That and enough persistance will get you through to some girls. If you're talking about the divas, he's going to have to project status a couple different ways. Not just by being cocky. I personally suggest paying, though I know that is taboo for a lot of people. If all you want is sex, there is really no difference between prostitution and picking up some bimbo you'll never have a relationship with anyhow. Unless you want a trophy bimbo. You're paying for the convenience of not having to play games. There is more integrity in that, unless playing date games is fun in and of itself for you. Of course, none of that leads us into the road of fulfilment and intimacy. There is no real method to arrive at someone you'll actually be happy with.
It's been 16+ years, here. She and her best friend conspired against me the night we met. Cute story, actually. Needless to say, I didn't see it coming. Not even close.