly up faster. Make them tip offline. So tweet first 5 tipper that tip X AMOUNT OF TOKENS IN THE NEXT 3 HOURS GET ---- MINS OF SKYPE SHOW ! Since you're new you'll probably have some guys running to do so. Then name off the winners. Now of course the guys don't know who tipped what but you can see what tips cam in first. Pick the first 5 guys and thank the rest.

    Like I said before I have a love-hate relationship with MFC but there are so many things you can do on there to really turn things in your favor. If you're new this is the time to really do your best to attract the right guys to you.
    That was an awesome post, thanks cherry! Haha I rode that big audience high for a couple days. Then it balanced out with Sunday night's epic fail shift LOL. Oh well, most days rock for me! Glad I got you high : D

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