Ok, I'll spend some time answering your questions. I had been to
a dating agency a few months ago.
1) I had been introduced to so far 6 ladies. 5 are China gals,
and 1 Singaporean gal. Its not bad experience, but some are quieter
and some are more cheerful. I don't consider it success unless one
of them becomes my gf.
2) The one I had joined cost $888. Plus $25 for every girl they
set you up with.
3)This one doesn't look like a con job, unless the girls are
'employed' to befriend you. But so far, I think the girls are quite
genuine in looking for marriage partners.
4)This one that i join doesn't do medical checkups. But the
other one I joined which is a MARRIAGE agency does checkups on the
foreign girls who are here for a month to marry a local dude.
5) Getting to know a gal from dating agent doesn't mean less
hassle. After the inital introduction, it still all depends on you
to woo and win the girl's heart. The agent's job is just to help
you look for a more suitable partner, the rest is up to you.
6)I cannot state the name here. But if you want, let me have
your contact, I'll recommend to you. Afterall, I get 2 free
introductions for each successful referrals, hehe...
7)I don't know. It still depends on fate. I met 6 so far, and
because I dislike chasing girls and calling them, I never do much
follow ups.
Good luck!