Has anyone been to Lanes lately? I've never gone but was thinking about trying something new. Other options very close by that I like but wanted to know if Lanes has had any good talent or if anyone has had any good experiences there recently.
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Has anyone been to Lanes lately? I've never gone but was thinking about trying something new. Other options very close by that I like but wanted to know if Lanes has had any good talent or if anyone has had any good experiences there recently.
Unless things have drastically changed recently, there is a reason you rarely see a review here.
[QUOTE=Jlima;3009793]Has anyone been to Lanes lately? I've never gone but was thinking about trying something new. Other options very close by that I like but wanted to know if Lanes has had any good talent or if anyone has had any good experiences there recently.[/QUOTE]
Absolutely avoid. One of the worst AMP's in the west burbs.
[QUOTE=Jlima;3009793]Has anyone been to Lanes lately? I've never gone but was thinking about trying something new. Other options very close by that I like but wanted to know if Lanes has had any good talent or if anyone has had any good experiences there recently.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=StanCopier;3009821]Unless things have drastically changed recently, there is a reason you rarely see a review here.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=DMichaels69;3009833]Absolutely avoid. One of the worst AMP's in the west burbs.[/QUOTE]I have reviewed Lane's here several times before and it is by far the worst excuse for an AMP that I have ever been in. Listen to us and save your money. Sun, Marigold and Ivy are literally within a 5 minute drive and worth your attention much more than Lane's.
Figured as much but wanted to check. Thanks guys!
[QUOTE=AvgJoe;3010379]I have reviewed Lane's here several times before and it is by far the worst excuse for an AMP that I have ever been in. Listen to us and save your money. Sun, Marigold and Ivy are literally within a 5 minute drive and worth your attention much more than Lane's.[/QUOTE]
I stopped by Ivy a couple of weeks ago for the first time since the changes. I was running later than I wanted and ended up getting there just before lunch but I was lucky and didn't have to wait. I was put in a room paid the fee and Sea Sea came in. Off to the table shower then back to the room, after a short rub it was time for the flip where she laid out all the options. After I finished and she cleaned me up we still had a little time, I was expecting to be rushed out the door but she laid down and told me it was her turn to get a massage. It was best time I've had at a massage parlor so I'll be back.
[QUOTE=Jlima;3009793]Has anyone been to Lanes lately? I've never gone but was thinking about trying something new. Other options very close by that I like but wanted to know if Lanes has had any good talent or if anyone has had any good experiences there recently.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=DMichaels69;3009833]Absolutely avoid. One of the worst AMP's in the west burbs.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=AvgJoe;3010379]I have reviewed Lane's here several times before and it is by far the worst excuse for an AMP that I have ever been in. Listen to us and save your money. Sun, Marigold and Ivy are literally within a 5 minute drive and worth your attention much more than Lane's.[/QUOTE]It must have something to do with the owners because I am almost positive that whoever own's Lane's also owns Trinity. So it would make sense that they have 2 AMP's that are both crappy. SaintChuck.
[QUOTE=SaintChuck;3013834]It must have something to do with the owners because I am almost positive that whoever own's Lane's also owns Trinity. So it would make sense that they have 2 AMP's that are both crappy. SaintChuck.[/QUOTE]I don't know who owns Lane's but it has been a shithole with crap service and terrible looking girls going back 15-20 years.
That's where I started, there and the old Tokyo in Rockford but at least at Tokyo I would get f / s at a decent price so it was worth the drive. Now, every once in a while I just walk into Lane's to see if things have changed and walk out. Nothing has changed and probably will not until there is a new owner. In the meantime, there are plenty of other decent places to go.
AJ.
[QUOTE=AvgJoe;3014305]I don't know who owns Lane's but it has been a shithole with crap service and terrible looking girls going back 15-20 years.
That's where I started, there and the old Tokyo in Rockford but at least at Tokyo I would get f / s at a decent price so it was worth the drive. Now, every once in a while I just walk into Lane's to see if things have changed and walk out. Nothing has changed and probably will not until there is a new owner. In the meantime, there are plenty of other decent places to go.
AJ.[/QUOTE]Do you think it's a coincidence that Lane has lasted so long and gives shitty service? BTW, I totally agree about the service. I went their twice in the 90's. First time was OK, second time the MT wanted 1. 0 for a standard finish, and absolutely would not back down on negotiations. So out I went. But it's no coincidence. Other Lombard spas have gotten busted or just plain gone out of business, and Lane keeps on rolling along. Someone's getting paid.
So, last week I called cove and scheduled an appointment with Lucy for 3 pm. I walk in at 2:55 and another woman tells me Lucy just started a new customer!! She says customer told her he was the one who called and made the appointment. WTF. Mamasan tells me to come back in an hour and she will discount my session fee by 50%. I leave and go to Hooters for a quick beer and wings and return at 4:00. I buzz. Lucy answers the door and tells me she has another new customer. WTF. She tells me mamasan had left and never told her I made any appointment. I told her you two need to figure out how to honor your scheduled appointments and I left. BTW Lucy looked very tired to me.
Sorry to hear that man. I know your frustration level had to be at an all time high.
Perhaps give them your initials or nickname (doesn't have to be real) when you call and set an appointment. I've done this before and it works. If the girl asks the monger and they don't know the name or the initials she knows it's not the right monger.
[QUOTE=MarkLipper;3016140]So, last week I called cove and scheduled an appointment with Lucy for 3 pm. I walk in at 2:55 and another woman tells me Lucy just started a new customer!! She says customer told her he was the one who called and made the appointment. WTF. Mamasan tells me to come back in an hour and she will discount my session fee by 50%. I leave and go to Hooters for a quick beer and wings and return at 4:00. I buzz. Lucy answers the door and tells me she has another new customer. WTF. She tells me mamasan had left and never told her I made any appointment. I told her you two need to figure out how to honor your scheduled appointments and I left. BTW Lucy looked very tired to me.[/QUOTE]
I made an appointment once with Lucy. This was when Maya was still there so she told me a time to come. I got there and it was all good. Lucy told me she tries not to make appointments because she had a lot of no shows. She always looks tired to me.
[QUOTE=MarkLipper;3016140]So, last week I called cove and scheduled an appointment with Lucy for 3 pm. I walk in at 2:55 and another woman tells me Lucy just started a new customer!! She says customer told her he was the one who called and made the appointment. WTF. Mamasan tells me to come back in an hour and she will discount my session fee by 50%. I leave and go to Hooters for a quick beer and wings and return at 4:00. I buzz. Lucy answers the door and tells me she has another new customer. WTF. She tells me mamasan had left and never told her I made any appointment. I told her you two need to figure out how to honor your scheduled appointments and I left. BTW Lucy looked very tired to me.[/QUOTE]
Never been to Cove, but this has happened to me at other places nearby. I like how some places ask for a name when you go in.
But it still sucks though!
[QUOTE=MarkLipper;3016140]So, last week I called cove and scheduled an appointment with Lucy for 3 pm. I walk in at 2:55 and another woman tells me Lucy just started a new customer!! She says customer told her he was the one who called and made the appointment. WTF. Mamasan tells me to come back in an hour and she will discount my session fee by 50%. I leave and go to Hooters for a quick beer and wings and return at 4:00. I buzz. Lucy answers the door and tells me she has another new customer. WTF. She tells me mamasan had left and never told her I made any appointment. I told her you two need to figure out how to honor your scheduled appointments and I left. BTW Lucy looked very tired to me.[/QUOTE]
So my friend goes to pinetree on my recommendation first thing in the morning. He asks for a specific therapist who isn't in. Mamasan says she'll take care of him, but last time she said that he got an old one he didn't want. He stuck through it that time. This time he said "Thanks, I'll come back later when she returns". Mamasan gets angry and yells. Really poor customer service.
Went on to Ivy with really great customer service. Girls and mamasan happy to see him, and accomodate him.
I miss the old pinetree mamasan. I didn't always get what I wanted, but at least I didn't feel like shit for asking.
Good customer service is basic and the fact that its lost on these idiots is baffling. I need to get back to IVY. I experienced the same the first time I went after the Connie and company left.
[QUOTE=PwnLife;3017830]So my friend goes to pinetree on my recommendation first thing in the morning. He asks for a specific therapist who isn't in. Mamasan says she'll take care of him, but last time she said that he got an old one he didn't want. He stuck through it that time. This time he said "Thanks, I'll come back later when she returns". Mamasan gets angry and yells. Really poor customer service.
Went on to Ivy with really great customer service. Girls and mamasan happy to see him, and accomodate him.
I miss the old pinetree mamasan. I didn't always get what I wanted, but at least I didn't feel like shit for asking.[/QUOTE]