Sticking to your own Punting Rules

[millbush]

What's up with Mandy Foxx?
You've not reviewed her......

Read the thread.

[Silva21]

Read the thread.

Sorry, my bad.

[Convince Me]

Nice safety advice offered to Punters under the safety tab by this Pro
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[Watts.E.Dunn]

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Yes a very straightforward girl I think we can agree!.


Q. Will you do bareback?    A. fuck off.

Q. Can I have a discount?    A. Fuck off. Pay peanuts and you will get monkeys

[Home Alone]

Some parts of some council estates aren't bad...

Sorry, fisher; corrected for you because I feared you were offering too broad a generalisation.

Part of this time-rich pensioner's booking process in the conurbation I live in is to reconnoitre any area I don't know but might  have to visit before making a booking. There are some areas I know are wrong  for me to punt in, because of the seediness of the area, irrespective of whether it was once a Council estate or, for example, the houses just look as they ought to have been demolished years ago.

If a girl I was thinking about works in one of those areas, then she's off my list, irrespective of her attributes or her apparent vfm

[webpunter]

To the point

She seems a focused feisty one who doesn't suffer fools .... - could be a lot of fun if you press the right buttons

Yes a very straightforward girl I think we can agree!.


Q. Will you do bareback?    A. fuck off.

Q. Can I have a discount?    A. Fuck off. Pay peanuts and you will get monkeys

[webpunter]

+1
I don't do council either
Not that i'm particularly concerned about personal safety
A mantra is to minimize risk & not punting in shite areas is a good start
I will do tower blocks as long as these are private & look OK - outside general area & inside entrance etc
Any tower block with a walkway & front doors is a complete non starter
I have done some punts when younger which gets the adrenalin going coz of location etc
Generally these have been shit with inside the accomo being equally crap as outside
I like a safe relaxed environment which doesn't detract from the overall experience
You can see what the burd thinks of herself & the type of clients she likes by where she bases herself
I'm not meaning that she needs to be charging loads
But if too cheap the alarm bells start ringing
Boring me 

Sorry, fisher; corrected for you because I feared you were offering too broad a generalisation.

Part of this time-rich pensioner's booking process in the conurbation I live in is to reconnoitre any area I don't know but might  have to visit before making a booking. There are some areas I know are wrong  for me to punt in, because of the seediness of the area, irrespective of whether it was once a Council estate or, for example, the houses just look as they ought to have been demolished years ago.

If a girl I was thinking about works in one of those areas, then she's off my list, irrespective of her attributes or her apparent vfm

[Plan R]

Perhaps I was a bit blunt in saying no council estates.. after all I've punted on council estates and lived to tell the tale.

What I really meant was I *try* to avoid high rise, unsafe shit holes full of druggies.
The kind where you are 10 stories up, the lifts and corridors stink of piss, none of the stairwell lights work
and half the doors have hammer holes in, you know what I mean...

I know that if I had driven for an hour+ to get there - the small brain might try and convince me 'it'll be alright' 
So I'd rather reduce the % chance of being in that situation.
Hard to tell all that from a Google street image though ! 

[Plan R]

I have done some punts when younger which gets the adrenalin going coz of location etc
Generally these have been shit with inside the accomo being equally crap as outside
I like a safe relaxed environment which doesn't detract from the overall experience

Exactly this.  You get a bit older - you get a bit smarter ! 

[Jonestown]

What I really meant was I *try* to avoid high rise, unsafe shit holes full of druggies.
The kind where you are 10 stories up, the lifts and corridors stink of piss, none of the stairwell lights work
and half the doors have hammer holes in, you know what I mean...

No, you are quite right, I agree with you, it’s rare you find a jewel in a dustbin.

[MrMatrix]

Perhaps I was a bit blunt in saying no council estates.. after all I've punted on council estates and lived to tell the tale.

What I really meant was I *try* to avoid high rise, unsafe shit holes full of druggies.
The kind where you are 10 stories up, the lifts and corridors stink of piss, none of the stairwell lights work
and half the doors have hammer holes in, you know what I mean...

I remember doing such a punt. Well shady area. lovely WG, but she was borrowing the room. Bedroom was shit as well. Without doubt the worst venue I've been in. Punt was great though and I had no problems. I've had worse problems in up market hotels TBH.
You just cant tell

[Malvolio]

I've seen loads of SPs multiple times and never had a problem.  I find it helps me be less nervous and I'm pretty much guaranteed to get what I expect.  I don't really go in for shagging as many different girls as possible.  I'd rather just discreetly see an SP I find attractive for paid sex, a bit of a laugh and conversation.

I happily go back to the WGs I like; but I'll always see them in a rota.  Variation is important to me.

[django0700]

Also just carry enough cash for the punt, no wallet, no cards or id, or watches etc to be taken along.
Punting phone and precise sum of cash only.

[Fuzzyduck]

Thanks for initiating this interesting thread, OP.

The way I look at rules here is they are just the framework to manage risks. Some guys need black and white rules that are hard and fast; others are more comfortable operating in the grey areas. For me, there are a only handful of don't cross the line rules, e.g. no bareback and no home outcalls, but the rest tend to flex. "As a rule" I don't punt roms and I don't punt on my doorstep but it doesn't mean I wouldn't see a well reviewed/regarded Rom or punt my dream SP if she's on tour in a hotel close to my work.

[signy]

Also just carry enough cash for the punt, no wallet, no cards or id, or watches etc to be taken along.
Punting phone and precise sum of cash only.

Whilst I agree with the sentiment, I take the following if I have driven to the area.
1. Punting phone
2. Watch (cheap Casio; I am time obsessive and don't believe my phone)
3. Car key (taken off the main keyring)
4. Glasses (got to be able to find the right door number)
5. Exact fee
So that's four things, and only four, that MUST be checked on leaving.

On top of that, maybe a roleplay costume, but I probably wouldn't worry if I lost part of that.

A few more bits if on public transport (wallet with minimum contents, emergency (carefully secreted) credit card, a little loose cash, ticket home, water bottle), but nothing extraneous.

[RandomGuy99]

Whilst I agree with the sentiment, I take the following if I have driven to the area.
1. Punting phone
2. Watch (cheap Casio; I am time obsessive and don't believe my phone)
3. Car key (taken off the main keyring)
4. Glasses (got to be able to find the right door number)
5. Exact fee
So that's four things, and only four, that MUST be checked on leaving.

On top of that, maybe a roleplay costume, but I probably wouldn't worry if I lost part of that.

A few more bits if on public transport (wallet with minimum contents, emergency (carefully secreted) credit card, a little loose cash, ticket home, water bottle), but nothing extraneous.

Sometimes a torch can be useful if out in the evening on a dark street and you're trying to find the right door to knock on.  Also useful for dark stairwells in some places.

[Fuzzyduck]

Sometimes a torch can be useful if out in the evening on a dark street and you're trying to find the right door to knock on.  Also useful for dark stairwells in some places.

A better rule might be: don't punt in places where you need a torch.

[RandomGuy99]

A better rule might be: don't punt in places where you need a torch.

Unfortunately you don't always know until you get there e.g. knackered bulb in stairwell, hence I carry me punting phone which has a built in torch (old Nokia).  It's a bugger to do texts on but no GPS, etc.

[Fuzzyduck]

Unfortunately you don't always know until you get there e.g. knackered bulb in stairwell, hence I carry me punting phone which has a built in torch (old Nokia).  It's a bugger to do texts on but no GPS, etc.

Sure, and walking around with a 10" maglite in your pants isn't always so practical.
Quite frankly, if it transpires that I need additional light to find my way to the location, I'd seriously consider bailing.

[one eyed panda]

You can't go wrong with the advice given on this thread. Pick your won rules out of thousands......

Mine for what its worth

Allow plenty of time to get there, speed limits mustn't be exceeded; arrive late instead. Spot the property before  parking
Clear satnav history after
Check personal hygiene and grooming must be immaculate
Turn own phone off, no valuables id or cards to go inside, exact money if possible
Park away from the location choosing the safest spot (people around, visibility, etc)
Trust your instincts

Punts restricted as follows

Only girl who has full body shot photos
Flat fees only with indies no extras
Half hours only in parlours. If still randy go round again maybe with a different girl (best piece of advice I ever gave myself and it took years to work it out, lol)
No threesomes
NO alcohol or food before punt

Generally

Do it like its the last one. I rarely forget this but I have.
Complement the woman on something. Cock sucking is good even if she useless at it. Tell her its good she might improve
Conversation before starting is a good idea
I always tried to give as good as i got. Not all guys are cool with this but its worked for me (over 20 years +)

[Home Alone]

You can't go wrong with the advice given on this thread. Pick your won rules out of thousands......

Mine for what its worth

Allow plenty of time to get there, speed limits mustn't be exceeded; arrive late instead. Spot the property before  parking
Clear satnav history after
Check personal hygiene and grooming must be immaculate
Turn own phone off, no valuables id or cards to go inside, exact money if possible
Park away from the location choosing the safest spot (people around, visibility, etc)
Trust your instincts

Punts restricted as follows

Only girl who has full body shot photos
Flat fees only with indies no extras
Half hours only in parlours. If still randy go round again maybe with a different girl (best piece of advice I ever gave myself and it took years to work it out, lol)
No threesomes
NO alcohol or food before punt

Generally

Do it like its the last one. I rarely forget this but I have.
Complement the woman on something. Cock sucking is good even if she useless at it. Tell her its good she might improve
Conversation before starting is a good idea
I always tried to give as good as i got. Not all guys are cool with this but its worked for me (over 20 years +)

As an older punter, I must say I like the two I've highlighted, one eyed panda. I guess that subconsciously, I've always gone with the spirit of the second one I've highlighted.

[Silva21]

New rule for me... Don't try to edge yourself a few days before an expensive punt 😫

I did it today and..... Yeah, we all know what happened.
I think I'll regret that in a couple of days.

[Arfa2stroke]

) No bareback
2) No AW profiles with ASCII art text
3) No Roms or “latinas” that are more than likely roms
4) Only ever carry what’s required ,a punting phone, cash,
5) Approach the location with confidence and purpose
6) Never use my real name
7) Dont trust AW reviews

[Imp8]

Surely the most important piece of advice is,any problems,walk.
Don't get into a slanging match,and never get aggressive. Try and sort it out with a bit of dignity,if you can't,just leave. It's only a bit of money really. Beats having to explain an awkward situation to the police or explaining the reason your sat in A&E.

[ArtVandalay]

I'll avoid duplicating everyone's else's rules, lot of good ones there which I generally try and follow too.

The one rule which I'll add is:
Don't punt for the sake of it. If the thought of shagging the girl isn't making your cock twitch then move on or have a wank.

This has made me a lot more picky and really reduced my punting this year but I'd rather have fewer better quality punts than lots of mediocre ones.

[MrMatrix]

Surely the most important piece of advice is,any problems,walk.
Don't get into a slanging match,and never get aggressive. Try and sort it out with a bit of dignity,if you can't,just leave. It's only a bit of money really. Beats having to explain an awkward situation to the police or explaining the reason your sat in A&E.

Couldnt agree more. Its important to keep control of the situation and yes sometimes it may mean losing face, you may feel ticked off, but you leave in one piece and with your cash unless you are really unlucky.
And I've  lost cash on a couple of occasions

[Home Alone]

One rule that I don't remember being specifically mentioned on here; but particularly in light of kuck's post #28 on:
https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=268207.0
is that it's important for us to have different nicknames on here and AW.

[fallentrees1321]

Rules ive not broken
1)No SP's advertising BB  & No bare penetration
2)No outcalls to home address
3)No true details about my life
4)Only carry punting phone , cash for punt & car key or house key depending on how I get there
5)If driving no parking in locations suggested by WG's . As others have said the WG knows how long you will be away from the car and it would cause issues if someone damaged or stole it in an unfamiliar area .
6)Remember the people you are visiting might not always have the same ideas about discretion , are in many cases involved in other illicit activities and might not have the same moral compass as you so exercise caution .
 

I have some regular SP's who I have been seeing for 10+ years and they still have no idea of who I am, what or where I live.
But some know the "Punting character" that I created. So they feel they know something about the punters who is fucking them.
What is surprising is how many SP's seem happy to tell you about their own life and circumstances.

I guess that depends on if you believe what SP's are telling you about their own life or circumstances as well though ? , yes in some cases what they are saying could be patently true , but aside from those circumstances i never really believe or care that much about the mirage they are creating , as much as I know plenty of SP's probably dont believe or care about my punting character

I'm really not as paranoid as everyone else

I use my own phone (but my social media settings are such that you can't find me from my number) (I also clear texts and sometimes call log) (also my other half doesn't ever pick up my phone)
I use my real (first) name (it's a common name admittedly)
I'll park right outside if it's a flat and free, and about 10-15 doors down if it's a house. Nobody's out to get you there.

I guess your consideration of it as paranoia might be different depending on circumstances .

Some people use their personal number for business , or might not want their personal number to be associated with visiting Sex Workers . Likewise with real name or reg number . Of course some people use or have a company car , and it might be awkward if something was to happen to it whilst with a Sex Worker , or could have serious issues if some Sex Worker started identifying the punter by the car reg .

[_Bender_]

1. No barebckers
2. No outcalls
3. Punting phone
4. No Romanians
5. Nobody over size 12
6. Never deal with Mandy Foxx ever again.

Preach ...

[NuruGuru]

My rules;

1. No BB'ers - this should be on most people's lists anyway

2. Use a punting phone - and have a fake name / back story if you really want to talk - these girls do - so 2 can play that game

3. If you've been Bait & Switched and your gut doesn't want to switch - then walk - you have the power - not them.

4. If you don't like a WG when you turn up - don't be afraid to walk away - and don't pay any "fees" for turning up and them not doing anything - some will try and ask you for money for "wasting their time" - but that's not your concern and don't let them make you think it is

5. Never take a wallet or anything that identifies you into a punt - take cash only.

Some extra things

- When having a shower with a WG - take your clothes into the bathroom - don't risk leaving your punting phone or keys when you're in the shower - you never know  WG might be going through or might take them and do a runner

- If you walk into a premises and you see what's obviously the "pimp/security" then walk - the girl isn't independent no matter how many times Sergei writes that she is on her profile.

- Trust your gut - if something in the situation doesn't feel right - abort mission.

[Conker]

Always do my  research on any new girls I fancy

Age range~ 21-50

Do not punt with a woman who that so unattractive that she should be paying you.

Never pay over the odds

Always trust my gut instincts

No barebacker

Be like a lift, have a weight limit

Always use a punting phone

Only take to a punt exact money and punting phone

Never reveal personal information about yourself  and use a alias

Never park directly outside a home you are visiting

Always be respectful to the WG, and clarify your requirements before you agree a punt

No junkies or suspected junkies

No WG that might be trafficed or coerced into working

Always you a condoms

Sort out paper work immediately and
Wait till she returns to the room before taking off any clothes

[GreyDave]

   Face this fact lads ...They all bareback with someone ! just make sure its not you for safety

My rules change  1st was never shag any thing under a D cupper 

2nd always have a clean knob, easy removable cheap clothes, dont look flash.

Now as I am older ..if its got tits a pulse and I can I am in   

[Moby Dick]

Punt Responsibly.
Don’t pay over the odds and let your cock make the decisions.
Don’t accept rate increases.
Don’t be a slave to pussy inflation.
Check I there are better value for money options already in your hotlist.
If big brain is in doubt take a day off and have a wank instead.

[Dipper]

One really stands out for me...

You’ve got the obvious no BB etc but...NEVER LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES/BELONGINGS OUT OF SIGHT WHEN SHOWERING.

Would be in my top three tips also.

[Home Alone]

Always do my  research on any new girls I fancy

Age range~ 21-50

Do not punt with a woman who that so unattractive that she should be paying you.

Never pay over the odds

Always trust my gut instincts

No barebacker

Be like a lift, have a weight limit

Always use a punting phone

Only take to a punt exact money and punting phone

Never reveal personal information about yourself  and use a alias

Never park directly outside a home you are visiting

Always be respectful to the WG, and clarify your requirements before you agree a punt

No junkies or suspected junkies

No WG that might be trafficed or coerced into working

Always you a condoms

Sort out paper work immediately and
Wait till she returns to the room before taking off any clothes

Specially like the one I've highlighted. That sounds like the voice of bitter experience, Conker. 

[RedKettle]

In a similar vein “do not punt with a woman who when you look at her makes you feel sick.”

Broke this twice and even after all these years I still shudder at the memory.

[Conker]

In a similar vein “do not punt with a woman who when you look at her makes you feel sick.”

Broke this twice and even after all these years I still shudder at the memory.

Exactly. You want to leave a punt feeling good about yourself and not discusted with your self

[one eyed panda]

Specially like the one I've highlighted. That sounds like the voice of bitter experience, Conker. 

The reason that I put 'Only girls with full body shots' in my list was specifically because of the hanging tits shot that shows the tits but covers the torso in the case of slighly bigger girls, who may then claim a respectable dress size when they are much much bigger. I fell for that one once only, but it was annoying at the time

[sunnyj]

These are my rules for punting.

1) Profile and Comms should look good.

First thing that I look at is the profile pics. Should be attractive enough to justify spending my hard earned money. I am attracted towards anything like pretty face, bubble butt, nice tits, FAF body, sexy milfy look or just plain GND look.
Photoshopped profiles are avoided and filtered ones are fine.
Read the profile summary and details. I should get good vibes when reading her profile. Bonus if it's verified profile and double bonus if verification pic is visible.
Profiles asking for deposit are blacklisted.
Price should be reasonable for the location.
Check other profiles within the same location. Usually they work in groups and can easily identify the linked profiles. Check if there are any reviews for those linked profiles.
Search the phone number & pics and see if you get any hit.
Check the enjoys list and see if she provides what you are looking for. Check both Bareback and Unprotected sex are not selected.
Should get good vibes while contacting here.
Usually I go for a 15 Mins quickie or max 30 mins booking for unreviewed SPs.
Walk if it's a bait and switch or don't like what you are seeing.

2) Only covered BJ and protected sex. I do like DFK, CIM and CIF. 

Stopped doing OWO, RO, Rimming, extra for Anal, Role play, Filming, Duos and Watersport.

3) No punting travel cost. 

I have travel card that I use for daily commute and my punting travels are always free.

My punts in other regions happens when I travel (usually by train) for other reasons and never spent anything on punting travel.

4) Stay within annual punting budget. New rule from last year and I finished the year within the budget. 

My target for 2019 is 52 punts (one per week) or £3120 (52*60) which ever comes first.

5) Stay within the max limit for a punt. My current limit is £300. This is increasing every year. 

6) Time wasters are not blacklisted if they are still willing to see me.   

I started giving second chance to time wasters and bait & switchers. I call it even once I post a negative review for wasting my time and if she gets positive reviews from others then I will consider visiting her again.

7) No regulars and no repeats.

I never had a regular and hardly I see the same WG again.

I had two repeats this year.

[hullad]

I have had a set of rules I follow

1. No bare backers or anyone connected to one

2. No one with too many stupid rules.

3. After a punting cancellation on the day NO panic booking with Roms etc.

4. OWO is not a must, don't do anal/ BDSM  / swinging

5. No out calls

6. Nothing within my own area

7. If the punt works well why not again, I have two regular punts now I get good rates and brilliant service.

8.Any sign of someone else in the property/ hotel room I am on my toes

9. Always do my homework pre new punt check everything you can. AW, UK Punting local punting sites, Facebook, anything that can give you goofed info / pictures.

10. Report any all activity to my peers on UK P all but my regular girls it would be boring.

[RLondon99]

Useful advice on here. Mainly practical. I also have some more general rules:

+ Choose the girl you want, not the one who is most convenient.

+ Don’t go very far: long involved travel arrangements end up being the main event when you should be concentrating on your date.

+ Don’t go very near: punting close to home will cause grief.

+ Don’t set up complicated days: best sessions are when there is nothing else on your mind.

+ Don’t go to strange out of the way locations unless you know the girl well. Central city in-calls preferred.

+ If you get attitude on first contact find someone else.

+ Keep communications short and to the point.

+ Pay good money for good service, but remember the law of diminishing returns. Super high price prostitutes cannot give value.

+ Don’t let a girl push the session in directions you don’t want. Tell her firmly and politely how you want it to go. In my experience good whores prefer being told what to do, takes the psychological pressure off them.

+ Avoid girls with upper age limits, or racial bars. Also avoid girls who charge for extras, or have weird rules, or strings of emojis and punctuation marks in their profiles.

+ No actual porn stars, unless you like expensive fiascos.

+ Learn the lessons of your punting career. Go for what you like, not what you think you should like. For example, I thought I was GFE, I discovered I am PSE.
 
+ Don’t let guilt in.

+ NEVER tell anyone that you pay prostitutes for sex.

I have broken most of these rules (except guilt) so this list represents a lot of lessons learned.

[freeze44]

Useful advice on here. Mainly practical. I also have some more general rules:

+ Choose the girl you want, not the one who is most convenient.

+ Don’t go very far: long involved travel arrangements end up being the main event when you should be concentrating on your date.

+ Don’t go very near: punting close to home will cause grief.

+ Don’t set up complicated days: best sessions are when there is nothing else on your mind.

+ Don’t go to strange out of the way locations unless you know the girl well. Central city in-calls preferred.

+ If you get attitude on first contact find someone else.

+ Keep communications short and to the point.

+ Pay good money for good service, but remember the law of diminishing returns. Super high price prostitutes cannot give value.

+ Don’t let a girl push the session in directions you don’t want. Tell her firmly and politely how you want it to go. In my experience good whores prefer being told what to do, takes the psychological pressure off them.

+ Avoid girls with upper age limits, or racial bars. Also avoid girls who charge for extras, or have weird rules, or strings of emojis and punctuation marks in their profiles.

+ No actual porn stars, unless you like expensive fiascos.

+ Learn the lessons of your punting career. Go for what you like, not what you think you should like. For example, I thought I was GFE, I discovered I am PSE.
 
+ Don’t let guilt in.

+ NEVER tell anyone that you pay prostitutes for sex.

I have broken most of these rules (except guilt) so this list represents a lot of lessons learned.

Broken them in 1 punt? Some going that! 

Another rule...Don't take advice from lurkers 

[webpunter]

Did you build up this Encyclopædia Britannica of punting intel in your one & only punt ?
Quite an achievement 

Useful advice on here. Mainly practical. I also have some more general rules:

+ Choose the girl you want, not the one who is most convenient.

+ Don’t go very far: long involved travel arrangements end up being the main event when you should be concentrating on your date.

+ Don’t go very near: punting close to home will cause grief.

+ Don’t set up complicated days: best sessions are when there is nothing else on your mind.

+ Don’t go to strange out of the way locations unless you know the girl well. Central city in-calls preferred.

+ If you get attitude on first contact find someone else.

+ Keep communications short and to the point.

+ Pay good money for good service, but remember the law of diminishing returns. Super high price prostitutes cannot give value.

+ Don’t let a girl push the session in directions you don’t want. Tell her firmly and politely how you want it to go. In my experience good whores prefer being told what to do, takes the psychological pressure off them.

+ Avoid girls with upper age limits, or racial bars. Also avoid girls who charge for extras, or have weird rules, or strings of emojis and punctuation marks in their profiles.

+ No actual porn stars, unless you like expensive fiascos.

+ Learn the lessons of your punting career. Go for what you like, not what you think you should like. For example, I thought I was GFE, I discovered I am PSE.
 
+ Don’t let guilt in.

+ NEVER tell anyone that you pay prostitutes for sex.

I have broken most of these rules (except guilt) so this list represents a lot of lessons learned.

On here since 2016.  UKP is truly enriched by your presence 

Must be time for some hot chocolate & a story from mummy b4 its lights out & sleeps by 10pm 

[freeze44]

Did you build up this Encyclopædia Britannica of punting intel in your one & only punt ?
Quite an achievement 

On here since 2016.  UKP is truly enriched by your presence 

Must be time for some hot chocolate & a story from mummy b4 its lights out & sleeps by 10pm 

  amazing these types! 

[winkywanky]

I use my own phone (but my social media settings are such that you can't find me from my number) (I also clear texts and sometimes call log) (also my other half doesn't ever pick up my phone)

That's fair enough if you can be that disciplined, and not be caught out.

But...how long have you had your number?

And have you performed the simple task of Googling your number and seeing what comes up? I'd be very surprised if there is absolutely no presence there of your number, and therefore a reference to you in some way.

[MrMatrix]

Did you build up this Encyclopædia Britannica of punting intel in your one & only punt ?
Quite an achievement 

On here since 2016.  UKP is truly enriched by your presence 

Must be time for some hot chocolate & a story from mummy b4 its lights out & sleeps by 10pm 

I thought the same WP, 1 review after 3.5 years and that was only made today as well. Still if its the first of many that would be great.

[webpunter]

+1
Punting on own traceable phone IMO is an accident waiting to happen
And with an OH in play WTF 
Goggle will indeed churn up stuff
And finding someone on a traceable phone takes one call & spends of about a ton [tops two]
I bet i could come up with a list of 50 situations where the wheels can come orf when you don't have a burner
SIM paid in cash
Forget all the other bollox bout what can be traced

That's fair enough if you can be that disciplined, and not be caught out.

But...how long have you had your number?

And have you performed the simple task of Googling your number and seeing what comes up? I'd be very surprised if there is absolutely no presence there of your number, and therefore a reference to you in some way.

OP - as for:  "(also my other half doesn't ever pick up my phone)"
Not that you know of !
If she suspects you in any way this will change.  Rapidly
I just gotta big value bundle for a tenner a month.  All the minutes / texts / data that you will find very hard to go thru
A ton twenty for the year = a half decent hour punting

[jordan452]

One rule I keep breaking - accept a negative booking is inevitable and do not redeem yourself with another booking which is likely to be positive the next day or same day.

[saxophone]

My personal rule is: only choose SPs that can actually speak English. So I prefer native speakers. It limits my options, but (hopefully) help avoid some bad situations based on misunderstandings.