although I do know of one old time place where men still wait in the front in full view of each other.  I only go there during very slow times, like weekend afternoons.

As for your valuables, don't bring anything like you wallet, etc. to the place.  Lock those up in the car.

I remember one place that had lockers and keys, but that is an exception.

Put as much cash as you are willing to spend in your pocket, and that's it.

Almost every AMP I've ever been to makes a concerted effort to avoid having clients see each other. They literally hold you in the room or shower area until 'the coast is clear'.  Once in awhile you do see another guy moving thru the hallway, guided by his masseuse. But it's rare, and most guys will avoid any eye contact anyway (they don't want to be recognized any more then you do!).

The one exception was up in Toronto, where there was a waiting room with 3 or 4 other guys, all looking at magazines or the TV - kind of like a Doctor's office. It was a little strange, but it was the same both nights I went. I can only think that maybe Canadians are less hung up on going to MPs then we are. Plus the girls were knockouts, which might attest to it's popularity.

As far as security, I have never had a problem. Many places have lockers that have locks, and you keep the key with you.  If you're going to a place for the 1st time it might be wise to leave behind everything but your keys & money needed for the house fee & tip.  But I have literally gone to a MP with a wallet loaded with cash and never had anything taken.  I think they know the word would spread quickly if they were stealing from you.

Of course you can avoid all these worries by finding an Indie in your area.

Most girls seem to go out of their way to make sure that you do not run into another customer. It doesn't bother me, but I guess it helps add to the fantasy that you are the only one.

I only take my cash and keys. What else do you need. That being said, at any AMP that I frequent I trust the girls with any thing that I may bring in. I do carry some items that should never be left unattended and always lock them up in my car. I have never noticed any of my things being moved. If you go to a place that is very busy, I would be more concerned with another customer robbing me than a spa girl.

Just see Indies.
Most don't request tips and that way you know where your things are at all times and the chances of running into another gentleman are very very rare.