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[HorseTrader]

Does anyone know how much ficha money AB girls must make in a working day, I was told by an AB girl $150 dollars, that sounds too much to me is this accurate?

At $8 a drink they need to buy like 19 drinks? Also what happens if the girl cannot cover the daily minimum amount do they have to pay from their own pocket to cover the rest?

I have to believe that $150 per shift is far higher than reality for a typical AB or HK girl. My memory may be failing me, but I remember girls telling me that they make between $3 and $4 per drink. Even at $4 per drink, it would take 37 drinks per shift to make $150 per shift. For an 8 hour shift, that comes to one drink every 13 minutes. When I look around AB or HK, most of the girls are waiting for a customer to spend money. They certainly aren't averaging one drink every 13 minutes.

My guess is the hotter HK and AB girls average closer to $75 per shift for fichas. The average ones would make much less. There seems to be a higher ratio of customers to girls at night, so I expect the night shift girls make more drinks than the day shift girls.

A girl telling you $150 per shift isn't surprising. She wants you to think her time is valuable so you will kick in your share of $150.

[Member #4450]

Does anyone know how much ficha money AB girls must make in a working day, I was told by an AB girl $150 dollars, that sounds too much to me is this accurate?

At $8 a drink they need to buy like 19 drinks? Also what happens if the girl cannot cover the daily minimum amount do they have to pay from their own pocket to cover the rest?

[Jackie888]

It's Tax day +1.

Barely survived.

So I'm playing hooky and will be spending today in Tijuana (mostly HK and Adelitas).

Let me know if you guys want a special report on a Thursday visit. I've not been down here in the middle of the week in a decade.

[Donorita]

I was in Tijuana last year and spent a fantastic 11 hours. Which included 2 different girls and copious amounts of alcohol. For that excursion I booked the cheapest room at the hk hotel. Was in at 8 pm and left 7 am spending about 3 hours total in the room.

I'm get the honor and luxury of getting another trip down south but this time for 3 days. I was wondering if anyone has stayed at the hk hotel in a longer term basis? Ie more than a day or 2. Do you think my stuff will be safe, is it up to the mark on cleanliness? Etc? Basically would you recommend it for a 3 day stay? I figured I'd spring for a more expensive room this time.

Anyone's thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again.

Kkreeac

Stay safe and play safe.

I've stayed about 8 times in the past two years and have never had a problem. My only issue has been poor AC function from fall to spring. Find a Las Chavales coupon for half price rooms with the purchase of a bucket of ten beers for about $22. I live in Texas and will be back on May 19.

[Drew996]

I'm SO STRESSED BECAUSE OF TAX DAY!

I seriously need a naked chica on each lap to lower my blood pressure.

Wonder which section I could take a deduction on all the chica propinas.

Yeah, It's in ScheduleC (own business) section 24 for Travel (Cascada & Gas) and Meals (Don't we all like to eat the chicas?).

[The Tall Man]

I was in Tijuana last year and spent a fantastic 11 hours. Which included 2 different girls and copious amounts of alcohol. For that excursion I booked the cheapest room at the hk hotel. Was in at 8 pm and left 7 am spending about 3 hours total in the room.

I'm get the honor and luxury of getting another trip down south but this time for 3 days. I was wondering if anyone has stayed at the hk hotel in a longer term basis? Ie more than a day or 2. Do you think my stuff will be safe, is it up to the mark on cleanliness? Etc? Basically would you recommend it for a 3 day stay? I figured I'd spring for a more expensive room this time.

Anyone's thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again.

Kkreeac

Stay safe and play safe.

Yes stayed many times for 1 to 4 days, never a problem. Just DON'T bring any valuables, just your change of cloths and a few personal items and you will be fine.

Have fun!

The Tall Man.

[Artisttyp]

Who is going to confirm that?

Its all you buddy. Let us know how it goes.

[Super Gato]

Getting a taxi there looks simple but where do you catch one to get back to the border?

Taxi Libre owns the concession in front of Hong Kong. You stand in front of the club for less than a minute and you'll get a taxi.

Yellow Taxi owns the concession in front of Adelita.

Outside of the designated taxi stands in front of the bars, you can flag down a moving taxi quickly. In most cases available taxis will flag you down. The drivers will honk and aask if you need a ride.

The only time this isn't the case is during a rainstorm when all taxis in cities around the world become invisible.

[Jackie888]

I'm SO STRESSED BECAUSE OF TAX DAY!

I seriously need a naked chica on each lap to lower my blood pressure.

Wonder which section I could take a deduction on all the chica propinas.

[Kkreeac]

I was in Tijuana last year and spent a fantastic 11 hours. Which included 2 different girls and copious amounts of alcohol. For that excursion I booked the cheapest room at the hk hotel. Was in at 8 pm and left 7 am spending about 3 hours total in the room.

I'm get the honor and luxury of getting another trip down south but this time for 3 days. I was wondering if anyone has stayed at the hk hotel in a longer term basis? Ie more than a day or 2. Do you think my stuff will be safe, is it up to the mark on cleanliness? Etc? Basically would you recommend it for a 3 day stay? I figured I'd spring for a more expensive room this time.

Anyone's thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again.

Kkreeac

Stay safe and play safe.

[GolfSexRroll]

Getting a taxi there looks simple but where do you catch one to get back to the border?

They are EVERYWHERE. Taxis that is! Stand in one spot outside of either entrance to Hong Kong, and they will beep, siren, or have a guy outside of the cab screaming TAXI!

[Rohan Cid]

Getting a taxi there looks simple but where do you catch one to get back to the border?

[Baxter Slade]

. The Gay Plaza.

Who is going to confirm that?

[ScatManDoo]

There are 5 peso buses that will leave you on calle 5 and madero. One block from Revolucion. Its hard to explain where to catch them. Maybe two blocks from where the taxis are. Going back to the border you can hop the 5 peso bus across the street from MC Donalds at the back entrance of Plaza Santa Cecilia. The Gay Plaza.

Thanks, that would be 2nd street.

But if my final destination in Tijuana was a bar or hotel in La Zona, these other bus lines / routes would require even farther walks.

I've been going to LZ for the last 10 1/2 years. And I've always been tapped into the intel. From the ground since I've always read Tijuana hooker boards since a time even before my first visit to La Zona. In this time frame there have been periods of great danger on the streets and periods of time with relatively good safety. Right now we are in time period of heightened danger from both rateros AND the policia.

It is prudent right now to take taxis directly to wherever you are going in Tijuana, especially locations in La Zona.

[ScatManDoo]

I have the opposite approach from HornyTraveler regarding taxis. I never ask how much and just tell get in the cab. When I get there I hand them 50 pesos and say gracias. I have never had one complain or say anything about what I gave him or her.

JFP,

I'm glad that this approach has so far worked well for you, but I would be hesitant to try it.

JPF manner of "no negotiation" is probably not well suited for Mexico and especially the culture of service providers in Tijuana (including taxi service).

As a voracious reader reader of these Tijuana forums, over the years I have read hundreds, maybe even thousands, of reports where Tijuana vendors and service providers attempt to scam their customer (locals and gringos alike). I've also heard scores of first hand reports from fellow mongers who have endured disagreements with Tijuana vendors over fees and / or services rendered. Have you ever heard the term "Tijuana Hustle"? A very common ploy is attempts by servers and business owners to take advantage of non-specified terms (and many times even dishonestly changing the fees and terms of agreed upon deals that were specified).

I glad this has worked out every time for you JPF, but I would never agree to accept services (like taxi rides or other services) in Tijuana without a clear meeting of the minds as to what the total costs will be. And I wouldn't recommend your strategy to others.