Tigerlilly did an excellent job explaining only some of the value behind upgrades in SC's. I'd only like to add a few more suggestions that have value for upgrades:
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Convenience- This is the #1, really. On the floor or under dance counters, there are tabs, math, counting, etc.etc. Who wants to do this in their head or otherwise deal with it at all? This is supposed to be a relaxing and entertaining time. VIPs/Champagnes or anything that comes in bigger blocks of time add the MASSIVE luxury of dropping down for the half-hour or hour then you get complete, uncomplicated time.. no fuss, no tracking. Just relax and enjoy yourself. Ladies- work this angle! Even a borderline frugal customer can see massive value in a one-time flatrate fee paid and forget having to do math in his head or keep track of tabs. ("No hidden charges, no additional fees.. just you, me, and an hour. Pay once, and not worry in the world.").
2)
Voices Carry- VIP/Champagnes are almost always more secluded and private and therefore allow dancer and customer to discuss/joke about things that one would usually not want nearby people to hear. I'm not talking anything pornographic here- but funny, not-so-classy things. Dancers REALLY cut loose in Champagne! On the floor they may be maintaining an image of class and sophistication so as not to turn-off the suits with the expense accounts- get them into Champagne and they can finally be dorks or crack-ups, sharing stories about her friends infant that shitted up her favorite comforter, or some really off-color jokes. There are SO many sharp-witted dancers in my city- but they really can't cut loose on the floor for the more uptight customers that might overhear nearby. So yeah- the best VIP/Champagne's do need a lot of kleenex and wet wipes, but rather for wiping tears... and walking down those steps with sore sides.
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