Although the company has been in business for years and seems to offer a high level of customer care, research outside the Great Expectations website offers mixed reviews from individuals who have used the service, citing high cost, high-pressure, and unsatisfactory results.

Relationship Types

Heterosexual

Regions

USA

Free Trial Membership? No.

Cost

No prices are listed on the Great Expectations website.  When we made a call to its customer service center, the representative informed us that prices are not quoted over the phone.  Prospective members must go to one of its office sites for a face-to-face interview before pricing is discussed.

All the representative could tell us on the phone was that the price is “very affordable.”  However, further Internet searches yielded many ex-members who quote the price as being in the thousands of dollars.

Number of Members

If you live in one of the locations served by Great Expectations, its website claims that you will have access to thousands of online profiles.

Safety / Screening Process of Members

The Great Expectations staff screens member information and meets personally with each individual using the service.  Information is collected about each member, such as occupation and income level, and every member is screened to make sure s/he is single.

Search Functionality / Options

Online, you will be able to select the qualities you are seeking in a potential mate, including:

• Age
• Education level
• Appearance
• Interests/activity level
• Religion
• Personality traits

Information you would like to know about someone before dating him/her:

• Hobbies
• Religion
• Wants children?
• Athletic interests
• Cultural interests
• Looks
• Goals
• Occupation
• Education level

Organization / Ease of Use

The initial questionnaire is simple and easy to complete.

The process, after that, though, is more complicated.  You will receive a phone call from a Great Expectations representative, who will conduct a phone interview.  At that time, you will also be asked to set up an appointment time to come to a local office to get a professional photo taken.  (You may also opt for a short, professionally made video, too.)  Additional research outside of the site mentions high-pressure sales once potential members arrive at the company’s office.

After joining, some interaction with members will also rely on your attendance at the parties and events Great Expectations organizes in your area.

All of the personal attention can be a double-edged sword.  Do you have the time to devote to the process?  If you would rather have a wider variety of prospective matches and not invest as much time in the search process, other online personals sites are probably a better fit for you. 

Member Interactivity

If someone expresses interest in you through the website, you will receive a phone call from Great Expectations.  Once you have a chance to look at his or her profile, photo, and video, you can then decide whether or not to meet.

There are no options as far as email, instant message, or other standard online dating features through the website itself.

Refund Policy

None listed.

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