Registered for an event that had 5 men and 11 women. Rescheduled event, then had that event cancelled and I did not receive any notification of cancellation. Then no other events available to me in the next few months. Poor phone customer service.
I would agree with all previous negative experiences. While speed dating might be an interesting concept, stay away from this company!
The first time I went after they stressed repeatedly not to be late the hostess was about 20 minutes late leaving us to stand around awkwardly wondering what to do. For $50 I would have expected at least an appetizer or a drink but nothing. The men I talked to told me that they were practically begged to come as there are never enough men at this events. Unfortunately I had a credit which they wouldn't give me back my money so I went to one more event, this time the venue was in a noisy pub where you could hardly hear each other and it was kind of embarrassing because all the other patrons in the pub (mostly men were watching and kind of laughing). As well the event was supposed to be fit and healthy and the first guy that sat down reeked of cigarette smoke and looked like he had done drugs all his life. He proceeded to tell me that he only paid $10 for the event (uuh cause they are desperate again) and I paid $50 with of course no drink or appetizer. I can meet much more attractive guys in a bar and have at least 3 drinks at that price so....never again.
My friend and I went to a Fast Life event and when we got there we were greeted by the host, but then had to wait since it started 30 min late. It was a nice venue, but they had everyone sitting on very low seats with short tables so it was very uncomfortable, especially for all the women in dresses. It was then so loud that you could barely hear the person in front of you which was very frustrating.
We were also told that there would be a free drink and complimentary appetizers. The drink was very small and there were no appetizers or anything to eat at all.
Overall it seemed good in theory, but very poorly executed. Had a good time since it was our first speed dating experience, but we won't be going again, not for that price.
I can see from previous reviews that I wasn't the first person to discover this company has despicable business practices. Namely that although they insist on prepayment before any event they then cancel these events and provide no alternative dates and refuse to refund any payment you've made. I have already waited over 5 months for a similar event and as yet nothing is scheduled so I cannot even use the credit I have with the company. Total scam.
After attending my first Fast Life event in San Francisco I have to say that I was throughly impressed! The men were professional and we had some fantastic conversations. I stuck around and had a few drinks with some of the daters after the event was over and we all agreed that it was a great night. I've told all of my single friends to check it out!
Pros Meet other Professionals
Great Host
Results next morning
They refuse good service and refunds when THEY cancel and event only hours before the event.
They do this constantly and show on their web page as "sold out" but really it is not it has been cancelled.
I live in Washington and have tried to attend their events. I have signed up for one that keeps getting cancelled, re-booked then cancelled again. And every time this happens their web page says "sold out" even though it is not.
They will not refund my money even though its their fault they cant bring us single people together, and not just once but all the time
I attended an event at Horizon Lounge for a uni educated speed dating night in San Francisco. At first I thought that people were a little pretentious for preferring to meet uni grads, but then I realised that I was one of them! I told myself that I was going to meet a bunch of people that had some of the same experiences in life... and that?s what I got and more. I had a barrel of laughs and competition from the trivia questions. I will admit that, I have done speed dating a few times now with all different companies, but this is the first company that offers me the choice of themes so that I meet people that click with me. I can definitely recommend this company for a fun night out.(Y)
I accidentally posted this as a comment... oops, so this is my do-over, sorry..
Pros Everyone was there to have a great time, despite a few nerves.
Cons You have to wait until the next day to find out.. Patience is not my strong suit!
I went to a fast life speed dating event, and I have to say this should be on your bucket list. Not so much as a way to meet people, though obviously thats a big part of it, but more because of what you learn about yourself - and the confidence you gain from the experience. Anyway, I'd been in a relationship for 4 years and I realized when we broke up that the people I used to go out with had pretty much all coupled up and things had moved on. I figured I'd cut to the chase and go out and meet people at an event rather than go on match or whatever and took the plunge. OMG... I have to say it's one of the most *interesting* evenings of my life. The guys were by no means uniformly attractive, and one was kind of creepy, but the majority of the 13 guys I met were nice, interested, decent looking, straight (lol!), and there was one really cute European guy. So that's the guys. What you don't realize when you're in a relationship is how you get out of the habit of meeting new people, especially new single people, and I've realized that speed dating is a crash course in dating, and after a couple of dates you quickly get back into the groove and start having fun - rather than seeing it as a chore. Its a primer for for confronting what can be a difficult chapter in life. And yes, I matched with the cute European, and we dated for a couple of months until he went back to Germany. But thanks to that night I now have the confidence to get out back there and get dating again. Recommended.
Pros you meet people in person so you get quick results
something fun to do on a weeknight
builds confidence!!!
Cons chances are there'll be a creepy guy you'll have to 'date'
Don't use this company
Registered for an event that had 5 men and 11 women. Rescheduled event, then had that event cancelled and I did not receive any notification of cancellation. Then no other events available to me in the next few months. Poor phone customer service.
I would agree with all previous negative experiences. While speed dating might be an interesting concept, stay away from this company!
Rip off
The first time I went after they stressed repeatedly not to be late the hostess was about 20 minutes late leaving us to stand around awkwardly wondering what to do. For $50 I would have expected at least an appetizer or a drink but nothing. The men I talked to told me that they were practically begged to come as there are never enough men at this events. Unfortunately I had a credit which they wouldn't give me back my money so I went to one more event, this time the venue was in a noisy pub where you could hardly hear each other and it was kind of embarrassing because all the other patrons in the pub (mostly men were watching and kind of laughing). As well the event was supposed to be fit and healthy and the first guy that sat down reeked of cigarette smoke and looked like he had done drugs all his life. He proceeded to tell me that he only paid $10 for the event (uuh cause they are desperate again) and I paid $50 with of course no drink or appetizer. I can meet much more attractive guys in a bar and have at least 3 drinks at that price so....never again.
Pros
The concept is good but not in execution.
Good in theory, poor execution
My friend and I went to a Fast Life event and when we got there we were greeted by the host, but then had to wait since it started 30 min late. It was a nice venue, but they had everyone sitting on very low seats with short tables so it was very uncomfortable, especially for all the women in dresses. It was then so loud that you could barely hear the person in front of you which was very frustrating.
We were also told that there would be a free drink and complimentary appetizers. The drink was very small and there were no appetizers or anything to eat at all.
Overall it seemed good in theory, but very poorly executed. Had a good time since it was our first speed dating experience, but we won't be going again, not for that price.
Pros
Good turnout, nice people.
Cons
Loud, uncomfortable seating, no appetizers.
Scam
I can see from previous reviews that I wasn't the first person to discover this company has despicable business practices. Namely that although they insist on prepayment before any event they then cancel these events and provide no alternative dates and refuse to refund any payment you've made. I have already waited over 5 months for a similar event and as yet nothing is scheduled so I cannot even use the credit I have with the company. Total scam.
Pros
None
Cons
Scam
Great Night!
After attending my first Fast Life event in San Francisco I have to say that I was throughly impressed! The men were professional and we had some fantastic conversations. I stuck around and had a few drinks with some of the daters after the event was over and we all agreed that it was a great night. I've told all of my single friends to check it out!
Pros
Meet other Professionals
Great Host
Results next morning
Cons
None!
Scam
This company is the biggest SCAM EVER!!!!
They refuse good service and refunds when THEY cancel and event only hours before the event.
They do this constantly and show on their web page as "sold out" but really it is not it has been cancelled.
I live in Washington and have tried to attend their events. I have signed up for one that keeps getting cancelled, re-booked then cancelled again. And every time this happens their web page says "sold out" even though it is not.
They will not refund my money even though its their fault they cant bring us single people together, and not just once but all the time
Pros
NOTHING
Cons
EVERYTHING
Fastlife University educated was a smart choice!!
I attended an event at Horizon Lounge for a uni educated speed dating night in San Francisco. At first I thought that people were a little pretentious for preferring to meet uni grads, but then I realised that I was one of them! I told myself that I was going to meet a bunch of people that had some of the same experiences in life... and that?s what I got and more. I had a barrel of laughs and competition from the trivia questions. I will admit that, I have done speed dating a few times now with all different companies, but this is the first company that offers me the choice of themes so that I meet people that click with me. I can definitely recommend this company for a fun night out.(Y)
I accidentally posted this as a comment... oops, so this is my do-over, sorry..
Pros
Everyone was there to have a great time, despite a few nerves.
Cons
You have to wait until the next day to find out.. Patience is not my strong suit!
confidence builder
I went to a fast life speed dating event, and I have to say this should be on your bucket list. Not so much as a way to meet people, though obviously thats a big part of it, but more because of what you learn about yourself - and the confidence you gain from the experience. Anyway, I'd been in a relationship for 4 years and I realized when we broke up that the people I used to go out with had pretty much all coupled up and things had moved on. I figured I'd cut to the chase and go out and meet people at an event rather than go on match or whatever and took the plunge. OMG... I have to say it's one of the most *interesting* evenings of my life. The guys were by no means uniformly attractive, and one was kind of creepy, but the majority of the 13 guys I met were nice, interested, decent looking, straight (lol!), and there was one really cute European guy. So that's the guys. What you don't realize when you're in a relationship is how you get out of the habit of meeting new people, especially new single people, and I've realized that speed dating is a crash course in dating, and after a couple of dates you quickly get back into the groove and start having fun - rather than seeing it as a chore. Its a primer for for confronting what can be a difficult chapter in life. And yes, I matched with the cute European, and we dated for a couple of months until he went back to Germany. But thanks to that night I now have the confidence to get out back there and get dating again. Recommended.
Pros
you meet people in person so you get quick results
something fun to do on a weeknight
builds confidence!!!
Cons
chances are there'll be a creepy guy you'll have to 'date'