My initial impression of Elite was very good. I had a nice experience with the "Senior Relationship Consultant"(SRC) who has an office in a modern, impressive building in Foggy Bottom. I thought this was exactly what I was looking for; high end, professional, and discreet service. We had a two hour "get to know" you session where I was made to feel she understood what I was looking for and there would be no problem finding someone to match me with, she already had ideas.
That is where it ended, I was passed on to a "Matchmaker" (which apparently is the standard process). Unfortunately, she lives in Boston and has very little knowledge of DC or the area. Additionally, she seems extremely overwhelmed, is always rushed, and although I fully explained my preferences and deal breakers to the SRC I had to go through this process again with her twice in two months. The first match/profile she sent me seemed great however, he rejected mine (which is fine, we all have our preferences). After weeks of not hearing anything and me sending an email to her and the SRC I finally received another profile and although it did not match any of my preferences I thought I would give it a try. Our "date" was a meet for a drink at 8pm on a Monday night that lasted one hour (thankfully). I feel this was just an appeasement date since this guy has been with Elite for over a year and basically goes on dates when she calls...really?? I received one more match ... a very grainy picture of a man who lives part time here and part time in Florida...really??
Please DO NOT WASTE your hard earned money or time. It seems they really do not have clients in their data base here in DC or they are trying to get more money and explaining "it takes time for the right match". I am an attractive, active, successful 50 year old woman (no one ever guesses I am older than 42:)). I feel the need to warn anyone who reads this, you will receive better service and responses/dates from match.com for significantly less money. Unfortunately, it is not a discreet way to meet people but that's life. Good luck with your search.
UPDATE: I was (finally) matched with someone who met my criteria and we dated for a bit. Things didn't work out but it had nothing to do with Elite. What I wrote previously still holds true; this company does NOT actively find clients, they wait for the phone to ring and of course take your money and promise what you want to hear. Once in a while, you may luck out but odds are not in your favor.
What I have learned: they do not have the clientele you think they do, people pay the money not because they are wealthy and can afford it but because they don't care or know how to navigate dating sites. Ask more questions; how do they find clients, how many dates can you expect and in what time frame, get some sort of guarantee or trial period at a lower price. If you are passed over to someone other than the person who signed you up, make sure they understand exactly what you are looking for and when they match you, ask what about that person makes them believe you would be a good match. Good Luck! read more