AMP density IVO Mixing Bowl (and elsewhere)
[QUOTE=JmSuttr;3822868]Another area to consider might be somewhere in Burke or North Springfield. I'm not as familiar with those areas as some but, IIRC, there's not as much competition from other spas. The only reliable AMP that comes to mind is Soft Touch. There's another place I've visited off Braddock Rd, can't recall the name, but it was strictly legit. Guess it depends on what she's looking for.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Mongeroose;3822262]Perhaps the Mixing Bowl / Springfield area, just based on traffic volume and potential clients. There are at least two former AMPs (Comfort, Castle) that may be still set up like a spa.[/QUOTE]MSP / NSP closed earlier this year -- the suite is still unoccupied as of two weeks ago -- it was a SPA.
JMS mentioned West Springfield / Burke -- not as dense as Franconia near the DMV, but within two miles of the intersection of OKM and Rolling Road are at least five AMP / SPAs and several well reviewed independents operating from the nearby residences.
North Springfield is as dense as Franconia with seven AMP / SPAs within less than one mile of the intersection of Backlick and Braddock.
South of Springfield? There were two IVO COSTCO many years ago -- but not any longer (their may be some operating in that area, but I do not recall any adverts for places until you get much closer to Fort B.
Wherever you go. Always be nice to the ladies.
NR.
Smiling on behalf of Hercule Poirot
[QUOTE=RustyMuffler;3824476]I enjoy reading a good mystery as much as the next guy. And this post sets up like the beginning of a good Hardy Boys story. But with the lack of clues, an Inspector Clouseau like me is having great difficulty solving this one. Indeed, I doubt even Sherlock Holmes or the great Nero Wolfe could get very far with the facts presented in this post.
Would you please provide at least a couple more clues?[/QUOTE]Basé sur le titre de l'examen original, pourrait-il être Smile Therapy à Chantilly?
(engaging universal translator. .
Based on the title of the origional review, might it be Smile Therapy in Chantilly Spa?
HP àla NR.
So where do the AMP's advertise now?
The best that I have found was onebackpage, but that seems pretty slow. I would that thought there would be a convergence by now. Anyone else having any luck finding AMP or independent Thai lady ads?
Happy Friday, y'al.
Healing Bodyworks in Arlington
I'm visiting from out of town this week and stopped in to HB in Arlington. I was greeted at the backdoor by the mamasan and was told I was getting "the new girl. " In walks Pepsi or Pipsy. She is a stunner. Pretty face and a lithe body made for sin with DD bolt ons. She's wearing a skimpy dress with those huge melons bulging out, so I was happy at this point. I paid. 6 for hhr. Not much of a massage, she basically just rubbed my back and legs for a while, but I wasn't really here for a massage. On the flip she says to put her tip on the counter. I'm visiting from out of town, so not sure on the protocol or pricing here, so I lay down $60, hoping for an HE with UTC touching. She looks offput by my $60, but grabs the oil and tells me to lay down. Then she gives me the absolute worst HJ I've encountered. Straight jackhammer style. Nothing sensual, no teasing, no "encouraging" talk, and a pouty face. And she positions herself by my feet so I can't touch her at all. I ask her to move closer and she says no. I dutifully finish but am rather unhappy with the experience.
So in sum, very hot girl with very poor service level. Maybe if I had tipped more I would have received a better menu, but I'll never know b / c there is no way I'm going back to see her again.
For ladies you've seen before.
[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.
Are there exceptions? Sure, for ladies you've seen before or for whom you have advance intel (about the individual masseuse, not just general info about the spa). Other than that, tipping in advance puts you completely at the mercy of the provider. The hobby is enough of a crapshoot already and we need to maintain as much leverage as we can.[/QUOTE]JMS is absolutely correct. I think "tipping in advance" is a situation experienced clients and massage providers have learned is counter productive. New mongers, new clients and new providers may lack the confidence to believe that all will be well that ends well.
IMO, the ladies remember clients and past tipping practice- if you've seen a provider before and provided the appropriate tip for services, you will very likely receive better or at least as good service on subsequent visits- and the provider will not be worried about seeing a tip in advance.
Always be nice to the ladies.
NR.
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.