Massage Parlor Reports

Had a strange thing happen yesterday at FE. Obviously this is a well known FS place, and it was always my assumption that girls at FS places don't like to "settle" for HR or BJ, and would rather make the 140 in the same hour. To avoid haggling and upsell, and to be able to plausibly claim that I didn't solicit anything, I leave the 140 on the table at the beginning of the session. The girls have always known I want "everything" without asking.

So yesterday I saw Pinky, no lineup as it was a little busy. She is not a 20 yo hottie, but is younger than me (I think) and is cute enough with small bees, and nearly spinner-thin. Massage was routine, she had an elbow technique that she used over and over and over.

She noticed the tip and thanked me. Then on the flip, she told me she only does HR or CBJ. I explained that I had paid for FS, the standard price. She asked me if other girls there did FS, as if she was surprised. I was surprised at her question. She told me she had only been there a few days and all the guys so far had gotten less than FS from her. I offered to take a reduced menu and take back some money. She thought about it, and decided to go ahead with FS. She seemed to enjoy it, and was giggly with me and also in the hall with other girls after she left me to get a hot towel. Didn't seem like someone who had just found out she had been hired under false pretenses. But it really didn't seem like she was BSing me with an "I only do this for you" line to butter me up.

So a bit of a bummer in the middle, but overall a good session. We talked enough about the extras that I know it was clear I would have settled for less (but at the appropriate lower tip), and she was above-average friendly afterward.

I only bring this up because maybe the spas are trying to grab as much cash while they still can, and are hiring indiscriminately or under false pretenses. So don't be like me and assume the girl has the same idea you do. I plan to be clear at the beginning of future visits, and will ask for a girl who is offering the extras I want. This hasn't been necessary at the FS Spas in the past, but I guess all bets are off in the end times.

And, do lots of their customers really not get FS? Maybe HE options are getting slim so they're getting those customers now.

[QUOTE=TommyAnonymus;2776609]Had a strange thing happen yesterday at FE. Obviously this is a well known FS place, and it was always my assumption that girls at FS places don't like to "settle" for HR or BJ, and would rather make the 140 in the same hour. To avoid haggling and upsell, and to be able to plausibly claim that I didn't solicit anything, I leave the 140 on the table at the beginning of the session. The girls have always known I want "everything" without asking.

So yesterday I saw Pinky, no lineup as it was a little busy. She is not a 20 yo hottie, but is younger than me (I think) and is cute enough with small bees, and nearly spinner-thin. Massage was routine, she had an elbow technique that she used over and over and over.

She noticed the tip and thanked me. Then on the flip, she told me she only does HR or CBJ. I explained that I had paid for FS, the standard price. She asked me if other girls there did FS, as if she was surprised. I was surprised at her question. She told me she had only been there a few days and all the guys so far had gotten less than FS from her. I offered to take a reduced menu and take back some money. She thought about it, and decided to go ahead with FS. She seemed to enjoy it, and was giggly with me and also in the hall with other girls after she left me to get a hot towel. Didn't seem like someone who had just found out she had been hired under false pretenses. But it really didn't seem like she was BSing me with an "I only do this for you" line to butter me up.

So a bit of a bummer in the middle, but overall a good session. We talked enough about the extras that I know it was clear I would have settled for less (but at the appropriate lower tip), and she was above-average friendly afterward.

I only bring this up because maybe the spas are trying to grab as much cash while they still can, and are hiring indiscriminately or under false pretenses. So don't be like me and assume the girl has the same idea you do. I plan to be clear at the beginning of future visits, and will ask for a girl who is offering the extras I want. This hasn't been necessary at the FS Spas in the past, but I guess all bets are off in the end times.

And, do lots of their customers really not get FS? Maybe HE options are getting slim so they're getting those customers now.[/QUOTE]Bizarre. She sounds like a predator, looking to take advantage of inexperienced mongers. I think she was bluffing you trying to get you to give her $140 for the BJ. As soon as you told her you're taking some money back she goes FS, LOL. She realized quickly that you're a veteran and she blinked.

[QUOTE=LatinHunt;2776681]Bizarre. She sounds like a predator, looking to take advantage of inexperienced mongers. I think she was bluffing you trying to get you to give her $140 for the BJ. As soon as you told her you're taking some money back she goes FS, LOL. She realized quickly that you're a veteran and she blinked.[/QUOTE]I have also found that at FE (the last few times) I have received the full hour (or more last time with Blue), while at Harmony I've been rushed. Do others have this same experience?

[QUOTE=TommyAnonymus;2776609]Had a strange thing happen yesterday at FE. Obviously this is a well known FS place, and it was always my assumption that girls at FS places don't like to "settle" for HR or BJ, and would rather make the 140 in the same hour. To avoid haggling and upsell, and to be able to plausibly claim that I didn't solicit anything, I leave the 140 on the table at the beginning of the session. The girls have always known I want "everything" without asking.

So yesterday I saw Pinky, no lineup as it was a little busy. She is not a 20 yo hottie, but is younger than me (I think) and is cute enough with small bees, and nearly spinner-thin. Massage was routine, she had an elbow technique that she used over and over and over.

She noticed the tip and thanked me. Then on the flip, she told me she only does HR or CBJ. I explained that I had paid for FS, the standard price. She asked me if other girls there did FS, as if she was surprised. I was surprised at her question. She told me she had only been there a few days and all the guys so far had gotten less than FS from her. I offered to take a reduced menu and take back some money. She thought about it, and decided to go ahead with FS. She seemed to enjoy it, and was giggly with me and also in the hall with other girls after she left me to get a hot towel. Didn't seem like someone who had just found out she had been hired under false pretenses. But it really didn't seem like she was BSing me with an "I only do this for you" line to butter me up.

So a bit of a bummer in the middle, but overall a good session. We talked enough about the extras that I know it was clear I would have settled for less (but at the appropriate lower tip), and she was above-average friendly afterward.

I only bring this up because maybe the spas are trying to grab as much cash while they still can, and are hiring indiscriminately or under false pretenses. So don't be like me and assume the girl has the same idea you do. I plan to be clear at the beginning of future visits, and will ask for a girl who is offering the extras I want. This hasn't been necessary at the FS Spas in the past, but I guess all bets are off in the end times.

And, do lots of their customers really not get FS? Maybe HE options are getting slim so they're getting those customers now.[/QUOTE]Me thinks this chick is full of shit. Whether she is new or not they ALL know what is going on at places they are sent to. I'm betting she has a hole a mile wide and was just trying to get you out as quickly as possible without having to clean herself up.

I pulled the trigger on this place, just to check it out. Not in a discreet location at all. Says reflexology on the door. I called ahead and was told there was young staff working, however when I arrived, it was an older heavier set woman. I figured whatever at this point. There are actually no doors to the rooms, just a heavy curtain, and you can hear street traffic and people walking by the storefront. The massage was excellent, firm and she worked out all the kinks. There was a soft-touch component which did the job. I will not be going back.

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[QUOTE=StressedOut;2777793]Me thinks this chick is full of shit. Whether she is new or not they ALL know what is going on at places they are sent to. I'm betting she has a hole a mile wide and was just trying to get you out as quickly as possible without having to clean herself up.[/QUOTE]Yeah, the more I think about it, she was just trying to get the 140 tip for less work. She was dressed like a FS girl, and came around pretty quickly for someone who was supposedly surprised. The FS was ok, she was thin and tight. Maybe she was just sore from working a lot and wanted a break, but wanted the money more. I was just surprised because nobody's ever tried that with me at a FS place. Ah well, no harm no foul.

[QUOTE=TommyAnonymus;2779522]Yeah, the more I think about it, she was just trying to get the 140 tip for less work. She was dressed like a FS girl, and came around pretty quickly for someone who was supposedly surprised. The FS was ok, she was thin and tight. Maybe she was just sore from working a lot and wanted a break, but wanted the money more. I was just surprised because nobody's ever tried that with me at a FS place. Ah well, no harm no foul.[/QUOTE]They've tried something similar with me a couple of times in that after you give them the $140 they go to town on the CBJ trying to get you to finish with just that. Kinda sneaky and hasn't worked yet.

Dropped in, place was dead, told toilet not working. They had gutted the room which is a long time due. Also looked like enough tile to do the shower. So who knows with a shut down pending what they are thinking. Asked who working got the one at a time show. First was pumpkin or something like that. Nice body so so face. Next was Nana, from Japan, perfect spinner body, bolt on very nice bee's and a solid spinner body. No English at all, nice effort on the massage and a great session. Only one monger dropped in during my viset. Place still needs cleaning, hope they know something we don't.

[QUOTE=HappyDave;2780353]Dropped in, place was dead, told toilet not working. They had gutted the room which is a long time due. Also looked like enough tile to do the shower. So who knows with a shut down pending what they are thinking. .... Place still needs cleaning, hope they know something we don't.[/QUOTE]Well, hopefully they're going to try to pass an inspection. Forget about massage licenses, that bathroom as of last week wouldn't pass any kind of health dept inspection. If the mold got any thicker they could have put a bikini on it and had it do some massages.

Other possibility is that they are getting it in shape to sell or lease to a legit spa. Not sure if they own the building. I remember that OS was about to double in size and had set up a TS and some new rooms on the other side of the floor they were on, not too long before the first round of closures. So hope springs eternal, but doesn't always pan out. Still, I can be an optimist and hope FE figures out how to stay open, as a "legit" spa or private club or something.

[QUOTE=TommyAnonymus;2781078]Well, hopefully they're going to try to pass an inspection. Forget about massage licenses, that bathroom as of last week wouldn't pass any kind of health dept inspection. If the mold got any thicker they could have put a bikini on it and had it do some massages.

Other possibility is that they are getting it in shape to sell or lease to a legit spa. Not sure if they own the building. I remember that OS was about to double in size and had set up a TS and some new rooms on the other side of the floor they were on, not too long before the first round of closures. So hope springs eternal, but doesn't always pan out. Still, I can be an optimist and hope FE figures out how to stay open, as a "legit" spa or private club or something.[/QUOTE]Some indian guy who lives upstairs owns the FE building from what I was told. I've never even noticed mold in the bathroom at FE. The only thing I've noticed unclean about FE was that first room on the left. That room was a fucking joke. You want to talk about mold? That couch in there would light up like tokoyo under a black light I'm sure. Nevertheless I had some good times in that room. It was definitely the room they sent the new girls into. Did you guys know that there's an overflow room downstairs at FE? They threw my buddy down there when he went. He said it was in pretty bad shape.

My guess about the FE situation is that they'll actually get licensed people in there. Think about it. This is a very lucrative business. They're not going to just say, "okay, we give up". I really think in the next few years we'll see a rebirth of the spa's in the providence area. It's not going to happen overnight, but give'em some time and they'll meet the requirements and spa's will start to open again.

[QUOTE=LatinHunt;2781301]Some indian guy who lives upstairs owns the FE building from what I was told. I've never even noticed mold in the bathroom at FE. The only thing I've noticed unclean about FE was that first room on the left. That room was a fucking joke. You want to talk about mold? That couch in there would light up like tokoyo under a black light I'm sure. Nevertheless I had some good times in that room. It was definitely the room they sent the new girls into. Did you guys know that there's an overflow room downstairs at FE? They threw my buddy down there when he went. He said it was in pretty bad shape.

My guess about the FE situation is that they'll actually get licensed people in there. Think about it. This is a very lucrative business. They're not going to just say, "okay, we give up". I really think in the next few years we'll see a rebirth of the spa's in the providence area. It's not going to happen overnight, but give'em some time and they'll meet the requirements and spa's will start to open again.[/QUOTE]I think you might be right on the 'rebirth' of some of the spas. As you said it is too lucrative a business to stay completely out of. Now I was told that the 'massage courses' to get licensed took about 6 months or so to get through. So we may be just looking at a lag time to get ladies through them. But who knows? Has anyone been by any of the places that closed to see if they have been rented to someone else? That might be a clue. If some are still empty then maybe they are just waiting. Of course I may be just engaged in some wishful thinking LOL.

[QUOTE=StressedOut;2782886]I think you might be right on the 'rebirth' of some of the spas. As you said it is too lucrative a business to stay completely out of. Now I was told that the 'massage courses' to get licensed took about 6 months or so to get through. So we may be just looking at a lag time to get ladies through them. But who knows? Has anyone been by any of the places that closed to see if they have been rented to someone else? That might be a clue. If some are still empty then maybe they are just waiting. Of course I may be just engaged in some wishful thinking LOL.[/QUOTE]Admiral is nail salon, NMS is being done over as a high end spa. Someone tryed to open the old 1021 briefly with limited service and no shower. Have not walked the stairs to check one.

Tried to call 1021 based on their BP add tel. (and it doesn't give the street number on there, which I find odd, but maybe it makes sense, I don't know) and it rings and rings. No one ever picks up. Went to 1021's door, and there is no buzzer, no way to just walk in. Door locked. But there is a lit street number sign above the door. Weird. Is it being run by one person who doesn't pick up when they / she is busy? Anyway, went to rehoboth instead, where they took care of my needs. If anyone knows how to access 1021, please let me know?

[QUOTE=Exclient;2784413]Tried to call 1021 based on their BP add tel. (and it doesn't give the street number on there, which I find odd, but maybe it makes sense, I don't know) and it rings and rings. No one ever picks up. Went to 1021's door, and there is no buzzer, no way to just walk in. Door locked. But there is a lit street number sign above the door. Weird. Is it being run by one person who doesn't pick up when they / she is busy? Anyway, went to rehoboth instead, where they took care of my needs. If anyone knows how to access 1021, please let me know?[/QUOTE]When I was there a few weeks ago, there was a buzzer on the side door that worked. I did call ahead and get somebody to confirm they were open though. Visit was good HR but disappointing as I hoped for the usual 1021 service. I posted a longer review below.

The Philadelphia FS AMP scene is like the old Providence on steroids. There's a block (1200 block of Race St, near Chinatown and the Convention Center) where every other door is an AMP. If you want to relive the Providence of old -- think One Spa next to One Spa next to One Spa -- read BP and take a trip. I just had a fabulous visit to Sun Spa but there are too many choices. Going to find every possible reason to visit Philly from now on! Like I said, I was visiting so I'm no expert, but it may be the promised land.