Cheap a$$e$ - what pisses me off most in Las Vegas - more so than bottle whores

[ashroid]

Ok - I need some advice from all of you, any of you.

Whenever I'm in Las Vegas, more often than not, I'll do bottle service.

Most of the time I go with a group that's pretty cool on paying right then and there or we have an understanding that we will pay our share back.

However, sometimes I'll get one or more of the following:

- the one to a few that don't feel they should pay to sit at your table because they don't drink the liquor from the bottle service.
- the girl or guy that says they paid, but really, they didn't or they seriously cheaped out on contributing.

FYI : I have done it where I collect money beforehand, but mostly this is when I've organized a large group (i.e. bachelor/bachelorette parties and a few birthdays).

I make it a point of telling people in advance what to expect in terms of cost. They say they're cool with it and they'll buck up. But, then some of those people end up being d*cks and making excuses.

How do you deal with "those people"?

Any suggestions are appreciated.

[dogeaters]

As hard as it may be, I think the only real solution is not to invite them next time out...

if you have to invite them... then maybe try and get the money from them before you even enter the club... that way if they dont want to pay then they wont be experiencing the vip with you...

I had a friend that came to my poker game and won big within a few hours.. then cashed out and never really gave anyone at least a chance at winning some of their money back... he cashed out 600 once then 1000 the next time... we were playing sorta small 100 buy no limit with 2-2 binds... after he cashed out he sat around and drank and watch us try to get unstuck... nonetheless... i dont invite him over for poker night anymore...

[dnix]

Im not paying for liquor I dont drink. It has nothing to do with money, because my bar tab is usually equal or more, to what someone contributes to table service.

I also dont need your table reservation to get in the club, nor do I sit at the table. I have a table and chairs in my hotel room if my legs need a rest.

All of this will be said up front before we ever book our trip.

That being said, if its a bachellor party, birthday, or some kind of special event, I will contribute. I conceded to whatever that person wants to do.

[IRockNvegas]

there's one in every crowd, if it's a group decision the table cost is split evenly among us, cash up front and never put on a cc.

[nyc2vegas]

look bottom line is this, if there is an agreement in palce that everyone will pitch in and then people start the bullshit excuses I just never hang with them again. what I would do is never do large groups again, I would just organize a crew of 4 or 5 and thats it.

[ChappStick]

Excommunicate!
Excommunicate!
Excommunicate!
When people do this I pretty much press the "Mute" button on my imaginary life remote.
_UCK THESE PEOPLE

[nassau]

I agree. Money up front. Pay in cash..No hassles no hurt feelings....

[Temeculero]

God I hate the excuses. "Im not drinking vodka". "Ill just sit at the table and not drink from the bottles"... ect ect.
The worst is your case, when the person agree's before hand and then doesn't want to pay or starts with the excuses.
I feel for you brother.

[ashroid]

...

Thanks everyone for your responses. I've been planning trips and the parties that go with it for sometime now (only in the last several years in Las Vegas and mostly for bachelor parties, divorce parties and birthdays).

I know I'm going again this year and unfortunately for one of those times, I'm gonna be put in that situation again.

I'm the one that's gonna be making the booking for the tables.

The problem is it's someone I know and am in some of the same social circles with.

But, f*ck it. You're all right. Like that line says: gas, grass or a$$, nobody rides for free.

[nyc2vegas]

Excommunicate!
Excommunicate!
Excommunicate!
When people do this I pretty much press the "Mute" button on my imaginary life remote.
_UCK THESE PEOPLE

AND program them under DO NOT ANSWER in your cell