My Experience as a First Time Visitor
This was my first time to BA. I have read many of the posts and there was so much conflicting information, it was difficult to decide what was best for me to try. I walked from the Hilton to a number of the places, I walked by Jaz and all of the joints around there and nothing jumped out other than all the guys with cards. I finally decided to head to Blacks. I paid the 35p at the door and asked if that included first drink which it did.
Overall, I thought the girls averaged about a 7. I only saw one or two girls that made me say woof. There were a number (10+) of girls I would call 8 or above. I would say the quality was very high. I did not find the girls pushy: they try to make eye contact but if you smile and look away, they leave you alone. I had a few beers, watched the scene and left alone so I can not comment on pricing or the process. But, coming from the US, I dropped about $35 and watched a large number of beautiful women mill around and a few dance and put on a show. This is the equal of the cover charge at Scores in NYC. Overall, I was happy with the experience and the place.
Again, this is just my opinion as a first time visitor.
Who Let The Dogs Out! (or in)
You forgot to mention the "mosquitoes" at Black, Hunt99. One particular little chica (that did not attract me at all) kept coming over and shaking her ass in my face, which was marginally funny the first time, but rather annoying the tenth time. Like a mosquito buzzing in your ear.
I estimate there were 70? chicas in Black that night, jam-packed in with more goofy just-off-the-plane gringos (hundreds?) than I knew existed in all of Argentina. Out of 70 chicas, I spotted one (1) that was OK, though silicon is always a big turnoff. I have an inflatable doll at home anyway. Other observations about the Black lineup - several "girls" into their 30s, a few apparently 40+, lots of aboriginies, and lots of plastic/makeup/bones. Most looked like rough streetwalker prostitutes wearing decent clothes. "Although the monkey is dressed in silk, it's still a monkey".
P30/beer for the privilege of sitting (or standing) in the almighty Black. I didn't even approach a single girl and the overcrowding sucked. But a name is a name and Black is Black. It's right across the street from Alvear Hotel and taxis from all over the city receive commissions for bringing clueless gringo tourists there. Talk about a tourist trap.
Luckily I nabbed a seat at the bar after having to stand for a while. As Hunt99 said, it was a gawking scene – problem is I was sitting at the bar and the girls were on the other side of the narrow bar area gawking at me and the other customers, as if WE were on display! That's not the way it works – the girls should be at the bar/stage and I should sit at my table gawking at them. They shouldn't bother me and if I raise a finger they come to my table. That's they way it works in my boliches anyway.
There are so many boliches in this town with 15-20 girls and a relaxed, not crowded atmosphere where you can take a seat, drink some beers, and look at the girls sitting at the bar. Most importantly, 3 or 4 out of 20 are sometimes pretty/sexy instead of 1 in 70, and your evening has a "happy ending" (you bust a big nut on a hot chica or two). I had a happy ending later that night at Madonna.
I hadn't been to Black in over 2 years, no plans to return. I understand that that Thursday may have been an exceptionally crowded night, but by the same token I saw a huge sample of Black girls, which were nothing to write home about, as if I didn't already know that. Going there is like going to an "upscale" restaurant with a prestigious name and paying $30 for a stale Big Mac (served on a silver platter) when you can go to various "average" restaurants and pay $10 for a good fresh filet mignon and enjoy yourself while reviewing the menu.
