The Catch Difference


 

Service

 

Catch Matchmaking

 

Other Matchmakers

CATCH Concierge Service

Yes

This world class service is available with all levels of membership.Through our CATCH Concierge Service we coordinate your first date, telling you the place, time, and date.  All you have to do is look great, have fun, and flirt!  This process eliminates awkward first phone calls, emailing, texting, or playing phone tag.  Our clients love it!  We follow up with both parties after the date and give honest feedback.

The CATCH Concierge Service is available even after we’ve matched you.  Want to plan a romantic getaway?  We already know you and your match, so let us help.  Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll help you make it happen.

No

Date-by-Date Membership

Yes

At Catch Matchmaking, we invite people who have never used a matchmaking service to take advantage of our benefits.  It’s a great way to try our services without making a commitment.

No

Singles Events

Yes

This is an opportunity for single women to meet single men.  For more information, see our Singles Events.

Some

Most agencies don’t offer singles events.

The Matchmaking Circle

Yes

We are the only Los Angeles matchmaking agency to host an exclusive single women’s club.  The other clubs are in Ohio, Sacramento, New York, and coming soon to Florida and Boston.

No

Involvement with the Community

Yes

We are very involved with the community and a respected business with the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.

Unknown

Transferable Membership

Yes

If you are in a relationship and want to transfer your membership to a friend, you can as long as screening criteria are met.

No

There is no other matchmaking firm in Los Angeles that is offering this service to our knowledge.

Franchised

No

We have no high advertising fees so they are not passed on to you.

Yes

Often times, you deal with the salesperson, and not the matchmaker.Their advertising costs are passed on to you in your fees.

Selectivity

Yes

We screen and make sure every member meets our criteria. If we cannot help you, we will refer you to someone who can. We accept your credit card in person, after we both decide it’s a good fit.

Some

Many companies accept credit cards online, allowing anyone who pays to join.

Better Business Bureau

Yes

We are with the BBB and have a Grade A standing.

Some

There are two matchmaking firms in Los Angeles with Grade A standing.

Interviews

Yes

We conduct a thorough one-on-one interview in person with all clients.

Some

Because some matchmaking firms have open-enrollment, they do shorter interviews over the phone. Few do the 90-minute, one-on-one in person with all members.

Equal Ratio of Men to Women

Yes

We average 50% women and 50% men at all of our singles’ events and our database does not exceed a ratio of 60% women to 40% men.  If we have too many requests by qualified women and cannot service them, we suggest the exclusive social group, the Matchmaking Circle.

No

Many dating organizations have many more women than men, hence the complaints online and to BBB.

Certified

Yes

We are certified with the Matchmaking Institute.A Certified Matchmaker:

  • is recommended by an industry authority
  • is a trained professional and has been approved to be ethical
  • provides clients with the highest standard of care
  • is held accountable for the quality of her/his service
  • is reviewed and audited based on client feedback submissions
  • is part of a network that provides the most updated information to keep up with the highest level of service
  • is subject to mandatory re-certification
Some

An Uncertified Matchmaker:

  • has no industry recommendations
  • may have no references apart from clients & friends
  • has no affiliation with any reporting agency that can take action
  • has no credentials from an independent authority
  • is not required to follow a code of ethics
  • has no accountability to anyone to provide good service
  • provides no guarantee of customer service
  • can continue working for years making the same mistakes over and over with little insight
  • has no obligations whatsoever

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