Thrift Shop Tour Update

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> "The Attic" 1018 So. Main St. just off Charleston Blvd.

We visited this briefly back at DLV 1999.

Nobody really wanted to shop, but they wanted to pose for
photos on the checkerboard sidewalk and various items they
had there at the time.

http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/dlv99/attic/

At the time, The Attic was featured on a national Visa Card
commercial "cuz they don't take American Express." :)

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Annie,

Quick question - I found out yesterday that I will be in LV for two days
next week - do you have any recommended sources for discounted show
tickets ?

Thanks,

Dea

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Annie,

Thanks, it does. Have you ever used/know of lasvegasshows.com ? The
prices seem good, but I don't know if it's legitimate.

As an aside, I am staying at Paris. I called, and spoke to four
different folks, none of whom was familiar with the GLBT
advertisements/policy. One of the front desk managers said they don't
discriminate against anyone, but you could tell it was a nervous, get me
off the phone response. I'm still going to stay there, and see what
happens - the early week rate was $85 - on the weekend, it is over $200.

Thanks !

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>do you have any recommended sources for discounted show tickets ?

Last time I was in LV there was a booth right inside the main
entrance of O'Sheas which had a good selection and tolerable
lines. That would be the first one I would check with.

There's also the big discount ticket broker in the "Coke
Bottle", just north of the MGM Grand. They are reputed to
be the one with the best selection.

Hope this helps.

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> Thanks, it does.

Yer very welcome. :)

> Have you ever used/know of lasvegasshows.com ? The
> prices seem good, but I don't know if it's legitimate.

I'm not sure if I am or not. Many of the ticket brokers have
confusingly similar names and some operate under more than
one name.

Some supposed discount show ticket outlets are cleverly
disgused come-ons for timeshare sales, but these usually
become very obvious once the conversation starts.

I would say that if they have a physical desk, booth, or
window in the Las Vegas area and if you can pay with a
credit card, you are most likely safe.

>As an aside, I am staying at Paris. I called, and spoke to four
>different folks, none of whom was familiar with the GLBT
>advertisements/policy. One of the front desk managers said they don't
>discriminate against anyone, but you could tell it was a nervous, get me
>off the phone response. I'm still going to stay there, and see what
>happens - the early week rate was $85 - on the weekend, it is over $200.

The direct link to the Paris GLBT page appears on the DLV 2010 Hotels
page at:

http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv2010/2010hotels.html

Although it's primarily marketing hype toward the GL people,
they have included the "T" in the page URL.

One concern I have is that although the Paris is, by policy,
GLBT-friendly, if a complaint is made by a customer to security
or management regarding behavior or restroom (mis)use, there
may be some hasty decisions made which we do not like. I think
it is especially important that we set a good example.

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Annie,

An update for you:

Paris staff was tg neutral. Less friendly than when I was in guy mode,
but polite. The problem with Paris is a lot a less than friendly
guests. It seems to attract the stare, gape and twitter crowd. Eating
there was fine, no problems. However, they were again far more friendly
bring dinner to me in guy mode. Bally's, it's sister casino, was about
the same. If you don't mind being gawked at from time to time, it will
be a pleasant experience.

Planet Hollywood was fine, although the sports betting area was a bit
touchy. Nothing went wrong, but you could feel the "what are you doing
here" attitude - it was the NCAA finals, so perhaps that had something
to do with it.

I did the casino in Bellagio - they really would have preferred I not be
there.

Riveria was the best experience - the staff was neutral to friendly. I
may stay there next time.

I used Tickets for Half at Flamingo and the strip. Limited shows, day of
performance only (some two days). It was fine, but not quite the
savings you expect.

I did not make it down to Fremont - if anyone has expereience with the
Fremont Street Experience in girl mode, I'd be interested to know for
future reference.

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