This is an excellent thread, and thankfully it was stickied. There is very valuable information here that many would pass over, or not realize they were committing offenses.
I've never had a psychic reading done, but have always believed in the human ability to perceive 'the impossible.' I have gone to a 'public reading' in person when Concetta Bertoldi was doing a book-signing and did quick readings for those who attended (dozens of people in a medium-sized bookstore). She got my girlfriend with a few readings, but I had sent a letter to Concetta pleading that she would do the readings, explaining how much it would mean to my girlfriend, and I did give a bit of background information, so it may have bee an influence.
I didn't tell that to my girlfriend, however, because it greatly consoled her to hear that after her stepfather had died recently. Whether the medium was legitimate or not doesn't concern me, I got my girlfriend to cope with the situation and be able to sleep better at night. Her mom even thanked me for taking her daughter there to receive such piece of mind.
Now I understand that mediums aren't exactly the same as psychics, but both fields fascinate me. If anyone would like to practice readings or anything, I volunteer to be a participant. I have faith, so I'm not one of these skeptics waiting to rain on your parade for the first mistake you may make. PM me for anything, and thank you

I'd love to help, maybe I can learn a bit more of myself in the process.