Strip Club Reports

**Chuck84** · 02-28-20 14:43

Don't waste a trip to Augusta. The club's here are not even worth the trip. No private dances at all. Only a table dance.

Originally Posted by Chicagorfp [View Original Post]

I stopped into Platinum West, 1995 Old Dunbar Road, West Columbia, SC, on a recent business trip to your lovely city. Based on prior reports my expectations weren't high in terms of overall value. It was a Tuesday morning, shortly after the doors opened. There was plenty of parking in the club's surface lot. Cover was $3 and there were only 1-2 other patrons and about 3-5 dancers inside. I was on the lookout for any dancers of color, as my preference runs that way, but none were to be found.

I was immediately struck by the smell of stale cigarette smoke and the sight of available ashtrays everywhere--something I hadn't experienced in a strip club since the early 2000's, as my home state of Illinois banned indoor smoking in businesses that serve the public many years ago. It's something to keep in mind if you are a non-smoker and are going home afterwards--you don't want to arouse suspicion (after all, the nose knows, so to speak). In light of my personal schedule I had no such worries, but I wasn't keen on smelling like cigarettes for the balance of my day either. Nevertheless, I trudged along.

I bought a pop (what you all call a "soda") at the bar for three dollars and fifty cents plus a dollar tip and then settled in to get a lay of the land. There's a central stage with two poles, but no one was doing a dance routine at that juncture. A DJ played songs from a booth, likely cut short. There was fancy lighting and ample seating (regular upholstered chairs and small round tables).

After a short period, a dancer named Bristol stopped over to keep me company. She's white, about 5'-7" or 5'-8" or so, very slender / petite build with A cups and, as I was to learn later, very perky nipples. Bristol was a pleasure to talk to, and she gave me the rundown in terms of dance prices and options: as I seem to recall from prior reports, each girl sets her own prices, typically $30/ song, though Bristol said she'd do four songs for $100 if one was looking for a volume deal. Dances take place in a so-called couch room (described below), and, as noted in prior posts, VIP spaces are available for an eye-watering amount of money.

After a bit more talking, in which I learned that Bristol was a Florida native who now lives in South Carolina and that she had worked at Heartbreakers in Columbia before its untimely closure, we agreed to go back for a dance. The couch room was cozy and pretty private (especially during such a slow period for club business) --there were probably 15-20 couches total. Bristol proved to be very talented in her art: the dance was topless and I enjoyed decent mileage. Alas, the big head dictated that I just stick to the one song, so as to minimize financial damage.

Shortly thereafter I returned to my seat, took a last sip of my soda (a Diet Coke which unfortunately had a watered-down taste--something was off with the mix), bid Bristol farewell, and exited the club to once again breathe fresh air.

Overall, I was glad to have visited, even just to obtain material for this report. Total cost was $37.50 ($3 cover, three dollars and fifty cents for soda plus $1 tip, $30 for one dance). NB: I keep having to spell out the cost of the soda because this forum software treats the decimal point as a period.

Pros: expanded operating hours accommodate the lunch crowd; the dancers were physically pretty; cover and non-alcoholic drinks were reasonably priced; private couch area is adequate.

Cons: cost of individual regular topless lap dances way above national average, perhaps indicative of a lack of competition; for non-smokers, the cigarette odor can be overwhelming (and depending on one's domestic situation could make the club a non-starter, though in another forum on this site someone suggested a gym membership and a change of clothes can solve this problem).

Platinum West made for a nice research trip, but I likely won't return when I'm in this area. If possible (that is, if my schedule allows) I would make the drive to another South Carolina city (for example, I was seriously considering driving out to Reflexxions, a primarily black club all the way out in Hamer in the NE part of the state) or even just to Augusta, GA, to experience their offerings, and I can readily understand why some native Columbians (unsure if that's the right demonym) head all the way to ATL to experience some true fun.

Safe travels!

**Chicagorfp** · 02-23-20 02:45

I stopped into Platinum West, 1995 Old Dunbar Road, West Columbia, SC, on a recent business trip to your lovely city. Based on prior reports my expectations weren't high in terms of overall value. It was a Tuesday morning, shortly after the doors opened. There was plenty of parking in the club's surface lot. Cover was $3 and there were only 1-2 other patrons and about 3-5 dancers inside. I was on the lookout for any dancers of color, as my preference runs that way, but none were to be found.

I was immediately struck by the smell of stale cigarette smoke and the sight of available ashtrays everywhere--something I hadn't experienced in a strip club since the early 2000's, as my home state of Illinois banned indoor smoking in businesses that serve the public many years ago. It's something to keep in mind if you are a non-smoker and are going home afterwards--you don't want to arouse suspicion (after all, the nose knows, so to speak). In light of my personal schedule I had no such worries, but I wasn't keen on smelling like cigarettes for the balance of my day either. Nevertheless, I trudged along.

I bought a pop (what you all call a "soda") at the bar for three dollars and fifty cents plus a dollar tip and then settled in to get a lay of the land. There's a central stage with two poles, but no one was doing a dance routine at that juncture. A DJ played songs from a booth, likely cut short. There was fancy lighting and ample seating (regular upholstered chairs and small round tables).

After a short period, a dancer named Bristol stopped over to keep me company. She's white, about 5'-7" or 5'-8" or so, very slender / petite build with A cups and, as I was to learn later, very perky nipples. Bristol was a pleasure to talk to, and she gave me the rundown in terms of dance prices and options: as I seem to recall from prior reports, each girl sets her own prices, typically $30/ song, though Bristol said she'd do four songs for $100 if one was looking for a volume deal. Dances take place in a so-called couch room (described below), and, as noted in prior posts, VIP spaces are available for an eye-watering amount of money.

After a bit more talking, in which I learned that Bristol was a Florida native who now lives in South Carolina and that she had worked at Heartbreakers in Columbia before its untimely closure, we agreed to go back for a dance. The couch room was cozy and pretty private (especially during such a slow period for club business) --there were probably 15-20 couches total. Bristol proved to be very talented in her art: the dance was topless and I enjoyed decent mileage. Alas, the big head dictated that I just stick to the one song, so as to minimize financial damage.

Shortly thereafter I returned to my seat, took a last sip of my soda (a Diet Coke which unfortunately had a watered-down taste--something was off with the mix), bid Bristol farewell, and exited the club to once again breathe fresh air.

Overall, I was glad to have visited, even just to obtain material for this report. Total cost was $37.50 ($3 cover, three dollars and fifty cents for soda plus $1 tip, $30 for one dance). NB: I keep having to spell out the cost of the soda because this forum software treats the decimal point as a period.

Pros: expanded operating hours accommodate the lunch crowd; the dancers were physically pretty; cover and non-alcoholic drinks were reasonably priced; private couch area is adequate.

Cons: cost of individual regular topless lap dances way above national average, perhaps indicative of a lack of competition; for non-smokers, the cigarette odor can be overwhelming (and depending on one's domestic situation could make the club a non-starter, though in another forum on this site someone suggested a gym membership and a change of clothes can solve this problem).

Platinum West made for a nice research trip, but I likely won't return when I'm in this area. If possible (that is, if my schedule allows) I would make the drive to another South Carolina city (for example, I was seriously considering driving out to Reflexxions, a primarily black club all the way out in Hamer in the NE part of the state) or even just to Augusta, GA, to experience their offerings, and I can readily understand why some native Columbians (unsure if that's the right demonym) head all the way to ATL to experience some true fun.

Safe travels!

**Elmo69** · 02-01-20 00:24

Originally Posted by CJMaxxx [View Original Post]

What goes on in the upper room. I went recently and was offered a bottle of champagne and to go upstairs but due to not knowing what all goes down I declined. Has anyone ever been?

Can't say for certain, but I was there one afternoon couple months ago, got some high mileage dances from a hot one (can't remember her name). Took a break to cool down and have a few drinks, she ended up taking me upstairs for a tour. Showed me the rooms, about half had dancers / customers in them with the curtains open, they all just sitting there talking. We sat in a room and a hostess came in and very quickly ran through the menu / prices which made my head spin. I apologize for not remembering details, but it was prior to joining this forum, but I do remember it was outrageous, at least for my bank account. Naturally it was very high pressure and even offered to take me to the ATM to get cash (I made this mistake once at the original PP years ago! Big head over-ruled the little one. I declined and we went back down to the main dance floor. Hope this helps!

**CJMaxxx** · 01-30-20 23:33

What goes on in the upper room. I went recently and was offered a bottle of champagne and to go upstairs but due to not knowing what all goes down I declined. Has anyone ever been?

**Spaceman Spiff** · 01-30-20 00:35

Originally Posted by Elmo69 [View Original Post]

Long time monger here (30+yrs), been out of the game past few years due to adulting LOL. Live in Upstate but travel to Cola regularly. Was in town last night and wow what a disappointment! Like a ghost town, even the Vista was dead. I went to PW couple times in past few months, and while I had a good time, its nothing like the old PP unfortunately. Old PP was always guaranteed fun for reasonable funding, even during the day. Also miss Heartbreakers. Many many good times there as well! Had some good times back in the day at the club on Broad River, just above the bridge, although it was a bit sketchier I never had any issues there with my safety (I'm a white male) since I mind my own business, act like an adult, spend my $ and leave. Same for the one that used to be off Forest Dr. Many nights I was the only white guy in there but never had any issues. Acted like I had some damn sense, was nice to the ladies, spent some $ and had all the fun I wanted. Miss those days! And FYI, its not much better in the Upstate anymore either. Stay safe out there!

Back in the day Platinum Plus was often the tuscl top US club. Columbia SC: Who'the thunk?

Spaceman Spiff.

**Elmo69** · 01-29-20 19:16

Long time monger here (30+yrs), been out of the game past few years due to adulting LOL. Live in Upstate but travel to Cola regularly. Was in town last night and wow what a disappointment! Like a ghost town, even the Vista was dead. I went to PW couple times in past few months, and while I had a good time, its nothing like the old PP unfortunately. Old PP was always guaranteed fun for reasonable funding, even during the day. Also miss Heartbreakers. Many many good times there as well! Had some good times back in the day at the club on Broad River, just above the bridge, although it was a bit sketchier I never had any issues there with my safety (I'm a white male) since I mind my own business, act like an adult, spend my $ and leave. Same for the one that used to be off Forest Dr. Many nights I was the only white guy in there but never had any issues. Acted like I had some damn sense, was nice to the ladies, spent some $ and had all the fun I wanted. Miss those days! And FYI, its not much better in the Upstate anymore either. Stay safe out there!

**Milflvr** · 01-26-20 12:06

Originally Posted by JMcClane00 [View Original Post]

I've heard that the latino Sunday / weekday night bartender does UTR / sugar baby. Just trying to find out if this is true and how best to broach the subject with her. I have built up a nice report with her and don't want to ruin that.

Ask her out for a drink or coffee after her shift. Work it from there.

**JMcClane00** · 01-24-20 15:07

I've heard that the latino Sunday / weekday night bartender does UTR / sugar baby. Just trying to find out if this is true and how best to broach the subject with her. I have built up a nice report with her and don't want to ruin that.

**ThatGuy920** · 01-22-20 02:05

Originally Posted by David3131 [View Original Post]

Yes that was her, we played a lot at Heartbreakers and Platinum Plus, fun gal and we hit it off. I miss the old days, I never took a gal to the parking lot, seemed I got most of it in the lap dance area and never went to a champagne room. One time I had two gals together in the back room. I think we agreed on $125 total until all 3 of us were totally satisfied. Those were the days bro.

I get that things have "changed" so to speak. But I still don't get why none of those girls are around anymore. Like lets be real, peaches was nice and I remember having decent conversations with her, but she was not exactly putting herself through college. Hell none of them were. Peaches, Cherry, Amber, Diamond, Promise, Amy, Cat, Malasia, Melanie, heck I can't remember them all, but all those girls are career dancers. Couldn't have been anywhere from 18-25. But none of them around over early 30's at the most, likely all still late 20's, so its like, what gives? They need to come back to PW.Even if you couldn't swing extras in the back for a tip, right now, I'll settle for just a great fucking lap dance where a dancer will ACTUALLY straddle me, grind me, and shower her tits in my face and put my hands on her ass. Even that's rare as hell these days. Newer girls being like "Well you can touch me a little but you can't grab my tits or my kitty and you can't squeeze my ass. " I always want to be like, then what the fuck are we even doing going back there then? LOL.

If you have any way of reaching out to Peaches, or any former girls, please do. I have come across a handful on facebook and they are easy to talk too, but all have said the same thing, that the market just doesn't seem as good as it used to be so its not worth it to them. But I know we are all still around, but we have no reason to come out. But if those kind of girls start coming around again, so will we.

Fucking reminiscing has me missing heart breakers even more now LOL. Want to go in on buying that building out, and opening it back up? We could make a killing man hahahaha.

**LumberjackMan** · 01-20-20 16:50

Went to platinum west and got played twice. The asian girl that told me she would see people outside of the club after two visits lied. And the other girl bailed on me after saying she would see me after the club.

**David3131** · 01-20-20 10:41

Originally Posted by ThatGuy920 [View Original Post]

Was peaches the one with the state of georgia tattooed on her upper stomach / lower chest with a georgia peach in the middle of it? I used to have her number and nee that girls real name. Lost them both. She was cool back in the heartbreaker days, would take care of me in the back room all the time, even invited me after hours to mccarys accross the street or eastroom. Used to slam all kinds of dances in those parking lots. Especially if it was a slow night for them, it was like fish in a barrel. You could just easily ask how the night went, they would reply with some bull shit line of I only made blah blah blah. Then you buy the, two or three drinks, then say hey, want to go outside and talk about it? It was as easy as it got. Car play in the parking lot, then back inside for one more drink then off you went. Those were the fucking days man.

Yes that was her, we played a lot at Heartbreakers and Platinum Plus, fun gal and we hit it off. I miss the old days, I never took a gal to the parking lot, seemed I got most of it in the lap dance area and never went to a champagne room. One time I had two gals together in the back room. I think we agreed on $125 total until all 3 of us were totally satisfied. Those were the days bro.

**ThatGuy920** · 01-18-20 12:22

Originally Posted by David3131 [View Original Post]

PW is a ripoff, those gals want 30 bucks a song for some lap dances in the back with no real fun. I miss the old Platium Plus and Heartbreakers where you could easily get two dances for $30 and pay for additional fun. Club as busy, club made money, girls made real money and customers were happy. No harm done. Then the Richland County folks got involved and it went down hill. It just a tease now and you pay $30 a song. I usually look for take out and it can be had, got digits from a gal there last year and we met the next week at a No tell. $200 for all the fun that could be had. I miss the old days when for $100 in the back you could, eat some pussy, suck some tits, get a HJ, BJ or more. I miss Gwen, Ashley, Peaches, Mystery to name a few.

Was peaches the one with the state of georgia tattooed on her upper stomach / lower chest with a georgia peach in the middle of it? I used to have her number and nee that girls real name. Lost them both. She was cool back in the heartbreaker days, would take care of me in the back room all the time, even invited me after hours to mccarys accross the street or eastroom. Used to slam all kinds of dances in those parking lots. Especially if it was a slow night for them, it was like fish in a barrel. You could just easily ask how the night went, they would reply with some bull shit line of I only made blah blah blah. Then you buy the, two or three drinks, then say hey, want to go outside and talk about it? It was as easy as it got. Car play in the parking lot, then back inside for one more drink then off you went. Those were the fucking days man.

**David3131** · 01-17-20 18:05

Originally Posted by OldGoat69 [View Original Post]

Management is definitely more attentive these days. I'm afraid my post didn't help. Yesterday I was told to put it away by another girl who used to let me slip it to her. She said they're doing constant walk throughs now because couple girls got caught. The subject of our discussion was not one of them though because she was there and according to the girl I was talking with the ones they caught were banned. Take-out is definitely your best option nowadays. Sorry gentlemen.

PW is a ripoff, those gals want 30 bucks a song for some lap dances in the back with no real fun. I miss the old Platium Plus and Heartbreakers where you could easily get two dances for $30 and pay for additional fun. Club as busy, club made money, girls made real money and customers were happy. No harm done. Then the Richland County folks got involved and it went down hill. It just a tease now and you pay $30 a song. I usually look for take out and it can be had, got digits from a gal there last year and we met the next week at a No tell. $200 for all the fun that could be had. I miss the old days when for $100 in the back you could, eat some pussy, suck some tits, get a HJ, BJ or more. I miss Gwen, Ashley, Peaches, Mystery to name a few.

**Old Goat 69** · 01-17-20 10:45

Originally Posted by CoochieMac [View Original Post]

I tried and she said "word was out" and management warned her. I asked about take-out and she was open to it. I didn't have a plan for her that night but am returning next week with hotel room booked and ready for action!

Management is definitely more attentive these days. I'm afraid my post didn't help. Yesterday I was told to put it away by another girl who used to let me slip it to her. She said they're doing constant walk throughs now because couple girls got caught. The subject of our discussion was not one of them though because she was there and according to the girl I was talking with the ones they caught were banned. Take-out is definitely your best option nowadays. Sorry gentlemen.