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Hi Anthony,

Thanks for the update- much appreciated.   I have been going to Stock since before the Ste Catherine location and admire the work you do. I usually visit about every other month and drop a good amount of money.  

It does seem like there are a good amount of customers, but a shortage of dancers. I don’t know all the reasons for that, but I haven’t been as often due to the roster as is. Compared to how it was pre-pandemic it just isn’t the same. Not trying to be critical, but just providing feedback (which I’m sure you have heard). 
 

I would be willing to pay more for dances, $25 or even $30 if that would attract better talent.  Just a suggestion.  
 

Again thanks for everything. Stock is fantastic and so glad you are addressing the concerns of longtime clientele.  
 

On 11/14/2021 at 4:06 PM, brettnyc said:

your report sounds encouraging if you mean the big dudes have a lot of muscle - bodybuilders?   How was the crowd at Campus ?  Did they have long lag times between dancers?  I recall the last time I was at Campus, which was pre-Covid, there was awkward pause between dancers and it wasn't as well attended as it was in the  past.

Crowd was good at Campus… lots of women.  Full house when I was there.  The big dudes weren’t all muscle… just large.  But also other types as well.  

His body is ridiculous.  Love that bubble butt.   

I’ve always wanted a dance with Frank… I have to put him on my “list”.  Wishing some of the other regulars would return to dancing.  Lineup has been a bit scarce.  

Went to Campus Friday November 5 around 11:30 pm and it was packed.  Seems people are getting out. Club is now open until 3:00 am on weekends. I counted around 10 dancers. Some I recognized from before Covid. A few were really big dudes.  
Hopefully now that customers have returned, the dancers will follow. 
 

Didn’t bother to try Stock.  Maybe next time.  

I will be heading to Mtl on Friday, October 5! Will report back.

Thanks for the review. Love hearing about the experiences. After a long absence, and saving $, I will be in Montreal Friday June 1. So excited.

I have stopped doing a lap dance a few times after just one song. Not a big deal at all.... just wasn't clicking and simple as that. $20 for 4 minutes of work ... not too shabby for the dancer. One dance is better than none after all.

I am hoping to go this Friday night if I can swing it.

Have Fun! Bring cash and don't be shy. I recommend Phillipe at Stock if he's still dancing or Jaycob.

Definitely go to both Stock and Campus, they are just a block away. Bring lots of $20s and don't be shy about going up to a dancer you like and asking for a dance -- he will be happy to oblige. And be prepared to be hit up by lots of dancers -- if not interested, just be direct, but polite, and say no thanks, not tonight. Don't drink too much and have fun!

Thank you Stock Bar for responding -- it is much appreciated. This is a good discussion because it really is a big problem. I have talked to other customers at the bar who this has happened to as well.

I think customers may be hesitant to go to management for various reasons: perhaps they don't know who is in charge, they may think the bar is in on it, they don't want to make a scene, they feel cheated and just want to leave, etc...

I hope the dancers can understand that this costs them $$ in the long run. They are losing out on repeat business. Something to consider.

Over-counting is such a pervasive problem, it really deters me as a customer. I have been going to clubs for the past 20 years and it can really ruin the experience.

First, if I am ever overcharged, even by just one song, I will never do another dance with that dancer. No exceptions. In the long run they lose so much money. They got an extra $20 or $40 from me but it cost them hundreds of dollars in future revenue. Just a poor business decision. I hate the feeling of being hustled. And there are other dancers who are honest I would rather patronize. BTW, I am not senile or going deaf... I can hear the songs and count!

There have been times when I paid the correct amount and then told I owe for more songs. If I am mad enough I will stand my ground and simply say "that's all I am paying for.... we can take it up with the manager if you'd like." Then I cross that dancer off my list. Other times I just pay and leave the bar in a bad mood. Only once did I talk to management about it, and they said they'd talk to the dancer. But didn't do me any good.

I wish Stock would address this somehow-- it would eliminate conflicts, and I would definitely spend more time/money there. Have some sort of timer or counter in the booth. One place I went to you had to buy tokens and drop them in a box before each song. It resolved the issue... dancers weren't being underpaid (if that's an issue) and customers weren't being overcharged. I like the suggestion of using the stopwatch on my phone. That could be a solution as well.

I think Stock is a great club and my experience is that many dancers will try to take advantage by overcounting because most customers will just pay, to avoid a scene, like the posters. However if we don't do business with those dancers and instead direct it towards the honest ones, that will send a message.

Thanks to management for taking this matter into consideration.

Hi, I went to Stock Idol one year and it is a great event -- not that crowded. However, once the contest starts most of the dancers were interested in watching it or competing. So if you are looking to get dances, I recommend going early.