Quiet Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 What are your thoughts about how much to tip for a private massage at the therapist’s home? Thanks. Spiritualadvisor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritualadvisor Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) It depends on several factors, including the location (is it in a big city with a high cost of living or is it in a rural area with relatively cheaper cost or living, the price, if it’s just therapeutic or sensual or erotic, and if erotic, how erotic? Edited February 19 by Spiritualadvisor pubic_assistance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Let’s say big city and sensual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritualadvisor Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 All the mentioned factors are important, including the duration of the session, 60, 90, 120 minutes, or more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaronArtz Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) If it is sensual massage and the fee is 180-200 I give tips ranging from 20 to 40. If there is any fully interactive play time involved I pay a total of 300 because it was an escort session really. I don't expect an escort experience at a massage rate. I never have a problem getting multiple repeats and nobody has complained about my tips. The above is for 60 minutes, incalls in NYC. Edited February 19 by BaronArtz Saabster, DunwoodyGuy, Spiritualadvisor and 5 others 4 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLJock Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 7 minutes ago, BaronArtz said: If it is sensual massage and the fee is 180-200 I give tips ranging from 20 to 40. If there is any fully interactive play time involved I pay a total of 300 because it was an escort session really. I don't expect an escort experience at a massage rate. I never have a problem getting multiple repeats and nobody has complained about my tips. The above is for incalls in NYC. What about clients that don't hire escorts. How would one know what an escort rate is? I always thought I was a good tipper, but now I'm not so sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newdad Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 15 minutes ago, BaronArtz said: If it is sensual massage and the fee is 180-200 I give tips ranging from 20 to 40. If there is any fully interactive play time involved I pay a total of 300 because it was an escort session really. I don't expect an escort experience at a massage rate. I never have a problem getting multiple repeats and nobody has complained about my tips. The above is for 60 minutes, incalls in NYC. If it becomes an escort session (ie, $300), do you still tip from 20 to 40? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bokomaru Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I keep it simple. 20% of the rate. More if he went overtime and didn’t charge me for it, which does happen sometimes. nate_sf, ketut, pubic_assistance and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Is MT and HE considered escort experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 And thanks to everyone for helping out here. As I get more comfortable with these experiences, I want to make sure I do the right thing. Spiritualadvisor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Mrprofessional Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 23 minutes ago, Quiet said: Is MT and HE considered escort experience? I think that’s “an erotic” massage but it’s not an escort session … bc he’s not using anything other than his hands to help you out. 🙂 Spiritualadvisor, Redwine56 and pubic_assistance 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefin Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 23 minutes ago, Quiet said: Is MT and HE considered escort experience? For me no. That’s included with an erotic massage. To me anything sexual beyond is. Spiritualadvisor and BaronArtz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaronArtz Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 3 hours ago, Quiet said: Is MT and HE considered escort experience? No. It needs to be fully interactive play time. musclestuduws, Redwine56 and pubic_assistance 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaronArtz Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 2 hours ago, Bluefin said: For me no. That’s included with an erotic massage. To me anything sexual beyond is. I agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaronArtz Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 3 hours ago, newdad said: If it becomes an escort session (ie, $300), do you still tip from 20 to 40? No I don't. $300 is ample for an escort experience. But if it is really mind-blowing I will tip more. Unusual though. pubic_assistance and newdad 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyattsville Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I feel that 20% is fair for "rub and tug." Personally I tip at least 25% or more if I find a legit massage with sensual/erotic elements. I feel that if they can actually give a really good therapeutic massage they deserve the tip more than just being cute or naked. nate_sf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viewing ownly Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I do 20%, so at times it ends up weird, like my now retired $110 guy who I'd always leave $132, and he'd chuckle. However, if I get a last-minute up-sell alert, gratuity is off. They've incorporated it into what I was already giving, so that isn't my bad. Redwine56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typical Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Independent masseurs should ask the price they wish to be paid for the services rendered. If the services exceed the advertised labor, a “tip” may very well be warranted. If not, the advertised fee is sufficient. This approach has always worked very well for me. Let’s not play games. n2guysnatl, novaman, EastbayMike and 6 others 2 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyattsville Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I believe that if you want continued great service (or increasingly better) service, tipping is a wise choice. I was chatting about tips with a local masseur who was honest that while everyone gets a great base massage, those who tip regularly get better service with scheduling preference and "extras" on the table. Just keep that in mind. Also with masseurs who work for themselves, know that they are probably paying at least 5% if you us a credit card or other electronic payments. I would think that it is important to tip when you are late, early, shower at their place, rescheduled your appointment or have any special requests like "keep the room hot" or "wear x clothing" or "I need to remain anonymous" or "no oils or scents" or music requests etc. I remember reading a bad review years ago from a client who apparently showed up 30 mins late (due to traffic and parking) showered at the masseur's home before the massage and was offended that he only got 75 mins on the table instead of 90 mins (even though he had now taken up two hours of the masseur's time). All I could think when I read that was it was the masseur who should be writing the bad review about the client and you know the guy would not have tipped either. Tactile Daddy, Simon Suraci, BaronArtz and 2 others 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefin Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Just tip for great service. If you can afford a $200 massage and expect some guy to throw in a hand job you can give him another $40 if it’s a good experience. Simon Suraci 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newdad Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 51 minutes ago, Hyattsville said: I believe that if you want continued great service (or increasingly better) service, tipping is a wise choice. I was chatting about tips with a local masseur who was honest that while everyone gets a great base massage, those who tip regularly get better service with scheduling preference and "extras" on the table. Just keep that in mind. I think this goes back to the comment above by @OZP on whether the masseur and business owner are the same person. Traditionally in the USA, tips go to the waiters as their wages (sadly) and the business owners get the payment for food. Similarly for local masseurs who don't own their businesses, they get tips while their employers the the full payment for the massage. Now for those Masseurs on RentMasseurs or RentMen, that would be different because they're both the business owner and masseur. And if they're trying to provide bad service because you didn't tip them last time despite them getting the full advertised payment, I'd be happy to switch masseurs. MuscleDaddyRWC and GeoMitch 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyattsville Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 15 minutes ago, newdad said: I think this goes back to the comment above by @OZP on whether the masseur and business owner are the same person. Traditionally in the USA, tips go to the waiters as their wages (sadly) and the business owners get the payment for food. Similarly for local masseurs who don't own their businesses, they get tips while their employers the the full payment for the massage. Now for those Masseurs on RentMasseurs or RentMen, that would be different because they're both the business owner and masseur. And if they're trying to provide bad service because you didn't tip them last time despite them getting the full advertised payment, I'd be happy to switch masseurs. Who said anything about bad service? No one. If you get bad service, don't tip - don't go back. What I said is that he was willing to do more for those who tip consistently. It only makes sense, if you have a choice between two clients wanting the same appointment time, I think everyone would choose the one who tips regularly. If a client asks for a prostate massage but never tips, why bother? But if they tip regularly the odds will go way up that the masseur says "Sure." Do you need to tip masseurs who run their own business? I guess not, but I appreciate good service and will gladly pay a few extra bucks to ensure it. I think it is reasonable to expect a good massage when you don't tip, but I also think it is reasonable to expect better service when I do tip regularly. Bluefin and Simon Suraci 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MmM Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) I tip generously at spas, but I won't tip a private masseur. I may round up for conveniece let's say from a 180 to 200, but not a tip when they are already charging more than a typical massage rate. I pay 120 for a 60 min massage to a masseur that comes to my place for a legitimate and excellent massage. For a mediocre massage with MT/HE, 200 should be sufficient. Most of the time these are rub and tugs guised as a massage from an untrained masseur. Now, If it goes into full escorting territory, then I go up accordingly. For the haters: That's just me and you do what you feel comfortable with. Edited February 20 by MmM Typical, MikePDNA51, BaronArtz and 5 others 5 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimby Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I think the use of the word tip is confusing the point for some people. A tip is "to insure proper service." If you would like to ensure or see "service" increase on a future visit then a tip would be a good indicator to the provider. Did they squeeze you in or take you as a last minute request... a tip is appropriate. If you don't think most providers keep a record or payment,, services rendered and gifted amount, I believe you would be wrong. Now... does it need to be 20%... not necessarily, but a little cash is much more memorable than a verbal gratuity and a hug. Yes. the provider is keeping much more of the fee for the service visit (so it is not like you are paying someone that is working on tipped hourly wages) but I think a base $15 to $20 tip is expected. Bluefin, jeezifonly, Hyattsville and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunwoodyGuy Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 22 hours ago, BaronArtz said: If it is sensual massage and the fee is 180-200 I give tips ranging from 20 to 40. If there is any fully interactive play time involved I pay a total of 300 because it was an escort session really. I don't expect an escort experience at a massage rate. I never have a problem getting multiple repeats and nobody has complained about my tips. The above is for 60 minutes, incalls in NYC. In matter such as these, I ALWAYS ask myself, "What would BaronArtz do?" Redwine56, pubic_assistance, Spiritualadvisor and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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