OT- the $20 trick

shdw01 · Apr 26, 2007

Okay, I just went to vegas last week and tried this thing for the first time. Worst experience ever (didn't work if you couldn't guess).

But it gave me thicker skin and willingness to do it again.

Going to Colorado in a few weeks, anyone know if this $20 trick works in other places?

TTinCO · Apr 26, 2007

Doug · Apr 26, 2007

TTinCO said:
Huh?

Fremont Street girl ?

HarryCaray · Apr 26, 2007

Ummmmm. what?

fucnluc · Apr 26, 2007

I think he's talking about tipping the hotel clerk so they upgrade your room for $20 but at reg. price.

shdw01 · Apr 26, 2007

TTinCO said:
Huh?

Sorry, prior to my trip to vegas last week, i was reading up on the $20 tip.

...Basically, when you go to check in for your hotel room, you slip a $20 bill in between your credit card and driver's license (which they always ask you for) and simultaneously ask them "are there any complimentary upgrades available?" generally, the clerk wants your tip and will try hard to hook you up in a suite for no additional charge (except the $20 tip).

From what i hear this is commonplace in vegas, just wondering if i'll get some strange looks trying this in Colorado...?

HarryCaray · Apr 26, 2007

shdw01 said:
Sorry, prior to my trip to vegas last week, i was reading up on the $20 tip.

...Basically, when you go to check in for your hotel room, you slip a $20 bill in between your credit card and driver's license (which they always ask you for) and simultaneously ask them "are there any complimentary upgrades available?" generally, the clerk wants your tip and will try hard to hook you up in a suite for no additional charge (except the $20 tip).

From what i hear this is commonplace in vegas, just wondering if i'll get some strange looks trying this in Colorado...?

Sounds like that would never work. No harm in trying though, I guess.

fucnluc · Apr 26, 2007

I've heard of it working in hotels in Vegas.

No place too fancy, none of the big places.

Labeeb · Apr 26, 2007

It's something straight out of a Las Vegas discussion board full of nickle slot players and the like. When I used to look at that board ages ago, there would be numerous discussions about the "trick".

TTinCO · Apr 26, 2007

Labeeb said:
It's something straight out of a Las Vegas discussion board full of nickle slot players and the like.

Yep-that's EXACTLY what it sounds like.

ToddInVegas · Apr 26, 2007

I thought it was when Gyno tells you to use him as a referal for a book and you'll split the $20 bonus....then he stiffs you

Timetopay · Apr 26, 2007

fucnluc said:
I think he's talking about tipping the hotel clerk so they upgrade your room for $20 but at reg. price.

Fuc wheres the avatar. Didnt even know it was u.

shdw01 · Apr 26, 2007

ToddInVegas said:
I thought it was when Gyno tells you to use him as a referal for a book and you'll split the $20 bonus....then he stiffs you

:lol:

BTW, i dropped a $50 at the Flamingo and got nothing

LarryTalbot · Apr 26, 2007

Required Mustache for Successful Completion of Trick

dillydog · Apr 26, 2007

Used it at MGM and Riviera worked both times

fhmesq44 · Apr 26, 2007

$20 in Vegas is like dropping your change in a homeless man's cup, it doesn't get anyone's attention. Just straight up ask them what you can do for them to get upgraded, they will get the point of the question. Or, get a host and do the same with a gift of a bottle of wine in your hand when you ask. Or, get an AMEX Platinum and you get that as a complimentary service.

ToddInVegas · Apr 26, 2007

FHM is correct. Dont waste your money. the only time I would recommend using some $ is to grease a doorman to get past a club line. No point standing in a line with a sausage party when a little cash will open the door right away.

Journeyman · Apr 26, 2007

If they don't budge do you ask for the 20 back?

ClubmanCoop · Apr 26, 2007

First job out of high school was working for a large Hotel. If youre dealing with anyone new forget it, they wouldnt want to take the chance to get in trouble.
Depending on what time you check in, and how busy the Hotel was the night before makes a difference, if it was full, then they have less room to check you into, if you check in early same thing.
The best thing you could do is ask how busy they were lastnight/when you check in.
Look for the Asst Mgr at the front desk and offer him $$, HE can make shit happen if its not busy or overbooked
I know if someone offered me $20+ for a up grade, i would have done it in a second :lol:

shdw01 · Apr 26, 2007

Journeyman said:
If they don't budge do you ask for the 20 back?

I'm a rookie at this too...not sure how it goes but I heard if they can't do anything they give you back your $20 ($50-$100 at nicer casinos/longer stays) automatically.

If they do keep it, I don't think it is worth it to ask for $20 back. It is vegas, just gotta win it back!