Honestly just wanted some hasslefree sex during dry spells. I didn't know where to get started. I found rubmaps (wasn't sure how legit it was) and then I found one a neighborhood or two away from where I worked that looked like they would probably offer full service.
It's not until I had the bad experience that I heavily googled it and found this forum. Sorta wish I found it before I made my move. Unfortunately, urges are hard to quench
I'm confused on why they didn't teach you research and preparation skills in College, or are you in a trade or government work (no degree)?
When I was your age getting into the hobby there were less free accurate reviews and intel. So I did like I would do based on buying any product or service that cost $100+. I called around and judged based on tone of voice and whether they had an attitude and lined up several options and rank ordered them. At that time smart phones were weak so had to do most research on home wifi in a desktop before venturing out.
If you did your research on 98 Mott you would NOT have selected this place for a first time session. I did not go to 98 Mott until I was already 1 year into the hobby and had adequate Intel from UG (which I believe is now defunct?) and SH which is also gone.
I can understand being defrauded in BK or Queens but almost anything in Manhattan has already been reviewed to death, resurrected and beaten like a dead horse again.
Morale of the story: Research everything!