Yo, thought it would be a good idea to post a quick tips thread for people that are not familiar with the club scene and dont know how to get past the line. Like many of the club vets here, I dont wait in line, nor do I get turned away from a club, be it here in LA or in when I'm in Vegas. I hope some of the other vets add to this thread 
Tip 1: Do not get in line! When you arrive, first scope the scene out, see who is getting let in, who is working the rope, and most importantly, who has the clipboard and is checking people in. The guy or girl with the clipboard at the door is usually the person with the most power, and should be your main target.
Tip 2: Walk straight to the front of the line. Got a big group? Go no more than 2 at a time. Lie to the people in line and tell them you have a table and need to check in, or, if you're a big dude like me, just tell people to move and act like you work there/own the place. Your attitude and how you look when you get to the front of the line will help you get in faster.
Tip 3: Get the person with the clipboards attention. Ask about table service from a bouncer if you have to get their attention that way, or just smile and stare until you make eye contact.
Tip 4: Tell the person who is deciding if you get in that you have a tip of X amount of dollars for X amount of people, then show that person the money, and be discreet, but be polite and they will open the rope and let you in. I have found that $20-$40 per person will get you in, and in rare cases $50.
Tip 5: Ask for a business card and say you may want table service sometime, but only say this after you are in and only if the host is not too busy. You can use this contact next time so you can A) drop names at the door and B) prearrange your arrival/getting in with the host. Jack has provided a list of hosts for each club on this site, so that may help you.
Tip 6: If you are dressed like a douche, are rude, arrogant, or otherwise labeled as a douche at the door- you will never get in and no amount of tipping will get you past the rope.
Tip 1: Do not get in line! When you arrive, first scope the scene out, see who is getting let in, who is working the rope, and most importantly, who has the clipboard and is checking people in. The guy or girl with the clipboard at the door is usually the person with the most power, and should be your main target.
Tip 2: Walk straight to the front of the line. Got a big group? Go no more than 2 at a time. Lie to the people in line and tell them you have a table and need to check in, or, if you're a big dude like me, just tell people to move and act like you work there/own the place. Your attitude and how you look when you get to the front of the line will help you get in faster.
Tip 3: Get the person with the clipboards attention. Ask about table service from a bouncer if you have to get their attention that way, or just smile and stare until you make eye contact.
Tip 4: Tell the person who is deciding if you get in that you have a tip of X amount of dollars for X amount of people, then show that person the money, and be discreet, but be polite and they will open the rope and let you in. I have found that $20-$40 per person will get you in, and in rare cases $50.
Tip 5: Ask for a business card and say you may want table service sometime, but only say this after you are in and only if the host is not too busy. You can use this contact next time so you can A) drop names at the door and B) prearrange your arrival/getting in with the host. Jack has provided a list of hosts for each club on this site, so that may help you.
Tip 6: If you are dressed like a douche, are rude, arrogant, or otherwise labeled as a douche at the door- you will never get in and no amount of tipping will get you past the rope.
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