Very good points SA! One thing that factors in is that there is a spin off effect for Fed. Gov't purchases for many business' in Ottawa, so if they aren't spending there is a ripple down effect. SC's may feel it the most because they offer the least mileage $ value. Personally, I don't go nearly as much as I used to. IMHO most dancers would make more money if they lowered the price to $10 per dance. It's much easier to get a guy into the VIP (& keep him there abit) at the lower price, especially with recent economic downturn.