Since getting back in the swing in NYC just over a year ago, I've been getting credible, desirable and tempting suggestions for going VIP - sometimes the dancer doesn't suggest it but I'm thinking it. So my question to my fellow mongers in the big city - is it really worth the money here? If I'm pondering dropping a grand, I've got to know what I'm in for. What are the add-ons. I've done VIP in other places, Vegas in particular and there is always, oh it's a 2 drink minimum at premium prices, there's a tip to the host/hostess, fees on CCs (I'm gonna carry $1k+ in cash in midtown?). I'm not necessarily against the extras, I paid them in Vegas and other places when I understood the game. I think I've gotten away rather cheap lately when I think about what I used to spend in a night. But it's all about the bang for the buck (no pun intended). Thoughts? Suggestions? Stick with getting multiple lappers since it's all the same anyway?
On another front, I've been in VIP with a waitress coming in every few minutes asking if we want a(nother) drink. What's the privacy and/or leave us alone factor?
Thanks for any comments.

