Hello - very new at this and no references.  I'm debating booking an upcoming vegas trip next weekend to check out the AVN awards.  While there I wanted to check out a brothel, but searches here and other places led me to believe this might be a rip off.  Appearance being my single largest factor to do this, brothels do not appear to be very appealing, but the legality of them sure do.  That said, any suggestions on how to proceed?  Very much appreciate any feedback.

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That was great advice!There are many ladies who are newbie friendly that have alternative ways to screen besides references.
Just reach out to the provider or providers that pique your interest and inquire if they are newbie friendly you might be surprised.Good luck to you:

I would agree, brothels are not the way to go. Got to travel an hour and a half each way, gotta where a condom for head, and girls are a little pricey. I have NEVER heard of anyone getting busted using TER. Secondly I would guess that 80 per cent of the girls on TER will see you without references. Try Selena #244908. She doesn't require references, she is 30, beautiful, big firm ass and best bare deepthroat head you ever had.

I am newbie friendly, as we all have to start somewhere. I am very easy going and make sure you feel fully comfortable.  

My first ever hobby encounter was with the then-#1 provider in Vegas.  Just sent her a cordial email, disclosed everything, provided links to a few places on the net where my name or photos of me could be found, and that was it.

Since then, once in a great while, I might want to see someone new who actually wants a reference in addition to whatever info I can give.  Fortunately at this point, I have plenty of friends I can use for references.

Never joined p411 or any other service.  Never been turned down by anyone.

I know some hobbyist have "stage names", and I'm sure that's probably the safer way to go--but it does require more pre-planning than I was willing to put in when I first started off.  At the time, I wasn't even sure I was going to be a repeat hobbyist.

With the amount of time OP has before his trip, I'd suggest doing the same thing--introduce, disclose, be forthcoming, and I'm sure everything will work out fine.

Avoid brothels!  They're ripoffs, and most of the girls who work at them look like linebackers…

Sheri's Ranch in Pahrump.  If you want the brothel experience it is the best.  Close to Vegas, clean, comfortable.  They have a bar and restaurant to just relax in without being acosted or hassled.  You can just observe what is happening.  Then decide.

Thank you all for the replies.  Very helpful.  Any tips on using my hotel room vs visiting another?  Part of me says if I'm doing this, I really want to walk through the lobby with some smoking hot woman making others jealous or mad, maybe play a number on roulette before heading up.  Seems childish, I know, but what the heck.  While we are here, planning on staying at a suite in The Venetian.  Is this a good place, I've never been - also is it "Hobby" friendly - are some more so than others?  Does it matter?  Again, thanks a bunch for the replies/tips and of course the emails from the ladies.  Oh, and one other thing - using credit cards, yes or no

well, you will want a longer date if you want to do the "walk", 90 minutes or two hours at least, the web site will tell you about the CC (mostly no), and yes, a proper google search will locate instructions on "how to put on a condom".  Most of them don't have it on the package, I've been complaining about that for years.  The girls have shown me a few times, but I have a hard time reaching my penis with the rubber in my mouth.  Most of the time they bring their own and put it for me.  It's a nice touch.

if we could reach out penis with the rubber in our mouth what the &^#$ would we need providers for... one of my favorites keeps reminding me that she only needs clients because she can't lick her own pussy...

Lol.   Nice!

Too damn funny ISC !!!

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Its your opportunity to live out what ever fantasy or desire you want fulfilled..  
yes , Hobby friendly..(venetian)
You should email any lady with the advice from Rokkrim.  (I think I spelled correctly)
No need for references..  
Im newbie friendly and offer extended dates at reasonable donations..
there are lotsa of hot ladies here and do your search via VIP onTER  also, many others will appreciate your feedback on how it went via your review..  
You never know you may be the next big hobbyist in las vegas and you will be the one other new hobbyists will be coming to for advice..