Matchmaker, matchmaker!
I caught an article on MSNBC a few weeks ago about a modern day matchmaker who will find a great catch for you...... for the bargain basement price of $250,000!
$250,000? Um.... I think I'd rather be alone. But the 250 grand is the top price that men will pay if they use the services of the named matchmaker, Janis Spindel. Her charge ranges from $100,000 to $250,000: The article states that the more you pay, the more time Ms. Spindel will spend with you, and she will hook you up arrange for you to meet more desirable females. It's not clear, however, what kind of "less desirable" woman you might get for the cut rate price of a measly $100K. Perhaps women who didn't go to Ivy League schools and aren't heiresses or business owners? Perhaps women who are not models? (The article doesn't specify.)
Really Special... Really..
Of course, you men out there have to be really, really special to use the services of Ms. Spindel: You've got to be well educated, well-groomed; you need to be some kind of "upscale professional" and you need to be targeting "commitment", as Ms. Spindel is NOT interested in hooking up people for one night stands or fun "on the side". (I wonder how she checks.)
The article quotes a 48 year-old man named Jeff who claimed that he was "ready for marriage and was tired of the dating game." He explains, “I could forgive myself for spending the money and not finding someone, but I’d be less forgiving if I didn’t take a chance on what’s really important — a great relationship and family,” he told TODAY.com. He says that it worked; he is now married and he and his wife are expecting their first child. The article doesn't really go into Spindel's techniques for matching people... I remember computer dating, in fact, we just watched an old Perry Mason in which dozens of punched cards were being run through a machine by some kind of computer dating scheme. I would hope that Ms. Spindel's techniques are a bit more... sophisticated.
Women! Jump into the Pool!
The dating pool, that is.
Ms. Spindel does work with women, and, even though they don't need to cough up as much change as the men, they still need to present themselves well... very well. If you are interested in one of these top notch, well-groomed men, you've got to write a long bio, you need to read her books, you need to fill out a questionnaire and attend a $250 "meet-and-greet". If you aren't sure if you are coming off well, you can get coaching from Ms. Spindel for $1000 for a 30 minute session. (I would hope that you would get more information than that you need to lose ten pounds. But maybe she doesn't take women who need to lose ten pounds.)
Women! Jump into the Pool!
The dating pool, that is.
Ms. Spindel does work with women, and, even though they don't need to cough up as much change as the men, they still need to present themselves well... very well. If you are interested in one of these top notch, well-groomed men, you've got to write a long bio, you need to read her books, you need to fill out a questionnaire and attend a $250 "meet-and-greet". If you aren't sure if you are coming off well, you can get coaching from Ms. Spindel for $1000 for a 30 minute session. (I would hope that you would get more information than that you need to lose ten pounds. But maybe she doesn't take women who need to lose ten pounds.)
Spindel, according to the article, is "internationally known" and claims that she has 994 marriages to her credit. She does not guarantee a visit from the Love Bunny, only 12 introductions over 12 months.
Even without a guarantee to find love, Jeff was willing to shell out six figures.
So.. If you have a spare $250,000 hanging around, gents, you may yet find a special lady for Valentine's Day!
Gifts and Shoes..
In the meantime, if you have a special someone, here are a few ideas for gifts:
Or the brightly colored crystal necklaces at Dorota's Jewelry:
And, ladies, if you have a special someone and are going to someplace special for Valentine's Day, you may need a special, Valentine's colored pair of shoes. Here are a few ideas:
So.. If you have a spare $250,000 hanging around, gents, you may yet find a special lady for Valentine's Day!
Gifts and Shoes..
In the meantime, if you have a special someone, here are a few ideas for gifts:
Or the brightly colored crystal necklaces at Dorota's Jewelry:
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And, ladies, if you have a special someone and are going to someplace special for Valentine's Day, you may need a special, Valentine's colored pair of shoes. Here are a few ideas:
