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[QUOTE=MrNoodly;1267715]Maybe I'm one of those doing the spoiling. If a. 2 tip is standard at a legit spa, and. 4 is the going rate for a perfunctory HJ at other joints, I figure the excellent service provided at RB is worth more. Hell, just the fact they don't even mention tips before getting to work is worth and extra Jackson to me.[/QUOTE]I agree with Mr. Noodly. I think 60 is appropriate for going a step above average service.
[QUOTE=Wishbone7;1267791]I agree with Mr. Noodly. I think 60 is appropriate for going a step above average service.[/QUOTE]A firm handshake is a firm handshake. The mechanics are pretty straight forward. My tip is. 4. Even if the girl says she is getting Popeye arms.
[QUOTE=Elgrande4;1267796]A firm handshake is a firm handshake. The mechanics are pretty straight forward. My tip is. 4. Even if the girl says she is getting Popeye arms.[/QUOTE]With certain RB girls we're talking more than a good handshake. PM for further explanation.
[QUOTE=Elgrande4;1267796]A firm handshake is a firm handshake. The mechanics are pretty straight forward. My tip is. 4. Even if the girl says she is getting Popeye arms.[/QUOTE]I think. 4 is a good average tip for standard service. Attitudes, personality, friendliness, assistance dressing, etc. Are adjusting factors (+ or -). Menu or lack of is also an adjusting factor. But I do have a max I'm willing to spend above the house fee. ($) Lets not let it get out of hand. (the tipping that is)
[QUOTE=Shazz;1268458]I think. 4 is a good average tip for standard service. Attitudes, personality, friendliness, assistance dressing, etc. Are adjusting factors (+ or -). Menu or lack of is also an adjusting factor. But I do have a max I'm willing to spend above the house fee. ($) Lets not let it get out of hand. (the tipping that is)[/QUOTE]I agree with Shazz. .40 is my standard for most unless it's someone like Nana at Hot Stone or Monica at Rainbow. If it's above and beyond then I will give them more. I think a lot of the over tipping comes from inexperience. Having done this for over twenty years helps.
Anyway off to Rainbow today. After spending a month training in the Mojave Desert, I need some relief. Take care guys.
[QUOTE=MrNoodly;1267715]Maybe I'm one of those doing the spoiling. If a. 2 tip is standard at a legit spa, and. 4 is the going rate for a perfunctory HJ at other joints, I figure the excellent service provided at RB is worth more. Hell, just the fact they don't even mention tips before getting to work is worth and extra Jackson to me.[/QUOTE]I agree, def. Don't want to insult a good time. Maybe it was just me, she did mention several times "you have lot of hair", don't know if she got any in her mouth! LOL
[QUOTE=Sgt Steel; 1268491]I agree with Shazz. .40 is my standard for most unless it's someone like Nana at Hot Stone or Monica at Rainbow. If it's above and beyond then I will give them more. I think a lot of the over tipping comes from inexperience. Having done this for over twenty years helps.
Anyway off to Rainbow today. After spending a month training in the Mojave Desert, I need some relief. Take care guys.[/QUOTE]I was attended to by Sunny at Lilly's a few weeks back. I received a very good hard massage, which is what I asked for. She actually did Ashiatsu (walked on back) for 20 minutes or more of the 60min session. Standard service and she was complaining about the standard tip. I was surprised because I had never had that reaction at that establishment before. They typically are (or pretend to be) very appreciative of what is given. Has anyone else experienced a change there recently?
FWIW, I didn't see Mamasan there that evening. Maybe that had something to do with it. Judy, who I had a good visit a couple weeks prior came in to say Hello, and "chat" a few minutes early on which seemed to help with the visit from that point on (seemed to put Sunny more at ease since I had not seen her previously). All in all a very good experience except for the tip issue.
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I too have started re-visiting RB now that is poppin again. It's funny how this tipping issue never gets resolved. I am going to tell you what I do, and it works. First off I do not "hand anyone" a tip. I leave it unter the clock or lamp or some times just on the shelf very obvious to see. Then I leave. I don't need to discuss my tip with the girl at all and why should I, the customer, have to? Its called a TIP for a reason, folks. If they are not happy than can raise the house fee and and take the guess work out of it. My tips are in the 20-30 range. I get the same service as everone else seems to get (and often times more that what gets discussed here). We need to realize that you are already paying a Premium for being in this type of place. I can get a great massage at any number of places for 50-60 an hour. Why do people not factor that in? I don't know nor do I care. It is your business how much you want to tip. Do not think for a second that you are "Ruining" anything for those of us who tip less. You just choose to pay more for the same service that some of us get for less. I'm totaly fine with it. Please note: I am not refering to FS.
Be safe guys.
Hey guys,
I just drove by the old VIP spa on Route 74 in Indian Trail (the one in front of the Lowes) and it seems they re-opened under the name of "King Spa". Must of happened just yesterday, as I work right near there and drive past everyday. Think I'm going to try it out early next week, but I just wanted to put the word out to you all that we have another option now. If you go before Wednesday of next week, be a pal and let me know how it is.
Thanks
I too have started re-visiting RB now that is poppin' again. It's funny how this tipping issue never gets resolved. I am going to tell you what I do, and it works. First off I do not "hand anyone" a tip. I leave it unter the clock or lamp or some times just on the shelf very obvious to see. Then I leave. I don't need to discuss my tip with the girl at all and why should I, the customer, have to? Its called a TIP for a reason, folks. If they are not happy than can raise the house fee and and take the guess work out of it. My tips are in the 20-30 range. I get the same service as everone else seems to get (and often times more that what gets discussed here). We need to realize that you are already paying a Premium for being in this type of place. I can get a great massage at any number of places for 50-60 an hour. Why do people not factor that in? I don't know nor do I care. It is your business how much you want to tip. Do not think for a second that you are "Ruining" anything for those of us who tip less. You just choose to pay more for the same service that the same girls seem to give happily to us for less. I'm totaly fine with it. Of couse I am not refering to FS.
Be safe guys.
Went today and got Kara. Wow, she's the best looking girl I've ever had at an AMP (my experience is only around here). She's probably early-mid 30s and was fun, flirty and gave a great TS and massage. First time with her, so stayed with standard ending. Ended up there for well over an hour. I will definitely repeat.
[QUOTE=Youngncguy;1273065]Went today and got Kara. Wow, she's the best looking girl I've ever had at an AMP (my experience is only around here). She's probably early-mid 30s and was fun, flirty and gave a great TS and massage. First time with her, so stayed with standard ending. Ended up there for well over an hour. I will definitely repeat.[/QUOTE]She certainly is a beauty and very good with her hands (and hair). But her menu was short when I saw her. YMMV.
Did anybody hear anything about them getting busted today? I checked the usual news outlets, but nothing up yet. Sometimes it takes a couple days before the mugshots hits, if they actually arrested anybody.
[QUOTE=Redskinzzfans;1273191]Did anybody hear anything about them getting busted today? I checked the usual news outlets, but nothing up yet. Sometimes it takes a couple days before the mugshots hits, if they actually arrested anybody.[/QUOTE]Someone posted here that they were extremely cautious at Capri. Guess they let down their guard.
[QUOTE=Redskinzzfans;1273191]Did anybody hear anything about them getting busted today? I checked the usual news outlets, but nothing up yet. Sometimes it takes a couple days before the mugshots hits, if they actually arrested anybody.[/QUOTE]Out of curiosity, and because it's not far away, I drove by there tonight (Thurs) at about 9:30. All three joints had their open signs on, with vehicles in front of each. So unless they forgot to turn off the sign on the way to the pokey, or there's a sting set up in there, they appear to be in business. I didn't stop to find out.