Something I've noticed with recent posts.
Looks like when we get bamboozled / robbed / jacked of our hard-earned money, general trend is because we don't negotiate out on the floor. Floor meaning, the general viewing area facing the stage.
Once you're in the back you have lost ALL LEVERAGE. You're already in 'Sunk-Cost Fallacy' meaning you've already paid for the VIP and now at the mercy of the dancer and what she wants to charge. The little head speaks for the big head. Sure you've enjoyed yourself, but on that long drive back home you're just counting all the money that could've been saved towards your mortgage / rent / car payment / junior's new baseball glove.
I can't emphasize this enough, boys.
DO YOUR NEGOTIATING ON THE FLOOR! Particularly with girls you have no rapport with / girls you've never danced with prior. Know exactly what you're receiving as the customer, what the dancer is doing as a provider, and the exact amount of money / cash / green / paper / duckets / lettuce / bread / skrill / moolah involved between both parties. Do this before even standing up to go pay for the VIP. Trust me, it hurts a lot more thinking about the money you lost than it is when you see her walk away dissatisfied with the price you want.
I'm at a point where I have a rotation of enjoyable dancers where we both know what's up and don't need to negotiate. If I'm bored or a newbie catches my eye, I'll revert to the above tip. If you got the looks and / or skills to negotiate in the VIP, roll the dice.
I'm of the opinion any dancer could charge whatever she wants (Freedom of Choice). I'm also of the opinion that any customer can say yes / no / negotiate (Freedom of Choice.).