Independent host?

[dazmac13]

Hi everyone,

i'm looking for recommendations for an independent host....a good one that isn't going to try and tack on $1000s extra on our minimums above what a club host would. Basically there are 8 of us coming from the UK over LDW and we are happy to spend $$, but not to be ripped off. We plan on doing 2-3 pool parties and 3 tier 1 clubs (Omnia, Hakk plus one other i would think). On my past trips i have always gone direct to club hosts but i was thinking it would be easier to just have one really good reputable indy take care of the whole trip for us, walk us in, get us a good spot etc. Correct me if you think that's the wrong way to go.....

Thanks

[ocam]

Hey mate, I will be there over LDW with a few lads (and I know of other groups going then) so perhaps we can combine our purchasing power.

Noah Ortiz has always been good to me and sorted out multiple clubs. If you want his details, shoot me a PM.

Otherwise, there are a stack of people recommended in the hosts thread

[Chuck]

Hey mate, I will be there over LDW with a few lads (and I know of other groups going then) so perhaps we can combine our purchasing power.

Noah Ortiz has always been good to me and sorted out multiple clubs. If you want his details, shoot me a PM.

Otherwise, there are a stack of people recommended in the hosts thread

LDW eh....hmmm

[Rival2378]

+1 for Noah.

[dazmac13]

Ya man just hit up Noah if you want someone to handle multiple venues for you 323-919-6529

ah really...last time i was there he sorted my Marquee table but he was just a host for Marquee? his flying solo now?

[Chuck]

ah really...last time i was there he sorted my Marquee table but he was just a host for Marquee? his flying solo now?

Yes...he has been for a while now. He can set you up wherever.

[dazmac13]

Yes...he has been for a while now. He can set you up wherever.

ok cool i'll message him. On the basis an indy host isn't charging a set fee, how much should i be tipping him/her for the service? does the min spend of the events make a difference to how much i should tip and should it be nightly or part at the start part at the end of the trip? if so lets say he hooks up 3 nights out and 2 pool parties for 8 of us with a combined min spend of $25-30k ...

[ocam]

I would discuss it with the host in advance. But I would typically tip per event - just in case you don't make it to one of the events due to being exhausted or just not feeling like buying a table.

$200 plus/minus $50 is a good guide (per event)

ok cool i'll message him. On the basis an indy host isn't charging a set fee, how much should i be tipping him/her for the service? does the min spend of the events make a difference to how much i should tip and should it be nightly or part at the start part at the end of the trip? if so lets say he hooks up 3 nights out and 2 pool parties for 8 of us with a combined min spend of $25-30k ...

[Chuck]

I would discuss it with the host in advance. But I would typically tip per event - just in case you don't make it to one of the events due to being exhausted or just not feeling like buying a table.

$200 plus/minus $50 is a good guide (per event)

Agreed...as long as you're not trying to pull location upgrades without spending (which it doesn't appear you are) ocam's advice is right on as usual.