I checked out the Candy Store...

I checked out the Candy Store both in the early afternoon and late afternoon. In the early afternoon, there were more dancers than customers. I'd rate most of the dancers in the 6 or 7 range. Staff and dancers were friendly and the dances were about average for Phoenix. All dances were $5.

By late afternoon, the quality of the dancers had gone up with several 8s and maybe a 9 or two. Some of the dancers announced that dances were now $10, though some were still charging $5. I asked whether the $10 dance was because it was later in the day. They said no, the club had changed over to $10 dances recently for all dances at any time.

My impression is that there is a movement afoot to increase the dance price and that is taking hold in the evening but hasn't yet during the day.