West Village Body work / Info?

[luvsrubs]

I hesitate to post too many inquires at once, but I have been away and have some catching up to do so.......

http://www.masseurfinder.com/members/g10013.shtml?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=local_update&utm_term=discount

This was a long url if it doesn't work I'll try and come back and correct it. He has no reviews and I can't really get a handle. The best of course would be if one our prestigious members had been there before to provide some insight. Advanced thanks.

[luvsrubs]

Oops. I realized after I posted that I had neglected to look at his rates! Good lord!

[DirtyHarry]

yikes he's expensive!

[+ beethoven]

NYC prices are edging up -- as they always do. $160 is getting to be standard, and I'd consider $180 a bit pricey, but I wouldn't exclaim, "Yikes," or "Good lord!" Yes, you can get excellent massages for less, and I had a good masseur here, but for $180, I expect more than he gave me -- I can get the same for less. Another of my long-time regulars (7 years) has kept his $150 fee, but now gives me 45 minutes, not 60. That's $200/hour, and I'm beginning to think that he has seen the last of me. I agree with you, you ought to decline to pay these prices. But neither of you ought to be as surprised as you seem to be.

[DirtyHarry]

I disagree. $180 is getting close to the price Id expect of an escort. $140 seems far more reasonable to me, especially when these masseurs have virtually no overhead, as opposed to a salon taking half the fee.

[+ EVdude]

The rising prices have pushed me to the spas every now and then to support my "new" $140/hr max. My one reg masseur hit me with the increase yesterday. But he gives a damn good massage and will continue on with him. But there remain some amazing sub-$120 guys.

[luvsrubs]

Respectfully I must disagree that I shouldn't have been surprised. I agree that NYC prices are rising. I can't afford most of the restaurants in my neighborhood anymore because rising rents are forcing up restaurant prices if they want to stay in business. The same could be said of masseurs. However, as you said 180 is a bit extreme for something advertised as 60 minutes of "massage therapy" and 270 for 90 minutes.... That "massage therapy" still gives this masseur a lot of wiggle room when he can decide how sensual the "therapy" is going to be. And there are some escorts from the ads I've read not to mention more outright sexual masseur ads that keep the price at 200. At 300 he still has to define what is "sensual" and thus more wiggle room even if he is nude. Given the fact that his pictures don't convey any particularly extraordinary beauty....I find the prices both surprising and audacious. Of course, I haven't had a massage from him, and will not. However if someone does decide for whatever reason to go to him, I'd still love to hear what the 300 got you. I should possibly add that I also have a pretty regular masseur whom I've been seeing for little over a year, and he recently lowered his price for me. "sometimes suddenly there is ......' etc etc

[+ sync]

I agree that NYC prices are rising. I can't afford most of the restaurants in my neighborhood anymore because rising rents are forcing up restaurant prices if they want to stay in business. The same could be said of masseurs.

 

I continually wonder when the real estate greed in New York City is going to have an equal and opposite reaction.

[Midtownm4m]

Here is his reply when I asked why he charges more than others in NYC

 

"I live in the West Village where I offer a premium service in a private ground floor apartment with no roommates or doormen. My rates need to reflect the exceptional bodywork that I am able to provide and my clients appreciate the sensual and erotic edge which is a wonderful combination that is extremely difficult to find here in the city especially with so many men exaggerating and even lying about their training or licensing. In comparison to what's being offered in New York, my clients prefer to spend a little more knowing they will receive the level of service they've been aching for. You get what you pay for in the city and my rent is 3400 so my rates need to reflect the cost of living where I do business"

[luvsrubs]

Well I appreciate that he wrote back to you and with at least a kind of credible explanation. If he is a good as he sounds, then perhaps it would be worth it to spend the extra.......if one has it. If you go, I'd love to hear.

[DirtyHarry]

I would also love to hear a review from someone here. It's expensive but could potentially be worth it!

[pubic_assistance]

Respectfully I must disagree that I shouldn't have been surprised. I agree that NYC prices are rising. I can't afford most of the restaurants in my neighborhood anymore because rising rents are forcing up restaurant prices if they want to stay in business. The same could be said of masseurs. However, as you said 180 is a bit extreme for something advertised as 60 minutes of "massage therapy" and 270 for 90 minutes.... That "massage therapy" still gives this masseur a lot of wiggle room when he can decide how sensual the "therapy" is going to be. And there are some escorts from the ads I've read not to mention more outright sexual masseur ads that keep the price at 200. At 300 he still has to define what is "sensual" and thus more wiggle room even if he is nude. Given the fact that his pictures don't convey any particularly extraordinary beauty....I find the prices both surprising and audacious. Of course, I haven't had a massage from him, and will not. However if someone does decide for whatever reason to go to him, I'd still love to hear what the 300 got you. I should possibly add that I also have a pretty regular masseur whom I've been seeing for little over a year, and he recently lowered his price for me. "sometimes suddenly there is ......' etc etc

Clearly wiggle room is the issue here...but my session was a very expert massage and even MORE than I expected in the erotic territory. Older guy, not a puppy. In good shape. Nice personality, and yes he is living right in the West Village so his rent is a premium to be able to host right in Manhattan. So I definitely got my money's worth.

[+ beethoven]

I'm a bit surprised that someone (Midtownm4m) asked a masseur a direct question about his rates, and I'm impressed by Garrett's articulate reply, which I found entirely honest and rational. Thank you for asking him!

I think that pubic_assistance's post is right on the money. He paid a premium price, but seems to have received a premium service, especially the "MORE than I expected in the erotic territory."

It's a question of what you can afford, and are willing to pay. If Midtownm4m isn't willing to pay $180, that's his business. Pubic_assistance was obviously willing, and was pleased with his experience. That's the free market at work. I know quite a few people who have paid $600 or even more to see "Hamilton." As much as I'd like to see it, I won't pay that price -- even though a $600 theater ticket isn't my rent or food money. I just don't think it's worth it. But almost everyone I know loved the musical, and wants to see it again.

Right now, I'm not spending $180 on massages. Maybe next month I will. (And I know a good masseur to see!)

[pubic_assistance]

I'm a bit surprised that someone (Midtownm4m) asked a masseur a direct question about his rates, and I'm impressed by Garrett's articulate reply, which I found entirely honest and rational. Thank you for asking him!

I think that pubic_assistance's post is right on the money. He paid a premium price, but seems to have received a premium service, especially the "MORE than I expected in the erotic territory."

It's a question of what you can afford, and are willing to pay. If Midtownm4m isn't willing to pay $180, that's his business. Pubic_assistance was obviously willing, and was pleased with his experience. That's the free market at work. I know quite a few people who have paid $600 or even more to see "Hamilton." As much as I'd like to see it, I won't pay that price -- even though a $600 theater ticket isn't my rent or food money. I just don't think it's worth it. But almost everyone I know loved the musical, and wants to see it again.

Right now, I'm not spending $180 on massages. Maybe next month I will. (And I know a good masseur to see!)

The most common issue that some men have with "massage" costs quoted over $ 100/120 is that they want to be CHEAP and offer a shitty tip for MORE than the massage. A professional knows what he is worth and isn't going to leave the extras up to chance. Garrett is very skilled, very nice and very willing to please. So the base price is compatible with the service guaranteed for that price. Simple.

[tsgarp]

Pass.

[luvsrubs]

And it's discussions like this on this forum, that allow all of us to make reasonable choices for what we feel we want and what we can afford. Certainly sounds worth it for a real splurge if the time arises and I'm glad to know that if I chose to do it, it would be money well spent. Thanks to all.