Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 I got to thinking (I do this a lot)... In Victoria, there were a few adult stores who offered a discount to industry workers for larger items (shoes, lingere, etc). I wondered, are there any stores in Ottawa that do this? Well, I called around and here are some places that do offer a discount. Classixxx - 1764 Bank St. Couples Romance Store - 1473 Richmond Rd Excitables Inc. - 186 Preston Sensual Flixx - 800 Hunt Club Obviously don't expect a discount on smaller purchases, but if you're buying some lingere or costumes, these stores are willing to offer a discount. I don't know what the percent is exactly, as I think it varies on the item. But now you know where to shop! I am also in the process of contacting the higher-ups at Adult Fun Superstore to see if they are willing to offer a discount for workers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Megan'sTouch 23875 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 Wanda's offered me 10% off when I told them I'm a dancer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 Sweet, that place is awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Megan'sTouch 23875 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 The woman who owns it is a former industry worker, so I like to support her store. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ava Foxx 1747 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 I have the owner of Adult Fun Superstore in my list of Facebook friends. I can ask him if you'd like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 Ava, that would be great! Supporting friends is the way to go! They help us, we help them, and we're all happier because of it. Wicked Wanda's is truly one of my favorite stores in Ottawa. Sadly with all the crap construction they've suffered a bit. The woman I talked to last time I was in there (back in March) was lovely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rileydaniels 1901 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 some do in Toronto, but its just a hassle, so i just pay for it and write them off on my taxes. some of them only give them to strippers and want you to show your stripper liscence i think its a bit ridiculous when they arent offering it to everyone in the industry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FineWineDiva 7343 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 Sorry , but can I Ask what Wanda's is what do they sell ? Coming to Ottawa next week Wanda's offered me 10% off when I told them I'm a dancer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrie Moon 68826 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 I know Wanda well.. she's a doll. http://www.wickedwandas.ca/ she had to move to Bank street from her place near Lincoln Fields mall after some young punks burned down her store and 2-3 others in that strip mall. I love the new place. It had never occurred to me to ask for an industry discount at any of these stores.. meanwhile as a naturopath I got discounts all the time at health food stores.. makes sense. here's me with Wanda at the Toronto Sex show in 2008. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest W***ledi*Time Report post Posted June 10, 2010 Sorry , but can I Ask what Wanda's is what do they sell ? Coming to Ottawa next week Wicked Wanda's Adult Emporium, Bank Street: http://www.wickedwandas.ca/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ava Foxx 1747 Report post Posted June 11, 2010 Ava, that would be great! Supporting friends is the way to go! They help us, we help them, and we're all happier because of it. Wicked Wanda's is truly one of my favorite stores in Ottawa. Sadly with all the crap construction they've suffered a bit. The woman I talked to last time I was in there (back in March) was lovely. I'll message him tonight :D. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted June 11, 2010 Thanks for the great tips ladies!!! That will be valuable information for my shopping date this weekend! ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest O***wa**W Report post Posted June 25, 2010 How does this work? Who do you mention it to, or do all the cashiers know and just take you on your word? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Megan'sTouch 23875 Report post Posted June 25, 2010 How does this work? Who do you mention it to, or do all the cashiers know and just take you on your word? I usually just ask "Do you offer a discount to sex workers? I'm a stripper" and then take it from there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
