In my 6 years of counting, I recently had my first encounter with another counter at a table in a San Diego casino. He was using the typical counter tactics...asking everyone to show what they got with dealer's ace, asking the dealer "Sweetie, let's go one more round before you shuffle up" all the while the count was high, etc. Thought his auto mechanics work shirt was nice cover. He soon smelled me out as of the same endangered species, when I surrendered my 16 against the 10 with a big bet out, while the TC was +5. Once he figured me, he left while wishing the everyone at the table good luck, and patting me on the shoulder. Thought that was nice counter's etiquette since I was at the table first.

How common is this type of experience for you counters out there?