That's a standard upsell in dollar places
[QUOTE=Needtorelax; 1207344]Went today to the new place off of 7 in Sterling, Dollar. Seems like its being Pseudo legit. Very similar to the feeling I got from Sun Spa, the other Sterling place. Was. 6 for the hour, so figured I'd give it a shot for the discount. Able was lady, wasn't too bad on the eyes, perhaps a bit older. I will give her this, EXCELLENT massage. One of the best I had got. Varied techniques, good pressure, excellent.
Unfortunately, that's the only good thing I can say for it. Right off the bat said shower was at the end, not the start, and that made me think things were a bit weird. She tried to keep parts covered the entire time. The flip was almost at the hour point, and she asks me if I want another 30 minutes and she'd do for. 3. I'm figuring she went long on the massage. 30 for a bit more time on the front and then a nice lengthy finish would be worth it. Thought. 9 for hour and a half was pretty good.
Well, front massage was good but again, completely keeping down below covered even as she goes up and down the legs. Then, without any finish, tells me time for shower and asks me if I want to do it alone or her wash. I say her and she says another. 1 for TS. I figure that's not too much, and maybe. Little hope here but doubted it. Finish would come in the shower. Thought that'd be an interesting change. No such luck, kept me covered again the entire time during the shower.
Kept thanking me and asking me how I was the whole time, and I did tell her the massage was excellent and got MOST of the stress out. Not taking the hint though. Hand over the rest and she mentions tip, I give. 2 for the good massage (Would've given less but wasn't going to ask for change) and get out of there.
Great massage, and I'd go back for just the hour at only. 6 with a small tip for just that. But not worth it if you're wanting standard nova. [/QUOTE]Places like that deliberately don't finish a full massage within the time you asked for, and keep asking if you want more time, for more $ of course. They somehow always end up having done only one side, or they've only done one leg when the buzzer rings, but do you want more time?
She honed that time technique in the curtained places in NY that use egg timers, and became a pro at not finishing on time, leaving customers hanging, to squeeze a little more time and money.
A real professional would do everything in the proper time, or finish the advertised service (full-body, not just the back) without asking the customer for more money to do her job.
She upsold you for 40, and you threw in another 20 to reward her for intentionally stretching out and even charging extra for a TS that was advertised as part of the deal (Grade opening promotion $60 / hour with massage, reflexology, facial, body scrubs).
120 for a 90 minute massage. She knew you brought extra money in for something else, and separated it all from you in small increments, smiling, bowing and thanking you the whole time, right out the door with full balls and an empty wallet.
Think that's the first time she's run that operation on a customer?
NOVA is getting out of hand
I've noticed the greed has risen inversely proportional to the options in DC. Coincidence? I think not. But quite annoying. I am thinking its time to start exploring other options.
NOVA is getting out of hand
I think a boycott is in order. No FS, no visits.
Gallows Road and a modern place
Went back to the modern place off Gallows last week, parking was AMPle, and discreetly located behind 7-11. MMS was happy to see me again, and said Lisa was on vacation, but a new K-girl was available, Ai-go (as in iPad or iPod) is her name. Very nice provider in her mid 30's, good looking, small frame, no more than 110 lbs, and about 5' 3". Good attitude and a good conversationalist, came from NY and been in US about 10 years, so her English better than most K-gal I've seen. MMS took the. 80 house fee for hour massage, ensured I would have a good massage and service. Ai-go greeting me warmly, and took me to shower down the hall. TS was nice, warm, and I felt super clean and refreshed afterwards. Went back to table in 1st massage room. It was clean and cozy. Massage was nice, it was more on the medium side, but very relaxing. The flip was very good, you can tell she's been doing this for a while. Standard NOVA finish, not much else on the menu, Ai-go was very happy with the. 40 I handed for the nice service, and I left very relaxed and happy. I will be back again. Some day.
Be safe and stay cool! AC