Thanks for the excellent advice.
[QUOTE=JmSuttr;3829231]There's been a lot of back-and-forth on this issue but, IMHO, your experience backs up my belief that tipping in advance is generally not a good strategy.[/QUOTE]As I said, I'm just visiting in this area, so I wasn't sure on the protocol. After reading your post, I feel educated and like I could have tried some of your strategies to get a better experience. Oh well. Where I live in San Diego, there are basically two scenarios: a) you go to an HE only place and there is no negotiation before or after. $40 is expected; or, b) you go to a FS place and the only negotiation is 1.2 vs 1.4, which really depends on the girl, and to me isn't that big of a deal.
Anyway, you live and learn. Thanks again for the advice. If you ever find yourself in San Diego, I can help point you in the right direction.
Scarlett Healing Bodyworks
Has anyone heard from or know where Scarlett from Healing Bodyworks went? She had short bleach blonde hair last time I visited.