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Originally Posted by
Kerrstar
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Depends on the hotel and whether you are a member. I always stay at the Hyatt if I can and they have a price guarantee to beat any advertised price.
Same for me with the 2 hotel groups I use a lot.
Can usually get better prices direct as a frequent user compared to the online sites but I still use at times. If only to compare process with the direct option.
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Originally Posted by
MrEnternational
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In too many cases it is more expensive to book direct with the hotel though.
Depends on the hotel and whether you are a member. I always stay at the Hyatt if I can and they have a price guarantee to beat any advertised price.
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Originally Posted by
MrEnternational
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In too many cases it is more expensive to book direct with the hotel though.
And you may miss out on the included breakfast, airport pick up etc.
Direct booking does give the widest choice though as the online aggregators are often only given an allotment of rooms with the remainder retained by the hotel to be sold by them through their sales department when online options are showing 'sold out'.
Cheers. G.
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Originally Posted by
BrainDrain
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The big online booking corporations Expedia and
Booking.com control lots of online inventory. Where possible avoid those behemoths. They are evil. Book direct to hotel where possible.
In too many cases it is more expensive to book direct with the hotel though.
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TD Beyond checking
Originally Posted by
KabulGuy
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Difficult for a Canadian not resident in the USA to open bank account there.
I tried, not Schwab but many banks in Kansas City. Only place I could open a US account was in Grand Forks ND. I needed it because my US employer in Afghanistan would only make deposits directly to a US account.
Try opening a TD beyond checking account (you don't need to be US resident) and IIRC they also don't charge an ATM fee.
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Originally Posted by
BrainDrain
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It's a big city so I doubt it can be booked solid.
Which "website"? Which dates? Which part of Manila?
The big online booking corporations Expedia and
Booking.com control lots of online inventory. Where possible avoid those behemoths. They are evil. Book direct to hotel where possible.
It was on Expedia and over a weekend a week and a half from now. I know that the Nana hotel on Bangkok can sell out over the weekend but never heard of an entire area of Makati.
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Originally Posted by
Breadman
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And on a side note my wingman ran into a hotel issue on the weekend that said all the hotels are booked solid. Is it that busy or just a website glitch?
It's a big city so I doubt it can be booked solid.
Which "website"? Which dates? Which part of Manila?
The big online booking corporations Expedia and Booking.com control lots of online inventory. Where possible avoid those behemoths. They are evil. Book direct to hotel where possible.
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Originally Posted by
Sammon
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..... Spending money is not an issue. But taken for a ride is.
My feelings exactly.
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Originally Posted by
Breadman
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Making a run to Manila next week and sending out a few feelers. Have to say the majority of the quotes I'm getting are past the high side and bordering on the Ludacris. Yes I'm starting on the low side offering 2 k to 3 k and I'm getting shot down pretty quickly. But it's just fishing, not every cast will hook a fish. The lastest shot down my offer and then within seconds was trying to negotiate her deal on her terms. I quickly said sorry, I take the first answer given. I've got no problem spending more, I do have a problem offering a high amount to a photo or two.
I do not like discussing price with dating site girls unless they ask first. IMHO those who discuss the price are not really interested in being with you. They are trying to find out if you are a big spender or if they can make make quick big bucks if they decide. I do not want such girls. I look for somebody who is really interested in staying with me. Sexwise I only find out in bed if she is good or not.
One pretty girl quoted 10000 pesos per day who had no real interest in staying with me. There are many girls in dating sites who are there not really looking for a mate or looking for meeting foreigners to make money. Some play games just as we are playing games with them. In spite agreed price, date etc when crunch time comes they back out.
Generally I give 2500 per day. If I like the girl I would take her shopping, take her to tourism destinations. Spending money is not an issue. But taken for a ride is.
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Originally Posted by
Breadman
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Making a run to Manila next week and sending out a few feelers. Have to say the majority of the quotes I'm getting are past the high side and bordering on the Ludacris. Yes I'm starting on the low side offering 2 k to 3 k and I'm getting shot down pretty quickly. But it's just fishing, not every cast will hook a fish. The lastest shot down my offer and then within seconds was trying to negotiate her deal on her terms. I quickly said sorry, I take the first answer given. I've got no problem spending more, I do have a problem offering a high amount to a photo or two.
WR is correct. 3 k is the standard LT rate for any online girl who isn't a Princess.
If you are in town and can't get laid for that amount, give up and join a monastery. 😁 Until then, get numbers online but don't worry about rates or dates to meet. That's done upon arrival.
Enjoy. G.
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Originally Posted by
WestCoast1
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Things will change when your boots (sandals) are on the ground there. Girls make a hard distinction between "I'm coming there" (time distance to arrival irrelevant) and "I am here now". Prices might drop upon arrival, and then drastically during negotiations.
I do get the impression that there are loads of scammers on pinalove. Get a WhatsApp number from a girl and it's the number from one that asked for load for her cell phone so she could video chat. Then another who comes out and says 8000 for an hour, later I see her photos on smooci and she's an independent asking 8000 for two hours. Correct me if I'm wrong but the GoGo girls are wanting 4 k or so for the night. And I get to meet them in person. Why would I pay more for a girl with photos?
And on a side note my wingman ran into a hotel issue on the weekend that said all the hotels are booked solid. Is it that busy or just a website glitch?
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$100 USD No Breakfast
Originally Posted by
Breadman
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Making a run to Manila next week and sending out a few feelers. Have to say the majority of the quotes I'm getting are past the high side and bordering on the Ludacris. Yes I'm starting on the low side offering 2 k to 3 k and I'm getting shot down pretty quickly. But it's just fishing, not every cast will hook a fish. The lastest shot down my offer and then within seconds was trying to negotiate her deal on her terms. I quickly said sorry, I take the first answer given. I've got no problem spending more, I do have a problem offering a high amount to a photo or two.
I was quoted $100 USD (about 5000 PHP) on Locanoto. The US $ is the first sign as that is not the currency of the Philippines. I would expect to get 5 good bonks there for that. But that is capitalism for you. They smell easy money. Why pay hookers and bell boys over the odds and not durian squeezers and so on? In hotels, those on the breakfast shift get small tips but toothless Pinay hookers think it is it Klondyke without the frost bite. Yet foolk marry them.
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Originally Posted by
Breadman
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Making a run to Manila next week and sending out a few feelers. Have to say the majority of the quotes I'm getting are past the high side and bordering on the Ludacris. Yes I'm starting on the low side offering 2 k to 3 k and I'm getting shot down pretty quickly. But it's just fishing, not every cast will hook a fish. The lastest shot down my offer and then within seconds was trying to negotiate her deal on her terms. I quickly said sorry, I take the first answer given. I've got no problem spending more, I do have a problem offering a high amount to a photo or two.
Things will change when your boots (sandals) are on the ground there. Girls make a hard distinction between "I'm coming there" (time distance to arrival irrelevant) and "I am here now". Prices might drop upon arrival, and then drastically during negotiations.
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Pinalove
Making a run to Manila next week and sending out a few feelers. Have to say the majority of the quotes I'm getting are past the high side and bordering on the Ludacris. Yes I'm starting on the low side offering 2 k to 3 k and I'm getting shot down pretty quickly. But it's just fishing, not every cast will hook a fish. The lastest shot down my offer and then within seconds was trying to negotiate her deal on her terms. I quickly said sorry, I take the first answer given. I've got no problem spending more, I do have a problem offering a high amount to a photo or two.
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Nice FR
Originally Posted by
DallasTinku
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Had a short 4 day trip to manila and had some free time to monger. There were some rains during the evening which made it hard. Was staying in Sheraton near the airport, staff had no problems bringing back girls to the room. Day 1 went to LA cafe. It was crowed (May be becoz of rain), decent crowd but all the stunner there where on the 1st floor where you have the live music. Alas they only are interested in Chinese or Korean guys. Avg the girls at the ground floor quoted from 1. 5 k to 3 k for ST. Most of them suggest to take their friend as well. Girls are not pushy nor they disturb you while your drinking. Only approach you when you call them over.
DAY 2 - Met a girl from pinaylove. Cute college girl who said she was par time English tutor. Came on time and she was fun, filled with energy. Stayed all night and kept me up all night as well. Paid her 6 K.
DAY 3 - Another girl from dating site. She was par time model (as per her). Showed me some modelling pics as well. Nice ass but only allowed fingering. No anal. Long hair which was nice. Paid her 7 K + VT bombshell perfume she had requested.
DAY 4 - Had a plan to meet another one from a dating site but she was not able to make it, so tried various go go bars. Lot of girls there on avg they were asking for 3. 5 to 4 k ST and there was entrance fee around 300 to 500 peso, and lady drink around 750 peso.
DT.
Thanks for the post DT. This will motivate in deciding my next mongering trip.