3 Ways to Save Money when Looking for Cougar Dates

Whilst cougar dating websites can save you a lot of money (imagine all the failed meet-ups and dates you might have gone on without knowing a person first, all those meals and drinks etc….) nobody likes to spend more than they expect. In an attempt to help save you a few dollars whilst searching for cubs or cougars, we’ve three top ways to reduce your costs when using cougar dating sites…

1: Shop around, specific to you

There are quite a few cougar dating sites to choose from, and the one you choose should offer the best deals and options for you. If you don’t want to use web cam options, it may be cheaper to pick a site or package which doesn’t include web cam chat. In addition, the most ‘popular’ sites, or those with the most members, aren’t necessarily the ones you should go for. Perform a few searches to check whether there are many members who live near you, as some sites have high membership numbers in specific countries or regions, but not in others. The important thing is that you choose a site which will improve your chances of meeting dates, at a price you are willing to pay.

2: Credits versus membership plans

Membership plans usually allow you to search and chat as much as you like, for a set monthly fee. Normally, the longer your contract, the cheaper (on a month-by-month basis) your plan will be, and you may even get a few benefits such as having your profile highlighted, or gaining access to additional chat features. However, if you can’t afford a monthly fee or don’t think you’ll send a great deal of messages, you may wish to consider a credit-based cougar dating site. On credit sites, you simply pay for a certain number of credits (which usually become cheaper per credit if you buy more of them) and spend those credits to send messages or use other features (such as web cam chat, or to access videos). This gives you a greater degree of control over how much you spend, and you can sometimes earn credits by performing tasks, such as sharing the site with your friends. However, if you chat too much, the credit cost can add up.

3: Added extras and hidden costs

It’s always a good idea to read the terms and conditions of a dating site before you hand over your credit card details. Whilst some may seem to be all-inclusive, there may be extra costs (such as access to adult videos and photo collections, or allowing non-paying members to message you back) which you wouldn’t expect. It’s also a good idea to watch out for sites which ask for your payment details when starting a trial with them, as sometimes you can be charged a full membership fee once this trial ends, if you fail to cancel before the trial period has expired.

The lowdown…

Choosing an affordable cougar dating site depends on two key factors: your budget, and your requirements. Think about what you want to gain from a site, what features you need, and how much you’re willing to pay. Always check for potential hidden costs and extras which you might be interested in accessing. It may also be worth considering whether a credit-based payment system, or a monthly membership service, will be best for you.