LocalsAndBenefits: review of the pay-per-message chat
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Photo views, profile visitors and matches sit alongside individually paid conversations on LocalsAndBenefits. Registration is free, and credits are the units spent when you send a message. The opening bundle buys eight messages for $28.99. Check the currency at checkout.
LocalsAndBenefits
localsandbenefits.com
| Type | Pay-per-message chat, optional annual Premium |
|---|---|
| Messages | One credit per outgoing message |
| Bundles | 8 for $28.99, 20 for $63.99, 40 for $111.99, 100 for $239.99, 200 for $399.99, GST included |
| Currency | Public prices use $ without a currency code, confirm billing currency at checkout |
| Premium | $46.99 for twelve months, larger photos, matches, priority, views and likes, no messages |
| Renewal | None, credits valid for three months after purchase |
| Refund | Unused credits within 14 days with a form, handled within five working days, Premium non-refundable |
| Payment | Visa, Mastercard, debit and prepaid, statement vtsup.com*Medilux Me |
| Usage | Sending frequency may be limited, no reply guarantee, photos approved within 24 hours |
| Company | Medilux Media Solutions Ltd, number 14781461 |
Discreet chat on a phone
LocalsAndBenefits focuses on discreet conversations between adults. Medilux Media Solutions Ltd runs the site and offers support for account and payment questions.
You can add the website to your phone's home screen through your browser. Uploaded photos go through approval, which can take 24 hours.
Messages and profile extras
One credit pays for one message, whether you start a conversation or answer it. Describe your interests in your profile so another person has something specific to pick up on.
Premium extras
Premium adds larger images, matches, priority placement and lists of people who liked or viewed you. Messages remain separate purchases. Sending frequency can be limited, and paying for a message does not guarantee a reply.
Bundles and the annual option
LocalsAndBenefits has five bundles, from eight credits for $28.99 to 200 for $399.99, including GST. Its public prices use $ without a currency code, so confirm the billing currency at checkout. Purchases are one-off with nothing to cancel, and credits expire three months after purchase. Premium is another single payment of $46.99 for twelve months.
| Credits | Price | Per message |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | $28.99 | $3.62 |
| 20 | $63.99 | $3.20 |
| 40 | $111.99 | $2.80 |
| 100 | $239.99 | $2.40 |
| 200 | $399.99 | $2.00 |
| LocalsAndBenefits | AdultFriendFinder | BBW Fun | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase model | Credits and Premium | Gold | VIP |
| Free account | Registration | Profile, limited interactions | 5 messages advertised, Super Match |
| Renewal | None | Automatic | Automatic |
Statement and unused-credit refunds
Visa, Mastercard, debit and prepaid cards are accepted. The statement descriptor is vtsup.com*Medilux Me. Email the withdrawal form to [email protected] within 14 days to request a refund for unused credits. Requests are handled within five working days and returned to the original card. Premium is non-refundable.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- All five bundles and Premium have public prices.
- Each purchase is a one-off payment.
- Unused credits have a refund route.
Weaknesses
- Premium still requires separate message purchases.
- A paid message may receive no answer.
- Sending frequency can be restricted.
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Verdict
Who it suits
- Short bursts of conversation
- Checking profile visitors and matches
Who should skip it
- Expecting Premium to include messages
- Needing an answer to every paid message
Try the eight-message bundle when a short paid chat fits how you want to use LocalsAndBenefits. Premium can wait until larger pictures and profile visits are useful to you. A larger message purchase should cover the conversations you expect to keep up over the next few months.
LocalsAndBenefits combines one-off purchases with refunds on unused credits. Our two out of five reflects the high cost of each exchange and a Premium purchase that does not cover messages.