Medellin Reports

[MiamiHeatLuver]

Vic, you just made her day! The average paisa makes about 20k a day... and that's working full time 10-12 hours a day!

And with that 20k they need to pay Almuerzo, Buseta and mintuos, Now add that up! Fucked-up life.

[Doc Bill]

Please pardon or skip over the non-mongering part of this report: Went to the Museo de Antioquia today and saw some great Botero and other stuff. I also like the El Centro vibe during the day. Had a great Middle-East style dinner somewhere in El Poblado, thanks to another Forum member's hospitality. I actually had gotten tired of baby beef. Early in the evening we went to a salsa club in el centro - Very hot Cuban music and Colombian women - My favorite combination.

We hit Fase 2 afterward. It could have been better but it was totally my fault - I broke every rule that Jackson and others have taught me: Check out the attitude first, check out the level of affection (feigned or not), check touching sensitivity, check ability to have a conversation, check rush status, etc. I ignored it all because I couldn't resist the tight jeans, hot body and beautiful face. It was also the last stop of the day and I didn't want to end it watching porn in my room.

Her name is "Veronica," 22. I enjoyed the visuals and the technics of her performance was fine. Just a rushed attitude and performance, no conversation, and asking me for tips afterward (Thank God I said no to that!).

But like I said it was my own fault. I do like the place, there are some extremely hot women there, some actually nice, and a good atmosphere. I would go back, but with a better brain.

Cost: Assorted tipping: 5000COP, drinks: 38,000COP, and the girl 150,000COP - Total damage: 193,000COP. Not for the faint of budget.

[Hioctane]

It was good to see you again last night. A long time since Santa Marta.

That chica you guys were sitting with I ended up spending some time with her after you guys left. I bought her some drinks and danced with her a little, but when at the table as I put my hand on her leg she pushed it away and told me she was no Puta. This got my attention so I thought I would spend a little time with her to see what she was about. Turns out after a while she brings out a jewlery display. I bought a 10K charm and then after a bit she starts to turn me on to her fat friend who was for sure a WG. As I then made my exit it hit me how hard these people have it. Here is a girl who spent hours working just to make a 10K sale.

As far as the coveted BBBJ in Mayorista in 95% of the time a tip must be offered to get the proper results. I think these girls like to gamble a bit as I offer no amount, just a promise. At first I would tip them 20K, but I soon learned that 10K was enough to made them smile.

Vic, you just made her day! The average paisa makes about 20k a day... and that's working full time 10-12 hours a day!

[You Can]

I have never been to the Medellin area, but cb just doesnt cut it for me, no matter how nice the girl is. That just doesnt do a thing for me, I have never had that happen in Cartagena and I hope I never do.

It was good to see you again last night. A long time since Santa Marta.

That chica you guys were sitting with I ended up spending some time with her after you guys left. I bought her some drinks and danced with her a little, but when at the table as I put my hand on her leg she pushed it away and told me she was no Puta. This got my attention so I thought I would spend a little time with her to see what she was about. Turns out after a while she brings out a jewlery display. I bought a 10K charm and then after a bit she starts to turn me on to her fat friend who was for sure a WG. As I then made my exit it hit me how hard these people have it. Here is a girl who spent hours working just to make a 10K sale.

As far as the coveted BBBJ in Mayorista in 95% of the time a tip must be offered to get the proper results. I think these girls like to gamble a bit as I offer no amount, just a promise. At first I would tip them 20K, but I soon learned that 10K was enough to made them smile.

[Doc Bill]

that girl, vic, was ****. that's why she wouldn't (or couldn't, i should say) go into one of those hotels. she kept asking me for beer (guess she had enough money for food) and trying to get me to go to her house clear across town. i sensed trouble and left her in the dust. my personal rule is that if she doesn't look 20 i ask for i.d. but even that can be faked. ultimately i rely on my intuition.

by the way, vic, it was great to see you again too!

[Doc Bill]

that girl, vic, was ****. that's why she wouldn't (or couldn't, i should say) go into one of those hotels. she kept asking me for beer (guess she had enough money for food) and trying to get me to go to her house clear across town. i sensed trouble and left her in the dust. my personal rule is that if she doesn't look 20 i ask for i.d. but even that can be faked. ultimately i rely on my intuition.

[John Gault]

Had my first Mayorista experience last night, and I loved it. Ran into a group of fellow gringos and watched the scene go by. I didn't partake but there are, as many people here have said, some gems to be had amongst the tubbies.

We took the metro/cable up to Santo Domingo today - Highly recommended, it's really a worthwhile trip.

On the way back we went to casa Energy. My last trip here there were only two girls working, but they seem to have gone through a change. There was a lineup of about 8 girls, maybe two 7's and the rest 8's and 9's. I could have done any one of them. I chose Mariana, a dark little spinner, and she did not disappoint. No GFE and covered bj, which unfortunately I'm finding to be the norm here, but great personality and great performance of the basics. She even went about 10 minutes over the hour time-limit. Highly recommended.

More later.

It was good to see you again last night. A long time since Santa Marta.

That chica you guys were sitting with I ended up spending some time with her after you guys left. I bought her some drinks and danced with her a little, but when at the table as I put my hand on her leg she pushed it away and told me she was no Puta. This got my attention so I thought I would spend a little time with her to see what she was about. Turns out after a while she brings out a jewlery display. I bought a 10K charm and then after a bit she starts to turn me on to her fat friend who was for sure a WG. As I then made my exit it hit me how hard these people have it. Here is a girl who spent hours working just to make a 10K sale.

As far as the coveted BBBJ in Mayorista in 95% of the time a tip must be offered to get the proper results. I think these girls like to gamble a bit as I offer no amount, just a promise. At first I would tip them 20K, but I soon learned that 10K was enough to made them smile.

[Noqrtr61]

BBVA Compass Bank out of Florida allows you to make ATM withdrawals from anywhere in the World without ATM Charges.

Frank Casio!

Yes, I was hoping for the same thing.

My BBVA Compass ATM cards did not work at the BBVA ATMs in Poblado.

[Doc Bill]

Had my first Mayorista experience last night, and I loved it. Ran into a group of fellow gringos and watched the scene go by. I didn't partake but there are, as many people here have said, some gems to be had amongst the tubbies.

We took the metro/cable up to Santo Domingo today - Highly recommended, it's really a worthwhile trip.

On the way back we went to casa Energy. My last trip here there were only two girls working, but they seem to have gone through a change. There was a lineup of about 8 girls, maybe two 7's and the rest 8's and 9's. I could have done any one of them. I chose Mariana, a dark little spinner, and she did not disappoint. No GFE and covered bj, which unfortunately I'm finding to be the norm here, but great personality and great performance of the basics. She even went about 10 minutes over the hour time-limit. Highly recommended.

More later.

[Frank Casio]

BBVA Compass Bank out of Florida allows you to make ATM withdrawals from anywhere in the World without ATM Charges.

Frank Casio!

Bbrocs,

Of all the bank cards you mention, only Citibank has it's own ATM's in Medellin. So aside from the exchange rate, I would think that not having to pay an ATM fee counts for something as well if using let's say a Citbank card at a Citbank ATM as oppsed to using it at a Banco Colombia.

Cheers,

Cubanut

PS. I think the Future of Mongering at least will be making it easier to pay the girls for services rendered.

[Hioctane]

Good info, thanks.

I use the Capital One. You get the bank to bank exchange rate with no transaction fee.

Only hassle was first time using it finding which machines were linked, to successfully complete the transaction. Once that was established, absolutely no problems. Aside from a low max withdrawal (COP400,000), but never had a problem making multiple withdrawals.

I used Capital One too.. but they also charge $1.50 per transaction. That adds up.. Right now I'm using Charles Schwab. No exchange fee AND they refund ALL ATM fees (domestic and international). Pretty sweet actually, I withdraw from a stripclub ATM at home and they refunded their insane $5 fee.

[Bbrocs]

Good info, thanks.

I use the Capital One. You get the bank to bank exchange rate with no transaction fee.

Only hassle was first time using it finding which machines were linked, to successfully complete the transaction. Once that was established, absolutely no problems. Aside from a low max withdrawal (COP400,000), but never had a problem making multiple withdrawals.

Capital one charges 2.00 for using machines outside of network, citibank even at citibank ATM charges 3% unless as said before your citigold or other elite service. Best bang for the buck is TD bank, unless your citigold at a citi branch, and my location for that is San Diego mall, I miss the citibank ATM at blockbuster. Also with some of my cards my bank has no relation with bank if Colombia and will not work. Two examples of that are chase and bank if America.

[Member #3435]

Bbrocs,

Of all the bank cards you mention, only Citibank has it's own ATM's in Medellin. So aside from the exchange rate, I would think that not having to pay an ATM fee counts for something as well if using let's say a Citbank card at a Citbank ATM as oppsed to using it at a Banco Colombia.

Cheers,

Cubanut

PS. I think the Future of Mongering at least will be making it easier to pay the girls for services rendered.

That's thinking out of the box.

On second thought, maybe not!

Too many ways to go on this one.

I'll quit now.

All the best, Schwmm

[Member #3435]

I did a study in Medellin I took 400, 000 pesos out of the same atm at the same time. I used 6 different atm cards from 6 different banks. The best were in this order TDBANK(best), UPSIDE card(www.Upsidecard.com, prepaid debit card that I find to be the cheapest, and I can load from chase for free in 3 days time), Capital one, Citibank, Bank of america, and finally chase. There were no amazing differences in amounts between first and sixth but maybe like 3 dollars difference but still it's your 3 dollars. Times that over a entire week of pulling money out and you got dinner.

BB

Good info, thanks.

I use the Capital One. You get the bank to bank exchange rate with no transaction fee.

Only hassle was first time using it finding which machines were linked, to successfully complete the transaction. Once that was established, absolutely no problems. Aside from a low max withdrawal (COP400,000), but never had a problem making multiple withdrawals.

[Hioctane]

Bbrocs,

Of all the bank cards you mention, only Citibank has it's own ATM's in Medellin. So aside from the exchange rate, I would think that not having to pay an ATM fee counts for something as well if using let's say a Citbank card at a Citbank ATM as oppsed to using it at a Banco Colombia.

Cheers,

Cubanut

PS. I think the Future of Mongering at least will be making it easier to pay the girls for services rendered.

BTW, even if you have a Citibank account there are still ATM fees in Colombia. There are exceptions.

From the best info I found about international ATM fees:

http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...reign_Exchange

3% + $1.50 per transaction for all accounts except for Citigold, Private Bank, International Personal Banking and Global Executive Banking customers which pay 0%;