I was wondering if it is bad form to ask for change at the front counter at an adult book store? I have been having fun on a couple of occasions and ran out of smaller bills and didn't want to drop a 20 but never was sure if it is ok to ask for change.

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NO problem at all.

That is what they are there for.

Of course the place near me always reminds me I will get more time with a $5 bill than with 5 $1 bills - but I don't want to say "I am so close to cumming I don't need five dollars worth" - LOL

So next time get your change and have fun.....

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I will say that it SHOULD NOT be a problem. In most cases, I try to support the ABS by buying something. Yes, it is overpriced and selection is meager and I can do much better online. However, they provide a safer cleaner/environment, some entertainment and 99 times out of 100 the staff is cool.

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The other benefit of buying local as opposed to online is when you open your browser to Amazon it does not show a bunch of dildos as "suggested for you!"

:-)

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Thanks for the info guys, I always feel a little strange just asking for change. I suppose that I could buy some lube or something else small so it doesn't seem so weird just asking for change.

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Chi-Guy,

They make MUCH more money on the arcades/theater than they do in novelty sales. The adult bookstores in Phx that are cruiser friendly are being out-sold by the Castle Superstores. I try to buy something every other visit or so just to show appreciation.

Support your local ABS!

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I was at my local ABS yesterday - and it seems like they have shortened the viewing time again! It is like $1 for 3 minutes now - that makes the real theater showing porn which charges $18 admission seem like a good deal!

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Jonn,

The theaters here charge 6-10 dollars and they are FUN... Most of the time. That kind of venue is worth supporting.

Only problem is for about a month after the police show up everyone is very nervous. I dont blame them but it makes for a lot of frustration.

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It's their job to give out change, and they will because they know you'll spend it.

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I have often thought they need to made adult theaters and ABS under the same rules as sex clubs -

It is so stupid that police bust people for jacking off there when everyone going into the place knows that is what goes on. I think it would be great to sit in a theater and know everyone else is jacking off - but without the worry of getting arrested and your name in the paper.

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