Massage Parlor Reports (Formerly Pine)

[QUOTE=NuruLover;2187146]Sorry, didn't ask.[/QUOTE]I went back this afternoon, not a bad experience but there are better options nearby. $65 for an hour.

[QUOTE=NuruLover;2187450]I went back this afternoon, not a bad experience but there are better options nearby. $65 for an hour.[/QUOTE]For the info.

[QUOTE=Lurker02;2184956]Been there, actually looking for a legit massage and that's exactly what you get.[/QUOTE]Well that sucks was looking for something somewhat close to home.

After the old Lux, I don't want to go to the other places. If anyone knows where the crew from Lux went, please PM me.

[QUOTE=Seldon69;2189607]After the old Lux, I don't want to go to the other places. If anyone knows where the crew from Lux went, please PM me.[/QUOTE]I'm "howling at the moon" too!

[QUOTE=NuruLover;2189729]I'm "howling at the moon" too![/QUOTE]Yeah this blows! First my atf provider leaves now my spa. Damn.

[QUOTE=Mmaforever;2189971]Yeah this blows! First my atf provider leaves now my spa. Damn.[/QUOTE]I had an interesting conversation with one of my favorite (Chinese) massage therapists today. It is interesting to hear their perspective. Also might help us get happier results.

So, she has moved three times and I have followed her each time. I was aware enough to make sure I got her name, phone number, and WeChat I'd after the second visit. She is actually a conservative licensed MT, but gives HE because "that's her job". I found her a legit place, but she plans to open her own business. Semi-legit. She says her strategy is to only offer legit massage to people she does not know personally. Unless the MS gives personal assurance. After she knows you and you become a regular, and don't weird her out, it will go further. If anyone EVER asks about prices, they refuse all advances. So, take that as advice. She described how her friend got arrested, customer, nice guy, asked for extras. "no, we don't". Please? "no we don't" How much? "no we don't" $40? And then, poor girl (who was trained NEVER to say anything) holds up 4 fingers. He says, ok. She touches. He asks to go to the bathroom. Cops come in. Totally shitty.

So the morals of the story are (1) don't be stupid and ask for a price list. (2) Build a network. We hate going places where the outcome is uncertain. Guess what? They hate getting arrested, and they NEED regulars. Simply say "your massage was wonderful". "I don't want to loss contact with you if you change spas? 90% of the time, especially on a second visit, you will get a number or some other way to reach them. (3) Please don't arrest a poor girl just doing her job.

Stopped in at the new lux to see for myself if ANYONE was still here from before. The staff has been completely replaced, MS recognized me from one of the two times I visited Exercise Spa last year. Ruby was my MT she apparently came from Exercise too at some point, but her English kinda sucked so I could be wrong. The atmosphere, massage and menu were similar to what I remember of Exercise, which is to say "basic". Basic is not what I'm looking for so I'll not be back, but others might enjoy.

[QUOTE=NuruLover;2191149]Stopped in at the new lux to see for myself if ANYONE was still here from before. The staff has been completely replaced, MS recognized me from one of the two times I visited Exercise Spa last year. Ruby was my MT she apparently came from Exercise too at some point, but her English kinda sucked so I could be wrong. The atmosphere, massage and menu were similar to what I remember of Exercise, which is to say "basic". Basic is not what I'm looking for so I'll not be back, but others might enjoy.[/QUOTE]Lux had a Ruby about a year ago. About 45. Big breasts, sort of short. She came from Atlanta. Then went back to Atlanta. I wonder if she has returned to BG. Problem is there are only about 10 MT fake names and they just re-use them.

Went to Mich's again. This time I drew Jessica (I think. She is the one with the blondish dye job). Good time. Wide menu but she remembered me from other times. As usual YMMV. 90 for the hour. $ for tip. Good deal in my opinion.

[QUOTE=Lurker02;2142419]Was this one in the office bldg? I haven't been there in a while because the talent went downhill.[/QUOTE]So, I visited again today. All new staff. Linda, Lisa, Jenny. L & L are in their 20's. J is in her 30's. So far so good. Linda was very sweet, affectionate, and a good masseuse. To be clear, this is not a FS place. Book with Anna, as before.

[QUOTE=Bob521;2196548]So, I visited again today. All new staff. Linda, Lisa, Jenny. L & L are in their 20's. J is in her 30's. So far so good. Linda was very sweet, affectionate, and a good masseuse. To be clear, this is not a FS place. Book with Anna, as before.[/QUOTE]Visited this place after seeing your review. I am a regular here so I thought it was weird because I've never seen someone that looked like who was in her 20's. Saw Linda. Not even close to 20's. Mid 30's at the youngest. I agree with you on the massage part. Sweet, decent massage. She kept on trying to ask me a question with her English which I couldn't understand at all.

6 + . 4.

Stay safe.

GG.

[QUOTE=GreatGatsby;2198510]Visited this place after seeing your review. I am a regular here so I thought it was weird because I've never seen someone that looked like who was in her 20's. Saw Linda. Not even close to 20's. Mid 30's at the youngest. I agree with you on the massage part. Sweet, decent massage. She kept on trying to ask me a question with her English which I couldn't understand at all.

6 + . 4.

Stay safe.

GG.[/QUOTE]Learn some Chiese if you want to score points with Chinese girls. Swear to God it works.

She started by telling me she was 36. (Which sounds right). At the end I made a reference to 36 and she said - "No, 26".

Mentioned that to Anna, the manager and she laughed her head off. Saying Linda changed her mind about how old she was. But once you say your age, you can't just take it back. LOL.

If you can do without the table shower, nail spas in the Wheeling area are a good deal. So I found out in the last few weeks. Nothing out of the ordinary on the menu. Seniors can PM me for a few details.

I had the usual great time at Mich's yesterday with the new girl Mimi. IMHO Mich's is the best place north of O'hare now that lux has gone cold, as long as you're willing to tip a little more.