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myntik1:
So last night I went to see the Celtics.  My buddy's boss tossed him some premium tickets so the crew had a get together.  Normally we opt for the cheap seats, but this year those are hard to come by. I think it was when one guy came back with a round of $7 hot dogs that we realized how out of control prices have become.  I know the powers that be will charge what the market will bear but come on now.  Fortunately or unfortunately my little guy is too young to sit through a game, but at some point he's probably going to want to see the Sox, Pats, Bruins or Celtics.  10 years from now I may have to take a second mortgage to do it.  The price of the ticket, having to paying a premium for a dirt draft beer, and the extortion level prices of the gift shop I can live with.  But charging through the nose for food is going too far.  On my way out of the garden I looked at the prices, generally we hit 1 of our favorite spots before or after the game so I never pay attention to any of the concession prices other than beer. I always knew they were high, but I really didn't have an idea on how high.  I now know I can get a $5 mini-tub of fries and a $4 soda to go with my hot dog for a mere 15.  I guess they want to make their money while they can.  With the way prices keep going up 10 years from now I can see myself asking my family do we want to go Disney for a week or would we like to see 1 meaningless regular season game from our home team.

ChadTower:
Go to a Pawsox game instead.  Free parking, seats under $10, food just as inexpensive.  Near same quality baseball without the drunk a-hole behind you spilling beer on your kids while teaching them new words.  We go several times a year and it's always a fun night for $60 for four people.

myntik1:
I was thinking about griping about the fact that girl scout cookies are only sold once a year and I was going to speculate on why dog ish only smells when you bother it.  Other than that my life is going well.

Ginsu Victim:
^If Girl Scout cookies were made available year-round, the demand would be far less for them. They have a great racket going there. Whoever thought to make them so rare (and so good) is a genius.
What other cookie manufacturer has slaves who not only sell their cookies, but pay THEM for the chance to do it?

Samstag:

--- Quote from: myntik1 on April 03, 2008, 11:14:55 am ---I was thinking about griping about the fact that girl scout cookies are only sold once a year and I was going to speculate on why dog ish only smells when you bother it.  Other than that my life is going well.

--- End quote ---

Marry (or date) a woman who does volunteer work for the Girl Scouts.  After one sale you'll understand why it isn't done all year.  Bonus education if you get to be a "cookie cupboard" which is a euphemism for "residential warehouse" and get to lug thousands of cases of cookies in and out of the house at all hours.

I can't answer your "dog ish" question, as I don't know what that is.

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