Bait and switch could have been worse.
[QUOTE=TheTrueGamble;6879240]I was free today and wanted to try Seme. I texted my favorite one there (I have a messaging app that is popular with Chinese). I asked if I could come within 15 minutes, and YuYu said yes she's not busy. As soon as I get there I was greeted by Mary and I said I have an appointment with YuYu. She said YuYu is busy, and I said "That's okay, I'll come back later. " But then Mary called for YuYu and Yuyu came out. I then paid for the HHR and went to the room. Yuyu then says "I'm sorry but I am busy, Mary massage you. " Then YuYu left and Mary came back in.
Now I can't deny it, the service by Mary wasn't bad, but I went in with the intention of seeing YuYu today and felt deceived. If YuYu is busy, FINE, but don't act like Yuyu is available until after you collect the money and then switch therapists. I don't know if I will be coming back or not, but I was pretty disappointed. Nonetheless, I enjoyed my massage and tipped appropriately.[/QUOTE]Yeah, it's the idea that you had one in mind and had to go with the other. I get it. Well at least you did well with Mary. I've seen them both, and to me Mary is more stable and consistent and does play the long game. Service has improved in small increments over the past months. I'm happy to say that I really don't need to go anywhere else these days. I believe the new customer retention program has yielded benefits. That latest downturn that was caused by false reporting, nothing else just made them realize how important really good customers are. I have never, never had a bad session there.
Also, in my experience, Seme is one of the cleanest, most organized, quiet and private places I've been to. I never hear anything when there is another monger there. They usually have the empty room between their two rooms.
I know this sounds like a commercial but in the last month or so I've been to a lot of places and nothing matches. I don't like to give negative reports on places I've had bad service at anymore. Let them ruin it for themselves. Lurkers will figure it out for themselves also. The past few months I've been to Main Street, 906, Shanghai and a few places in Illinois. Different types of service and some not executed as well as others.
But one factor, inflation. I've been offered some crazy prices with not so appealing therapists. That's why I like the Rewards programs, loyalty always seems to pay off for me. It's fun to try new places, but there's a risk of disappointment.
New Age competing with Massage Envy?
[QUOTE=Ynormanb;6893118]Any info on this place?
Assume this is a legit massage since I don't recall seeing any reports but sounded like an AMP when I called about pricing.
2nd question.
There are times I would like a massage without draping but don't feel the need for any extras. Mighty Wash met that need but their prices are rising. Any other recommendations?[/QUOTE]Legit massage with older Chinese MTs. I went there once post-Covid. They were wearing those clear face Shields with masks and safety glasses. It was completely over the top but people were so paranoid back then. We now know that most of that stuff either was unnecessary or didn't help anyways, but I'm sure it made them feel better.
I think I still tipped 10 or $20 and honestly didn't want any type of HE, even if it was going to be offered which it wasn't. Legit.
And yes you are right. Mighty Wash jumped up in pricing. Strangely, right about that time Sophia figured out where the good tips come from. Couldn't believe it!