Is Premier starting to die

[Justine2016]

The last few times I have been to Pure/Perla it has seemed to me that business is down and tonight there is only four girls on shift at Perla. The vibe I get is the chain is on the decline. What do others think?

 

[Red Flamingo]

Recession, my dear Sir! We are in a big economic crisis right now.

 

[c1000]

Recession, my dear Sir! We are in a big economic crisis right now.

The Daily — Labour Force Survey, January 2023

Employment increased by 150,000 (+0.8%) in January, and the unemployment rate held steady at 5.0%.

www150.statcan.gc.ca

 

[Hornet]

Premier lost some of their best girls in the last year (Carla, Tracy, Amie). My Premier hobbying has dropped as those girls left or my remaining favs only seem to work weekdays now and rarely weekends so their schedules no longer align to my work schedule.

The industry has shifted to higher mileage as well. What Premier was 3 years ago is what semi-legits are today but semi-legits are less expensive. Both shifted their mileage upwards but some of us only want a BS maximum. And now at Premier you face the upsell beyond BS even if you don’t want it so it can be a hassle that is avoided if you don’t go. If that is the service you want, Seduction is a big competitor. There is also a lack of new reviews. All the new reviews I see are of the semi-legit and holistic spas.

I won’t say they are dead but the landscape has changed and they don’t hold the same position they once did.

 

[Hornet]

The last few times I have been to Pure/Perla it has seemed to me that business is down and tonight there is only four girls on shift at Perla. The vibe I get is the chain is on the decline. What do others think?

It is Valentine’s Day, so the girls could have dates and they realize tonight will largely be a slow night as the clients have their own plans

 

[DurhamDuffer]

I was at Pure last Tuesday at noon and noticed few cars in the front and back.
The place seemed to be quite dead.
In my view it’s the recession in combination with the quality of the girls.
I won’t see anyone that offers cbj.

 

[Knock Off Impact]

Tonight was Valentines Day and a good percentage do have a significant other.

 

[xtc27]

The Daily — Labour Force Survey, January 2023

Employment increased by 150,000 (+0.8%) in January, and the unemployment rate held steady at 5.0%.

www150.statcan.gc.ca

Hmm. That says were not in one yet…Tor Star also saying recession mebbe avoided

David Olive: Will we avoid a recession this year? It’s actually starting to look like we could

Investor sentiment is swinging from gloom to cautious optimism, and the season of negativity is on the wane, David Olive writes.

www.thestar.com

 

[Lv Wmn]

The last few times I have been to Pure/Perla it has seemed to me that business is down and tonight there is only four girls on shift at Perla. The vibe I get is the chain is on the decline. What do others think?

I doubt that anytime I call there are limited availabilities for the ladies I want to see. I was there Sunday around noon for an appointment. When I walked in there was a guy at the counter wondering who was going to be available and when because everyone was already in a session. Hostess listed approximate times and names for availabilities for him and he decided to come back in when ladies became available.

When I drove into the lot two cars were leaving, when I left there was someone else parking.

I think they are leaning more on scheduled appointments rather than walk ins

 

[BananaBoy888]

Premier lost some of their best girls in the last year (Carla, Tracy, Amie). My Premier hobbying has dropped as those girls left or my remaining favs only seem to work weekdays now and rarely weekends so their schedules no longer align to my work schedule.

The industry has shifted to higher mileage as well. What Premier was 3 years ago is what semi-legits are today but semi-legits are less expensive. Both shifted their mileage upwards but some of us only want a BS maximum. And now at Premier you face the upsell beyond BS even if you don’t want it so it can be a hassle that is avoided if you don’t go. If that is the service you want, Seduction is a big competitor. There is also a lack of new reviews. All the new reviews I see are of the semi-legit and holistic spas.

I won’t say they are dead but the landscape has changed and they don’t hold the same position they once did.

I think you hit the nail on the head. Our expectations have shifted and I feel like MPAs have in general become more transactional vs what we've seen in the past. And I don't know exactly where Premier fits into this new landscape.

I want to see them maintain their status quo, but finding new versions of Carla or Tracy is easier said than done. If they go the full Seduction route... well, not my cup of tea, but at least we can see the direction they're headed.

 

[Woody Womb Pecker]

Most of the top tier girls have realized they can make more money working independently so have left. That leaves Premier with the less than stellar girls, which means they're actively competing with other spas like Seductions.

When I see reviews they're ho-hum for the most part and service is alright. That doesn't stir the fire to get me out to the spa.

I don't think Premier is starting to die but it's definitely come down from its pole position of yesteryear. If Premier was still going gangbusters we'd have seen their other planned location(s) open up, which hasn't happened.

 

[sy barite]

"Certain Aspects Of Show Business And Our Thing"....recession proof.

 

[cali99]

I think you hit the nail on the head. Our expectations have shifted and I feel like MPAs have in general become more transactional vs what we've seen in the past. And I don't know exactly where Premier fits into this new landscape.

I want to see them maintain their status quo, but finding new versions of Carla or Tracy is easier said than done. If they go the full Seduction route... well, not my cup of tea, but at least we can see the direction they're headed.

it’s a mugs game always!
some spa owners are back in hong kong
right now and hoping good news comes fast
for Us and as I tell these owners, best you keep your good customers happy because this shit aint changing anytime soon

 

[AznGangsta]

I was at Pure last Tuesday at noon and noticed few cars in the front and back.
The place seemed to be quite dead.
In my view it’s the recession in combination with the quality of the girls.
I won’t see anyone that offers cbj.

I went last week and notiecd it dead too. Saw a few girls in the lineup and wasn't impressed

 

[Davelovezcurves]

"Certain Aspects Of Show Business And Our Thing"....recession proof.

Silvio Dante

 

[xtc27]

"Certain Aspects Of Show Business And Our Thing"....recession proof.

Personally, I still got expenses I‘d cut b4 I touch my hobbying budget

… I think allotta guys think like me…

Making spas not quite recession proof, but resistant

BUT!

… spas that cant hold their regs gonna b in trouble… if yer lookng 4 new clients, that means “guys that dont hobby yet” … & those guys might not venture out if cash = tight…

That being said, when I started out, I nvr asked myself if I had enuf $$$…

 

[Sajam Enjoyer]

I just hate the inconsistency of going to pure and perla and some of these body rubs. When I started out hobbying, I loved it but now I just never know what I'm going to get when I shell out the high price for door fee +extras. At least at a semi-legit I can enjoy a decent to good massage almost every time, at pure and perla, it feels like every girl wants you to pay the $100-$120 to fuck them to even have a chance of a good experience.

Low mileage service is like a lost art these days to these girls

 

[karlcox]

I’ve been hobbying for about 6 years. People have been regularly posting this exact same question for that entire 6 years.

So many “stars” have come and gone from every spa in the 6 years I’ve been hobbying. Turnover happens.

 

[GordianKnot]

I thought this thread is about Doug Ford

 

[xtc27]

I thought this thread is about Doug Ford

Sadly, no…