Massage Parlor Reports

[QUOTE=Dooce]All,

I just stumbled upon this site, following a link from TER.

I've been hobbying in Boston/Metro West for a while, but always with escorts, not massage parlors.

Looks like there's a whole new set of vocab, and more importantly, new etiquitte and protocols for me to learn.

Is there a good guide for getting started?

If not, I have just a few questions...

Once I set up the appointment, how to I indicate my interest in a HE? How do I know if the masseuse is amenable?

I've read about tipping - but how exactly does that work? Do I tip beforehand? Before the message? During the massage but before the HE?

Can I ask for more than an HE? E.g., Russian, oral? How do I find what's on the menu?

Thanks in advance.

Regards![/QUOTE]Looks like none of the senior guys are going to chime in so I'll do my best.

Yes I think the rules are different than for escorts, although my only escort experience has been in China.

GENERAL THOUGHTS

1) Even though you are paying she is in charge.

2) None of the AMP providers are obliged to give you anything more than a massage, despite whatever they seem to be suggesting in ads.

3) Remember that these women come from a wide range of circumstances. Some are married with kids, some are housed by their mamasan and don't have any family life - and everything in between. Certainly none of them dreamed of being a provider when growing up in China.

4) Also remember that the AMP is not a restaurant. There is not really a "menu" in that sense, even though we like to talk about it that way.

All that being said, the providers are in it for the money and many are happy (or at least willing) to give extras for tips. So now on to some practical advise. So much depends on the individual provider it is hard to give a set of rules but I will try.

"RULES"

1) When to tip: I almost always prefer to tip at the end. Once or twice I have tipped earlier but found no real benefit. In my experience more that 50% of the time there is no discussion of actual tip amount upfront. But as with all things it really depends on the provider.

2) Negotiation: When the provider wants to negotiate the tip up front (like Susan at Fushen) then it is very easy to have a cordial dicussion about "how much for what". When the provider does not take the lead then you just have to try and pick up on her vibe. In those circumstances I never expect more that HE on the first visit.
3) How to get HE: One tip that has been offered in this forum before is to guide the provider's hand to your special place to put her at ease that you are not LE. That seems like good advise - although the one time I used it the provider turned out to be "no HE under any circumstances".

4) Roaming: just gently push the border to see what she is comfortable. Some will quite readily expose the goods once you show an interest. But don't overdo it. Some genuinely do not like to be mauled. Remember that multiple visits may be necessary before you gain access.

5) Oral and Russian: Don't know what to say. In my experience they were always intiated by the provider with no discussion of tip up front.

6) Full service: I never asked for it on the "first date". After a few visits with expanding selection of extras I have used the very straightforward approach "I really want to f*** you tonight". Of course said in a very nice and polite way. I have also had the provider initiate the suggestion as well: "I really want you to f*** me".
7) How much to tip: there has already been good advice on this forum. You should be able to find it with a bit of searching.

That's all I've got. As I read it over it does not seem that useful so take for what it is owrth. Appolagies to senior members for perhaps boring you with the obvious. And one more thing: this advise is only for the Mass AMPs - I think very little of it applies to the Rhode Island places where there is indeed a menu (although I have never visited myself).

Oh - and one more bit of advise: the senior members will be more inclined to give you advice one you start posing some of you experiences here.

Went back to this place Barefoot and great foot massage. Got another older girl Mya? But no extras on the menu. Yet?

[QUOTE=Mini Man]I had such a nice time when i saw Alice last that i tried to rekindle the flame. I guess i expect consistency (i should know better).

Last time it was wonderful i dropped in on a Friday and she was nice and relaxed. while i was undressing she was very attentive and finally laid down on the table and let me dine at the "Y" for a long time before the massage. I left with the feeling that if i could afford it i would be there every day.

This time she was all business. The massage was better but the overall experience was just ok. She got interrupted with calls, she left for 15 minutes to attend to some guy that walked in and wanted a shower. I almost got dressed and left, but decided to stay. After the massage she teased for a short time and then the usual HE. I left with the feeling that maybe i wont be so anxious to return quickly. Maybe i expect too much.[/QUOTE]I guess last time she went out of line for you, you did not compensate her accordingly. That's why the extra disappear this time. Sorry about that. It happened to me, too, but not in AMP.

Sounds like Allie to me. She's been around for awhile. Doesn't overpost on the Board. Nice natural breasts? Numerous small tattoos?

Not really sure about your math, but I assume $.14 is really $1.4 which of course equals $140, which also sounds like Allie. I think there may be a post here about her, or perhaps its a thread on CLreviews.

Thanks for the review.

[QUOTE=Natebost]I saw a CL ad the other day, one that I had seen pretty often. It was a nice looking body with no face and decided to give it a try.

It is on Colombus Ave, private apt all the way on the top floor. Was greeted by a late 30'sish red head with a laid back vibe. She seemed like she was right off the California beach. She has a lot of tattoos and one of my all time pet peeves....animals running around the apt. I think there was a dog and 2 cats or something like that.

Overall the massage was really nice, rates about a 7 or 8. Her body was really nice...she got fully undressed and a beautiful pussy. I couldnt resist after seeing it, she let me go down and play. I was suprised, because it isn't the usual move for me but it was great and she really loved it.

I guess it was actually a nice time minus her quirky attitude and all those animals. You get her life story and all the baggage with your hr session but it was actually pretty good overall. Her bod is really nice if you like biggish boobs and nice clean pussy with a lot of tats.

Worth a shot from what I have found out here.

It was .14 plus .4 tip[/QUOTE]

Not sure how I came accross this, what # number or add is that 1381 com AVE?

[url]http://www.wickedlocal.com/allston/homepage/x837456960/Allston-Brighton-crime-Police-shut-down-house-of-the-setting-sun[/url]

[quote]Allston-Brighton crime: Police shut down house of the setting sun

Allston, Mass.

Detectives from District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) arrested XXXXXXX, 55, and XXXXXXX, 56, both of Allston after executing a search warrant at the rear basement apartment at XXXXXXX Commonwealth Ave on Tuesday night. XXXXXXX was charged with allowing premise to be used for immoral purposes, sex for a fee and operating an unlicensed massage. Both XXXXXXX and XXXXXXX were also charged with allowing a premise to be used for immoral purposes.

The arrests were part of an ongoing investigation of illegal massage parlors and prostitution in the Allston-Brighton area.

The investigation involved undercover police officers, who contacted the suspects based on ads placed in a local paper. They set up appointments where the suspects allegedly agreed to provide sexual services in exchange for as fee as part of their illegal massage parlor business.

The suspects were contacted on different occasions, provided their address to the undercover officers and bargained for their services with the officers on their arrival at the suspects’ home.[/quote]

Seems like a pretty good set of guidelines to me.

My only addition is that I personally will not get into
any "what services for how much" discussion with anyone
I am making a first visit to. There is someone in particular
at a Rte 1 Spa that does this and it is just not a good thing.

[QUOTE=Joe Bujian]
Oh - and one more bit of advise: the senior members will be more inclined to give you advice one you start posing some of you experiences here.[/QUOTE]


Joe
Pretty complete set of guidelines.

Perhaps the most important line is the one that I left from your post(above).

Thanks for taking the time.

PWH

Yup, Allie does like to chat, but I don't mind a bit of conversation. God knows how tough that is with an AMP. I've seen Allie before and she seems like a genuinely nice person and is easy going. One could do worse for the $$ involved.

[QUOTE=Longjblues]Sounds like Allie to me. She's been around for awhile. Doesn't overpost on the Board. Nice natural breasts? Numerous small tattoos?

Not really sure about your math, but I assume $.14 is really $1.4 which of course equals $140, which also sounds like Allie. I think there may be a post here about her, or perhaps its a thread on CLreviews.

Thanks for the review.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Dan Wesson]Seems like a pretty good set of guidelines to me.

My only addition is that I personally will not get into
any "what services for how much" discussion with anyone
I am making a first visit to. There is someone in particular
at a Rte 1 Spa that does this and it is just not a good thing.[/QUOTE]

What pissed me off a one spa in RI was the negotiation after the massage then get up and pay the cash before the act. Totally kills the moment.

So I decided to take a trip to Spa B to complete my 2/$120 the other day. I thought I would just show up and see what I get. I called and talked to Amber at the front desk. She had rattled off a few names of girls that I didn't recognize so I said that it was her choice. Stupid me! I showed up about 20 minutes early so that I could take a stem before the massage. I was told that Stephanie was ready and would show me to my room. I asked if it was ok that I took a steam first and she hesitantly agreed. Stephanie is probably 5-4 and medium sized with decent looking boobs. I was cautiously optimistic and followed her into the room. She was very good and gave a decent massage, spent too much time on my hands and feet and not enough on my back but that is besides the point. The massage was dragging on after she refused to let me remove the 3 layers that were covering me. I finally asked about any extras and she responded that she isn't a prostitute and that I should go to Providence next time. We finished the massage, she was actually nice to talk with but left me completely unfulfilled.

I guess I am fairly new to this place but should have know better. FYI. Skip Stephanie for everyone out here.

I have seen Chrissy before and had a blast but wanted to give someone else a shot! Oh well. Next time.

Do your research pal. You should have read my post titled "Stephanie". The review sounds exactly like mine, particularly the 3 layers of draping.

BTW... I would love to get a massage from Amber!

[QUOTE=Dan Wesson]Do your research pal. You should have read my post titled "Stephanie". The review sounds exactly like mine, particularly the 3 layers of draping.

BTW... I would love to get a massage from Amber![/QUOTE]I agree on Amber!

There must be a new Stephanie in town, this is her first week at the Spa, she is a recent transplant from Massage Envy in Dedham. But none the less a massage and only a massage.

Just trying to help out Dan.

Well, I have done a lot of reading ang have seen many good things about WW and in particular, Jessica.

I called ahead and specifically booked a time when Jessica was available. Upon arrival, I am greeted at the doorbell with a big hug and I said, you must be Jessica to which the reply was No I am Susan, Jessica is in NY. I say No thanks and go to leave but she says, I will do real good. What the hey, I am there and most reports say both are good.
Massage was an 8-9 and that was the best of the whole visit. Oil removal was done with a "cool" towel from a lukewarm water solution. There were three doorbell and 3 phone interruptions all with the return and "so sorry."
Light fingertip to the reach under which was maybe 2-3 mins and was just ok and told to flip. Immediately to the HE, which was not inspiring in the least, with fake moans, an oh baby's. Lifted the top and had full access.

Oh yeah, and I heard the "other" woman in the other room. Gee, I wonder who that could have been?. Jessica maybe?

On the 4th doorbell ring she hollered to the other lady in Chinese which I can only imagine was I have my hands full right now. I hear a monger and the other woman walk up. She must have put him somewhere and then went to finish her guy.

The clock was now at 50 mins and we were done. I imagine she wanted to get the next client in her room.

I reluctantly tipped her 40 and left and I will NOT go back again.

Sorry to all the fans of WW, but this was not worth the time or money for me.

[QUOTE=HappyDave]What pissed me off a one spa in RI was the negotiation after the massage then get up and pay the cash before the act. Totally kills the moment.[/QUOTE]

This is similar to the Provider answering the phone and interupting the massage to answering the door ringing.

steve

[QUOTE=HappyDave]What pissed me off a one spa in RI was the negotiation after the massage then get up and pay the cash before the act. Totally kills the moment.[/QUOTE]

How about the independents that give you directions to a place and you have to call from there for further directions to another place. you end up drivign all over Boston. I did this about five years ago and in reminded me of a movie with Clint Eastwood where he had a Ransom to be paid and the Crook wanted to make sure he was alone etc.

Steve

TY for the advice Bigboy.

You might be right, maybe i will tip her more next time. So what experiences do you have? Advice is easy to dispense, experience is appreciated. Who have you seen lately? What did she do for you? How much tip did you leave?

I am sure this forum would love to hear from you.

Hello NB,

Stephanie is new there (spa b) and the poor gal is in shock when someone asks her for a HE. She was not aware of what goes on there when she started and will come around, get used to saying no or quit. You will have a better experience with Reo (Brazilian). Full enthusiastic menu.

WB

[QUOTE=Natebost]So I decided to take a trip to Spa B to complete my 2/$120 the other day. I thought I would just show up and see what I get. I called and talked to Amber at the front desk. She had rattled off a few names of girls that I didn't recognize so I said that it was her choice. Stupid me! I showed up about 20 minutes early so that I could take a stem before the massage. I was told that Stephanie was ready and would show me to my room. I asked if it was ok that I took a steam first and she hesitantly agreed. Stephanie is probably 5-4 and medium sized with decent looking boobs. I was cautiously optimistic and followed her into the room. She was very good and gave a decent massage, spent too much time on my hands and feet and not enough on my back but that is besides the point. The massage was dragging on after she refused to let me remove the 3 layers that were covering me. I finally asked about any extras and she responded that she isn't a prostitute and that I should go to Providence next time. We finished the massage, she was actually nice to talk with but left me completely unfulfilled.

I guess I am fairly new to this place but should have know better. FYI. Skip Stephanie for everyone out here.

I have seen Chrissy before and had a blast but wanted to give someone else a shot! Oh well. Next time.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Steven1234]This is similar to the Provider answering the phone and interupting the massage to answering the door ringing.

steve[/QUOTE]


It is actually worse since I had to stop, negotiate, get up walk over to my wallet take out the money and hand it to her then we started again.

[QUOTE=Steven1234]How about the independents that give you directions to a place and you have to call from there for further directions to another place. you end up drivign all over Boston. I did this about five years ago and in reminded me of a movie with Clint Eastwood where he had a Ransom to be paid and the Crook wanted to make sure he was alone etc.

Steve[/QUOTE]That would be Dirty Harry.

[QUOTE=Steven1234]This is similar to the Provider answering the phone and interupting the massage to answering the door ringing.

steve[/QUOTE]This is more about a providence Aamp gal Alice.

I Posted about Alice this past summer. She seemed so promising because she was very pretty and had a decent place.

Down side of a solo-ist is she answers her owns calls for appointments which means lots of interruptions. Then You feel rushed if someone next is being "lined" up. She put this curtain in her apartment living room to create " instant monger waiting room". Talk about running a "well oiled machine". I'm not talking about the HE I got. But the experience overall was a total mood killer interuptus extreme on both visits with a disappointing second visit that was a repeat experience of the first.

Coast:
It's too bad you got switched to Susan and had a less than adequate session. I guess it proves that even supposedly tried-and-true places can have less than stellar service.

I will give another example:

Went to Jasmine last night about 8:45pm. "Lee" let me in and was to be my provider. As we walked to the room Amy/Linda saw me and said "long time no see" and must've told Lee in chinese I was one of the regulars. Lee started massage with light touch and grabbing for the nether regions and layed across me saying "you like" - she was very enthusiastic, but looks and age reminded me of a school librarian.
About 5 minutes in, the doorbell rang, and without any hesitation to see if Amy/Linda would get it, she left the room. Then I hear the conversation start with a guy who seemed to be speaking partially in chinese too. Soon after, Amy/Linda joined in. I'm laying there naked for like 5 minutes wondering what's going on. After that, Amy came in and said sorry, but she was going to be my provider because Lee has to do something with the guy, who may have actually been their boss/owner. Amy/Linda may have even said something about Lee marrying this guy. Huh!?!?! Man, i need to learn some chinese...

I got no problem with the relief pitcher, cuz A/L is cuter than Lee and I know she gives a good massage and HE.
Yeah, well not this time. The whole thing was pretty rushed and jerky (no pun intended) - strong massage was medium and she seemed hurried to just cover every square inch once and then move on. Last night I was there as much for a relaxing massage as for any extras, but never really got into the "chill zone".

Weird thing: Lee comes in again later, showing me and Amy this little vase with a tiny flower in it. Couldn't figure out if she just bought it, got it from the guy, or was giving it to Amy/Linda - but I wasn't paying attention because she was sitting there talking Chinese for a couple minutes with the door wide open and me undraped. I had no idea if the other guy was still around or what, but I didn't like it.

Lots of oil used, then quick clean-up and soft-touch/tease. Turned over, and she's off to the races. Within seconds, she's moaning "i like you baby, you come for me" - ummm, yeah. we're gonna need to build to that.

Despite the top-down access, I was hardly turned on, not to mention that between her "strong" massage and now her frantic scurry to the finish line, she actually sweats a lot. She started to put one of her tits in my mouth, but just as the first contact was made, I quickly pulled back due to the locker-room aroma. YUCK.
It was never DIY, but I basically had to fool my mind into thinking I was somewhere else, with someone else, if you know what I mean, in order to pop. Her piston-action was simply a means to an end.

Mind you, she's very nice and means well, but this was just not a great performance at all. And she's visibly winded afterward, which makes a monger feel a little badly, but at the same time, I know she could have achieved the same finish with less effort if the build-up was right.
Anyone have any thoughts are similar experiences being the last client of the day? Is that why I got such sub-par service?

Interesting note: she tried to find out a lot about my work, etc and if I will come there often. She mentioned she is looking to open another joint, possibly a legit massage place like the one in the Natick Mall. Of course, the language barrier was in full effect, so I may have misunderstood a lot, but she did ask me to come back about 65 times, and she also wanted to know if I knew a good 2nd floor business location. Yeah, right.

I tipped my usual but probably should have knocked it down to .3
On the way out, she asked me to come back again about 6 more times. I was out of there in about 55 minutes, so counting the interruptions I probably got 45 min of service.

I think all of my previous reports on Jasmine have been pretty positive, but this one makes me hesitate to go back there again, at least until they have a new girl to try. I also think that their business is very slow, which makes the low-quality service all that much more surprising.
I'm sure that I could have a bad experience anywhere, but next time I gotta choose, I'll likely go with jessica or with another provider that I know (fingers crossed) will take care of me.

Maybe we as a group need to start lowering the tip scale and only give .4 for a really superb experience. If I gave .2 or .3 last night, would it have sent a message of any kind? Looking back, I wish I had lowered my tip, but I had just 2 jacksons in my pocket and figured that asking for change was out of the question. Note to self (and everyone): make sure you bring an assortment of bills so you can adjust the gratuity later based on experience.

Good luck out there,

JP

[QUOTE=Coast Hog]Well, I have done a lot of reading ang have seen many good things about WW and in particular, Jessica.

The clock was now at 50 mins and we were done. I imagine she wanted to get the next client in her room.

I reluctantly tipped her 40 and left and I will NOT go back again.

Sorry to all the fans of WW, but this was not worth the time or money for me.[/QUOTE]

When I moved here to Cambridge I was told that Allston was the place to go for the best AMP service, but I am having trouble finding any. I called the 6663 number that was mention earlier and all I get is the answering message. I've looked in the Boston Phoenix, and other places. Can someone PM me and share. I you decide to travel to SF I can give you some places that are FS. I have a car here, but I think I'm going to have to pick up one soon as RI seems to be the happening place.

[QUOTE=Joe Fish]That would be Dirty Harry.[/QUOTE]


It was just like that movie. The massage woman would say" Ok Clint eastwood (Calihan), you have exactly 3 minutes to get to the payphone at xxx Beacon street....if you fail the massage will be cancelled. Then i called her from that phone and went to xxx Commonwealth Ave. This happeded about 10 years ago when there were pay phones by the way and I was young and stupid and excited about the chase.

No more Amigo.

Steve

[QUOTE=Steven1234]It was just like that movie. The massage woman would say" Ok Clint eastwood (Calihan), you have exactly 3 minutes to get to the payphone at xxx Beacon street....if you fail the massage will be cancelled. Then i called her from that phone and went to xxx Commonwealth Ave. This happeded about 10 years ago when there were pay phones by the way and I was young and stupid and excited about the chase.

No more Amigo.

Steve[/QUOTE]
sorry I just cannot deal with the phone type stuff, so many providers are out in the open plus you got RI Soooo close why bother.

I've been to Jolines places many times with great results everytime. My question is, why are all the thai places .80 an hour? There's a new place in Brighton which also advertises for .80.

Thoughts?

[QUOTE=Natebost]I agree on Amber!

There must be a new Stephanie in town, this is her first week at the Spa, she is a recent transplant from Massage Envy in Dedham. But none the less a massage and only a massage.

Just trying to help out Dan.[/QUOTE]

Just wondering why those at Envy would make the switch to Spa B. I work close by and see a lot of the girls from Envy. They are mostly young good looking and look it. I have been there several times (39 bucks and a tip-can't beat it) but all are legit and 'non-pros' so to speak. I know that business is good there so I wonder why they would go from there to Spa B if they were just going to massage with no extras? My guessing would be that the tips are about the same for a non-extra massage. Just a sat am musing. SO

The girls must make a percentage of the fee so a percentage of 60-80 is better than 39.

BTW, I would bet this is the same Stephanie, since my review was from 2/09.
She probably got sick of guys grabbing her legs and giving her views of their fruit basket and left for what she thought were greener pastures.

[QUOTE=Footjoy]When I moved here to Cambridge I was told that Allston was the place to go for the best AMP service, but I am having trouble finding any. I called the 6663 number that was mention earlier and all I get is the answering message. I've looked in the Boston Phoenix, and other places. Can someone PM me and share. I you decide to travel to SF I can give you some places that are FS. I have a car here, but I think I'm going to have to pick up one soon as RI seems to be the happening place.[/QUOTE]

Your about 10 years too late. back then yes allston was the place to go. There were many places in the area both of the AAMP arena, many indies like the Estonians and the more stable business places in allston and Brookline. Then an over zealous asian cop decided he was going to betray his own kind (allston/Brighton and not CT) and rid the area of the places. being asian the palces were an easy target since they wouldn't question on of their own. Looks like he is still at it. Nothing worse than a scum who picks on his own kind. Then again CT is loaded with places that are left untouched. So that is where I would head! OH BTW about the same time Cambridge was also one of the places to go...so you struck out twice. Take a trip to RI...you'll love it! SO

[QUOTE=Asian E]I've been to Jolines places many times with great results everytime. My question is, why are all the thai places .80 an hour? There's a new place in Brighton which also advertises for .80.

Thoughts?[/QUOTE]Jolene has always been above avg cost it seems and wow.8 that is steep especially these days despite what was said on the TV the other night about the recession being over. Right!

It must be simply old fashion supply and demand. If they can charge.8 folks show up and pay then that is your choice.

They should take the markup and invest in some showers.Unless they have to pay off their connections back home that helped them get visas or something?

Thai massages in themselves can be excellent therapeutically but just too much oil for my taste. I prefer to take the.2 put it towards my tip expenses and go elsewhere. At least a few years ago Jolene let me use her shower upstairs at her old place. Whether it is Thai, Aamp or AMP this has always been a common theme of mongering economics on cost/value.

Hope she doesn't get greedy on you thai fans out there and raises the price even more or you get it on the "other end too" with out the value.

[QUOTE=Asian E]I've been to Jolines places many times with great results everytime. My question is, why are all the thai places .80 an hour? There's a new place in Brighton which also advertises for .80.

Thoughts?[/QUOTE]

Don't know why but Joline has always charged 80 for any of her places from as far back as I can remember. And even when she was an 'indie' back in West Rox and Dorchester she charged 80. Guess that is her magical number. It is interesting though that the 'new' Thai places also charge 80. Gee-are they connected????

[QUOTE=Stressed Out]Don't know why but Joline has always charged 80 for any of her places from as far back as I can remember. And even when she was an 'indie' back in West Rox and Dorchester she charged 80. Guess that is her magical number. It is interesting though that the 'new' Thai places also charge 80. Gee-are they connected????[/QUOTE]


So many places including angle at .6 and Tina at .7 whats the extra value for the .8. Times are tough I can only afford once or at most twice a month. Go to angle and its like visit three times and the fourth is free. Plus tip of course.

I could be wrong ( I usually am). The girl in the picture for the Brighton Thai place looks like a girl I used to see in pictures for Galen St. Maybe it's a new place for Joline. Maybe I have to TOFTT.

I also think (again I could be wrong), because Thai massage is supposed to be a "specialized" massage, places think they can get away with charging more. Or it could be to help pay for their surgeries. But that's another topic that like my pole has been beaten to death.

review on clreviews of Spa Tao. Looks like a YMMV place.

[QUOTE=Stressed Out]Don't know why but Joline has always charged 80 for any of her places from as far back as I can remember. And even when she was an 'indie' back in West Rox and Dorchester she charged 80. Guess that is her magical number. It is interesting though that the 'new' Thai places also charge 80. Gee-are they connected????[/QUOTE]

In the few places I have been, Joline always provides a newly renovated location with clean modern bathrooms,full walls ( not the ones that go up 3/4 of the way). I think she has 5 locations.

The providers are trained in Thai and I hear they are expanding to other styles. Now training cost money and time. Lets see. 5 locations x 4 providers, thats a staff of 20. ( how else did they learn how to do thai massages, and yes they are not all from Thailand) Running multiple locations add additional expenses. Higher prices allow for all of the extra things we all like, clean towels. privacy, full 60 minute services. A provider who can focus on your time and not answer phones or the door. New faces every once in a while to keep things interesting.

Higher prices allows better cuts for every-one. Happy providers hopefully transaltes to happier clents. Pricing is also is a way to target a certain clientel.

Now lets compare this to say Angels or Tina in Quincy. (my other regulars). Location, older building, no private bathrooms. Their lease must be much cheaper per sq. foot. How many times does Angel or Tina answer their phones while you are just about to get in the zone. When was the last time you saw a new face in either location. I know Angel keeps a nice clean place and I have depended on their predictable level of service.

I do not like paying higher prices. Who does? But I hate it when the one time I allow my self the luxury of a massage, I end up getting an inferior/ stressed out experience. I look for a relaxing and pleasant massage where I feel like I am being pamperred and a nice HE to finish things off. When I think of how many boched experiences I have had and the money I have wasted, the extra .20 does not seem all that much.

Just my .02.

[QUOTE=Momo Epez]In the few places I have been, Joline always provides a newly renovated location with clean modern bathrooms,full walls ( not the ones that go up 3/4 of the way). I think she has 5 locations.

Just my .02.[/QUOTE]


Momo

Have you been to the Watertown location???
It is a complete shithole, I could not drive home fast enough to get in the shower.

When there above the bike shop twice, pretty good massage but it is a shithole. no walls curtains only. Yes the girl that works in Brighton now is the same one that worked in Watertown. I had her massage me the second time around there. It was only ok, bended me like a pretzel. Heard in the Asian culture that the number 8 is good luck so that is probably why she charges .8. Just a thought. Joline's places have change and watch out who you get, you never know if it is a real girl. Have discussed this on this board before and don't want to again. The place in CT is nice.

Leggeddog,

As an update, late last year the curtains/drapes setup was done away with in Watertown, they shut down for awhile, and actually built, all new, private rooms with walls and new rugs in Watertown. They even built new stairs to the right of the bike shop. I got to be there during part of the renovations. It really was a mess before that. A couple girls (like Tori, who started there, went to Quincy, then to Braintree, now gone; and the older Sylvia, now gone) had me hooked on going there often when it was a mess because I got some really good service.

Have been to CT South St. several times, but do not like the parking hassle. Jolin's non-girl thing really got to bother me for multiple reasons, so, I now have boycotted all her locations because I hated playing the (s)he/he guessing game. Natalie, who, I was convinced was a girl, but, due to feedback from others on the forum, I am not even sure about anymore.

I may move my boycott blockade long enough to try out the newest girl in their South St. ads. At least, I hope she is really a girl.

[QUOTE=Leggeddog]When there above the bike shop twice, pretty good massage but it is a shithole. no walls curtains only. The place in CT is nice.[/QUOTE]

Any verification on Natalie? A he or she? I saw her in Watertown last year and would bet she was a 100 % female. Any current info? She now is in Chinatown, CL ad below

[quote]DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE @ THAI BODYWORK WITH NATALIE (CHINATOWN, MA)

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Date: 2009-09-12, 11:02AM EDT
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It's "BANGKOK MEETS BOSTON" at this AMBIENT, COMFORTABLE FACILITY, and our EXCEPTIONAL ASIAN STAFF will certainly show you why!. The specialty-of-the-house" is FULL-BODY, THAI BODYWORK, which features deep-tissue manipulation and yoga-style stretching techniques. Other, more traditional modalities are offered here as well (i.e., Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, et cetera).

We're CONVENIENTLY LOCATED just off Route 93 (take South Station exit).

Open EVERYDAY, 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM. Walk-ins WELCOME!

For further information, PLEASE GIVE NATALIE A CALL at either 617-451-3400 or 617-365-5321 for further info.

Location: CHINATOWN, MA[/quote]

Went to Spa 7082 in CT across from The Mall (the CT Mall, that is) which has been advertizing as new. Already knew they just relocated and used to operate out of Knapp St.; nice not to have the hair salon distraction. Modest size place, spa unit space all brand new, done in crisp purple and white, and is an exceptionally clean place especially for CT (from entrance through the rooms). Not like many CT places which offer combinations of: no privacy, old mattresses, dingy, dirty, hit-or-miss provider looks, wok on stove, piled up laundry, or see-through curtains. Massage rooms are modest size, about 9x11, spiffy, comfortable temp, outfitted with neat Pottery Barn looking setup amenities and supplies, thin only shoulder-to-shoulder width tables, and piped-in music. Double barrier at massage room. I drew Mae, p/t, 40's, very clean, thin, a/b chest, very pleasant, good English, and got a good md/hard hand and elbow massage. She was diligent with concentrating on giving a very good and thorough massage and doing the entire hour. She kept validating that the massage was good. Mae was excellent with all services provided, and went above and beyond. Mae may have been a hairdresser at the old location. As Mini Man reported in this forum about a month ago, the younger-than-Mae Alice (I know her as Ali) also relocated to this new location. I did not hear anything about Amy or Lee Lee being there though.

The other place advertising lately as new, 9161 a few blocks away, seems to actually be an old operation which continues to provide poor service based on reviews on boards, so it is not a place I plan to visit.

I called and talked with the owner of CT South St and Watertown bodyworks places for awhile, but, just could not bring myself to go. Have encountered a couple marginal places lately, so am gun shy. Glad that I went to 7082 instead.

Damage $.7 house, $.5 v/g services
Mae overall looks, for her age, 6/7
Attitude and Attentiveness 9
Massage, Services 8/9
The Place (clean, neat, access, setup) 9

[QUOTE=Coast Hog]Sorry to all the fans of WW, but this was not worth the time or money for me.[/QUOTE]I had a little bit of extra time passing through Waltham so I decided to drop into WW for my second visit (despite Coast Hog's recent experience). Parked in front, called up and they took me right away. Jessica was not there so I saw Li Li. Very pleasant woman, probably same age as Jessica, appearance average. I got a 1/2 hour massage. Asked for medium but she actually gave me medium-hard. I could really feel the kinks being worked out. Started face-down tease after about 10 minutes, in same style as Jessica. This went on for what seemed like forever. I finally could not wait so I turned on my side to give full access and then she rolled me on my back for a very nice finish. Gave me access to the top. Smallish breasts but very responsive nipples. No rushing with the HE, she did a good job of picking up my cues and appeared to be very into it (without any fake moaning etc which I think we all hate). After the cleanup did some more work on my legs. I couldn't believe I was only there 1/2 hour. She really made it seem like a nice long unrushed session. In summary. A very pleasing experience and I would be happy to repeat when I have the chance.