Hong Kong Club Reports

Activity: Cost/Time Log
HK Entrance: One drink beer ($4), no tip
5 to 10 minutes HK water $3:50
1) Subtotal 8 to 9 dollars @ 15 to 20 minutes
Fischa Drink $7 to 8 + tip @ 25 min
La Bella $ 11 to 21 @ 30 min
Arriba $60 @ 60 minutes

2) HK Exit $99 (9 + 9 + 21 + 60)

Taxi Round trip $10 - 20 minutes
Border crossing from 15 to 40 minutes depending on the time.

3) Welcome to USA past CBP - 2 hour later $ 109 USD spent/HK - 1 hour

$30 could be as low as 27% or high as 80 % of the total HK cost based on choices.

[QUOTE=Efjayel]It's still expensive. Bottled water goes for 3.50 plus tip. I tip $1 dollar. So that's like already $5 bucks! And it's funny cause the first few times I went to Tj I didn't think buying bottled water was expensive. And I would try a few bars so before I knew it I'd be down like $30 bucks just on water alone since the bars don't allow you to walk in holding water from another bar. That's already half the money I could use to take a girl upstairs.[/QUOTE]

Those who do not believe you can use peso in the bar, check out the link Belgrath just posted today at 'Tijuana Reports". Right at the exact 4 min mark it shows the drink prices. 3.50 dll (US) or 42 pesos.

You save 36 cent (5 pesos) per beer, which is your waiter tip.

You have $1.50 or 20 pesos that can be used to feel up two dancers while you drink it.

$5 US spent ,one drink,waiter tip and two dancers felt up. A fine day to be in the zona. lol

Try that in the USA. I know many that you would not even get in the door for $5.

[QUOTE=Sound7]Activity: Cost/Time Log
HK Entrance: One drink beer ($4), no tip
5 to 10 minutes HK water $3:50
1) Subtotal 8 to 9 dollars @ 15 to 20 minutes
Fischa Drink $7 to 8 + tip @ 25 min
La Bella $ 11 to 21 @ 30 min
Arriba $60 @ 60 minutes

2) HK Exit $99 (9 + 9 + 21 + 60) [/QUOTE]At the club I was at we would have gave a guy like you the VIP treatment.

Very Ignorant Patron ( clubs have a sense of humor).

Reserved for those who spend to much for to little.

Missed all peso discounts ,no bargains.

You guys better quit and post something about tapping something ass or whatever otherwise you gonna get CC pissed again LOL!

Since the peso drop, I've used pesos almost exclusively. I also enjoy this discussion about tipping and money management.

One thing, however, is tipping the girls 10 pesos. Since the demise of the 10 peso note, all that's left are the coins. Do you still tip the chicas in peso coins? I've been carrying some $1 bills just for that purpose (Easier to carry, easy to slip into a g-string or a bra cup). Any chica resistance to the coins? I'd rather use them instead of $1 bills.

[QUOTE=HornyTraveler]You guys better quit and post something about tapping something ass or whatever otherwise you gonna get CC pissed again LOL![/QUOTE]

Good call HT!

No, but everyone has good points. I don't wanna restate what has already been said but all of you are pretty much on the same page as I am. I ONLY use pesos and spend FAR less money in the long run than I did when I used dollars.

My point was that there is alot of BS chit chat about nonsense most of the time rather than trip reports. I generally DON'T post because it usually isn't very exciting and/or I am keeping the girls info to myself until I am DONE with her. Some of you have seen my posts on TJA.

To each his own...

You can go back to your in depth discussion of chip scams and other assorted waiter hijinks now.

CC

[QUOTE=Sgt Perv]
What is it exactly that you do not like about your money?[/QUOTE]

Spending it.

You guys really think $1 tip for a drink is too much? I kind of figured it as the minimum for a tip without looking like a tight ass.


[QUOTE=Pablito Diablito]#1 Use pesos

#2 if you are going to be bar hopping, don't buy a drink in every bar, but also, don't stand around, moving target is harder to hit. If you just want to see what is going on, do a loop around the place, and don't give the waiters a chance to get a word out.

#3 sparkling water is a great drink to save with because the can of Ciel is not transparent and the pinche waiter has no clue if it is empty, just keep it in hand empty or not.

#4 US$1 is too much of a tip (IMHO). I make it a point to bring a pocket full of change and tip everyone, a quarter here, 5 pesos there, 75cents for the cum mopers, US$1 is for the waiter who gets my favorita off of your lap and brings her over to my table!

#5 learn to speak more spanish[/QUOTE]

1. I probably should but I hate having to exchange money and then doing the conversion math.

2. Yeah I learned my lesson. I don't stick around in one place and keep moving. And if anyone bothers me I just tell them I'm looking for a friend. They don't bother me after that.

3. I order bottled water. But I rarely ever finish them. Many times I never even open them. And each time the waiters come near me to get a good look at the bottle since they can't tell from a distance that it's empy.

4. I dont know, I would think giving coin change as a tip makes me look cheap. But Cadet Perv has a point. Giving less than a dollar might insult them but won't stop them from serving me.

5. I do know spanish. Very well in fact. Really helpful when chatting up the ladies. :D

[QUOTE=Efjayel]Spending it.

You guys really think $1 tip for a drink is too much? I kind of figured it as the minimum for a tip without looking like a tight ass.[/QUOTE]Then quit spending so much of your money.

They are TIPS no real min.

Are you looking for VIP status?

Are you worried that if they perceive you as watching your money that they will not put you on the top of their list of "people to try to scam"?[QUOTE]1. I probably should but I hate having to exchange money and then doing the conversion math.[/QUOTE]Easy fix! Make and carry a conversion card with you.

Small ,yet big type, half an index card.

Conversion of $1$3 $5 $10 $30 $40 $60

I understand for you doing math in the zona, it is dangerous.

People seeing you count to 25 might misunderstand you.

I mean, standing there in the zona barefoot with your tongue and pecker out so that you can use your fingers,toes, ears, nose and pecker. It does look bad.

[QUOTE=Phordphan] Do you still tip the chicas in peso coins? I've been carrying some $1 bills just for that purpose (Easier to carry, easy to slip into a g-string or a bra cup). Any chica resistance to the coins? I'd rather use them instead of $1 bills.[/QUOTE]A chica turning down money, surely you jest.

Chicas will always want more.

I show what I am offering first (very important), they always take it.

It is not so much what you do as it is how you do it.

I do not show any US currency ever in the zona, they take MXN or nothing.

If I have to break a large bill, I go to a shop/store (buy pack of gum) or to the bartender.

NEVER the waiter. I am not giving him an opening to scam me.

[QUOTE=Cobra Comander] I generally DON'T post because it usually isn't very exciting and/or I am keeping the girls info to myself until I am DONE with her. [/QUOTE]What is up with this?

You complain that others do not post what you will not post.

Bad monger !

Some services are freebies with TLC for VIPs at HK and some basic service are rip-off for VIPs at HK. TLC (Tender Loving Care) for some HK VIPs.

Not having timely information about structure, currency exchange or clubs in general would make one less ignorant anywhere in the world.
VIP: No bargains, over priced, poor service?, repeat? and club advantage. LOL HK Staff & ISG members. Learning process which can be painful in come cases.
[QUOTE=Sgt Perv]At the club I was at we would have gave a guy like you the VIP treatment.

Very Ignorant Patron ( clubs have a sense of humor).

Reserved for those who spend to much for to little.

Missed all peso discounts ,no bargains.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Efjayel]Spending it.

You guys really think $1 tip for a drink is too much? I kind of figured it as the minimum for a tip without looking like a tight ass.


[/QUOTE]

Minimum for a tip in the US, specifically in San Diego and Los Angeles is a dollar. Now contrast Hollywood to Tijuana. On the shady side of Tijuana I would tip about half of what I would tip in LA. Now as a rule always has exceptions, when you do find a responsible waiter that does not give you a hard time, hook him up. Reward good waiter behavior, but don't let him be a dick and then give him the equivalent of almost 14 pesos PLUS whatever else he has stolen from you in shortchange. The TJ locals don't tip US$1 for every drink. It is a matter of blending into the local culture...when in Rome...

But, you should always tip. I try to always tip the bathroom guy at least 2 pesos. Kids on the street, some nickels and pennies. try and through a handful of change in your pockets before you leave next time and spread the love around, and clean out your car's change tray. Nickels and pennies don't mean much to you, but to that guy with no arms dancing in the border line it is the difference between eating or not.

Oh, I would not recommend giving the dancers change, that does look tacky. Stick to the US one dollar mark there, unless you come across some $2s, the girls love them and think they are lucky.

[QUOTE=Pablito Diablito] On the shady side of Tijuana I would tip about half of what I would tip in LA. Reward good waiter behavior, but don't let him be a dick and then give him the equivalent of almost 14 pesos PLUS whatever else he has stolen from you in shortchange. The Tijuana locals don't tip US$1 for every drink. It is a matter of blending into the local culture. When in Rome.

But, you should always tip. I try to always tip the bathroom guy at least 2 pesos. Kids on the street, some nickels and pennies. Try and through a handful of change in your pockets before you leave next time and spread the love around, and clean out your car's change tray. Nickels and pennies don't mean much to you, but to that guy with no arms dancing in the border line it is the difference between eating or not.[/QUOTE]You are not being cheap you are tipping.

My loose coins I give to the needy.

Nothing wrong with doing a little humanitarian work while visiting, it is good for your soul.

I do not want to see anyone starve when I can hand them coins that if I dropped I may not stop to pick up.

We are human and so are they.

I really hope your post are either because English is not you first language or they are drug/alcohol related, I could understand.

I would hate to think they are natural normal thoughts.

[QUOTE=Sound7]Some services are freebies with TLC for VIPs at HK and some basic service are rip-off for VIPs at HK. TLC (Tender Loving Care) for some HK VIPs. [/QUOTE]It is a business.

Nothing is free, you either have or will pay for it.

[QUOTE=Sound7]Not having timely information about structure, currency exchange or clubs in general would make one less ignorant anywhere in the world.
VIP: No bargains, over priced, poor service?, repeat? and club advantage. LOL HK Staff & ISG members. Learning process which can be painful in come cases.[/QUOTE]
1.) It does not make you less ignorant, it makes you less informed.

That is why we talk about thing to correct the situation.

Ignorance will shine through no matter how informed you are.

2.) If learning process is painful in"come" cases...see a doctor asap.

One U$ dollar is right to tip, anything less you look cheap to the waiter and the girl your sitting with.
I buy a few beers and water and my total at the end of the trip is about $5-10 in tips to the bar and another $5 for the cumboys for 3x visit.
Always remember to keep the waiter happy so he stays off your back it works for me!