Over-counting is such a pervasive problem, it really deters me as a customer. I have been going to clubs for the past 20 years and it can really ruin the experience.
First, if I am ever overcharged, even by just one song, I will never do another dance with that dancer. No exceptions. In the long run they lose so much money. They got an extra $20 or $40 from me but it cost them hundreds of dollars in future revenue. Just a poor business decision. I hate the feeling of being hustled. And there are other dancers who are honest I would rather patronize. BTW, I am not senile or going deaf... I can hear the songs and count!
There have been times when I paid the correct amount and then told I owe for more songs. If I am mad enough I will stand my ground and simply say "that's all I am paying for.... we can take it up with the manager if you'd like." Then I cross that dancer off my list. Other times I just pay and leave the bar in a bad mood. Only once did I talk to management about it, and they said they'd talk to the dancer. But didn't do me any good.
I wish Stock would address this somehow-- it would eliminate conflicts, and I would definitely spend more time/money there. Have some sort of timer or counter in the booth. One place I went to you had to buy tokens and drop them in a box before each song. It resolved the issue... dancers weren't being underpaid (if that's an issue) and customers weren't being overcharged. I like the suggestion of using the stopwatch on my phone. That could be a solution as well.
I think Stock is a great club and my experience is that many dancers will try to take advantage by overcounting because most customers will just pay, to avoid a scene, like the posters. However if we don't do business with those dancers and instead direct it towards the honest ones, that will send a message.
Thanks to management for taking this matter into consideration.