Common scams in Various and how to avoid them
Started by ChicagoChris · 18 Mar 2026 · 1755 views
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27 Mar 2026 at 02:19
Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 15-20%.
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27 Mar 2026 at 03:19
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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27 Mar 2026 at 07:19
Adding my experience: scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality.
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27 Mar 2026 at 09:19
Been going for years. Scene has stayed consistent.
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27 Mar 2026 at 11:19
First time was overwhelming but exciting. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.
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27 Mar 2026 at 21:20
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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27 Mar 2026 at 23:52
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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28 Mar 2026 at 03:19
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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28 Mar 2026 at 03:20
Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
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28 Mar 2026 at 07:19
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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