As experience will provide...
[QUOTE=Kapalua]Relaxation businesses can change names/ownership for various reasons, so I wouldn't automatically presume that such changes mean that a business was, or currently is, "undesirable to mongers." However, of course that could potentially be a reason (or at least be a contributing factor).
Maybe there are other forum members with inside information on the changes in this specific situation, who could better inform us of the reasons.
One other point to consider: even at a place with a generally unfavorable reputation, a hobbyist might still find a good provider. So rather than completely writing off any particular place, it may be advisable to read the reviews of individual providers even if they happen to be located there.[/QUOTE]There have been, and always will be alot of changes in the AMP BIZ. Troubles with money, LE, protection (1st hand experience), crappy ladies working which comes to crappy service, or as everyone has noticed about the economy.
Like any business, it goes hand in hand (no pun intended). If economy good, alot of work for the mongerers mean more $$$ in their pocket.
Remember the commercial that use to air on local TV; man buys plate lunch at van, owner of lunch van buys supplies, man who provides supplies pays his employees, employee buys gifts? Of uses services for items of neccessity or sustainable shopping to survive, or entertainment to satisfy one's wishes.
The typical reciprocating cycle of dollar for dollar within our economy.
If, provider does the SAM Walmart mentality, and make pricing a little cheaper and provides bulk purchasing, more will buy product at a 1000, as compared to selling higher and sales indication of 5.
You get what you pay for, BUT, always ask, you are the customer, if she no like, barter, if still no like, tell mgr. (MS) of your displeasure and take your BIZ someplace else. Like anything else, if slow, going close sooner or later unless the place has money fronted from other sources (pimped, silent business partner (s){personal experience on this one}, or underground managed)
Again, if gained enough experience and you like the provider who gave you very good service, simple rule. GET HER DIGITS, again you might have to see her a few times maybe to get this, YMMV IMHO, but if you play your cards right the first time, you can get it on the first try. IMHO, & IT DOES WORK, again personal experience.
Said provider will have a special place for you if she move to another locale or if the scenerio calls for it, she let you come to her place so she can get more personal (& keep 100% $$$). If she going provide her kulu, she should keep most of her $$$ for services rendered. Case in pt. , I. E. The famous Angela (kuakini & makiki). Someone who still has her steadys (yep I am one&love it), from her early beginnings from Koreamoku, makaloa, etc. , to a pretty good RE agent.
Just a thought, if you no ask, you no get. Local style
Enjoy