[QUOTE=ThomasSmith;2317802]Went to Tulip on Beacon. Street parking (with meters) available all around.
Called at 7:45 to see if there would be availability for a 8 p massage. Told to come down. When arriving, they put me in a massage room, made me pay the fee and then made me wait for 30 minutes. Very odd. They retrieved me and then bought me to a room where the masseuse watched me prepare for the message. She was youngish looking but probably in her 40's.
Short changed on the massage (paid for 60, got 30 since they closed at 9 p) and finished happily. Tipped. 4 and she then asked for. 2 more.
Won't come back again.[/QUOTE]If they are making you wait, you are under no obligation to pay first. Just say you will come back in a half hour (or whatever time they tell you that they will be free), and go for a walk or sit in your car, and then return if you want. Once in room with lady who will be your masseuse, then pay. Ask her first her name and if she will be doing your massage now, then pay. That was bad business practice by them and you fell for it. It enabled them to trap you in the situation as they held your cash and probably sized you up for a non squealer / resister. You showed weakness of character. Then they asked for a larger tip, as they already had you pegged as an easy mark as you had already fell for the pay up front and wait ploy. You were putty. Don't be putty. You're in charge with your money! Act that way on your next visit to spa. You can be firm and nice simultaneously. They tried this at my wife's spa in Lexington and the guy had to cause a scene and raise his voice and practically go behind the desk and looking through drawers to get his money back and I admonished them after it, and told them to only collect money when they will be actively starting the massage and not just shoving a guy in a break room for a long wait. Should you want to wait in a room, don't pay, therefore you can leave if you want if they are lying to you about availability, and you needn't cause that scene or have to build up the courage to do so.