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      05-16-2022, 05:21 PM   #38567
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I used to complain about obscene beer prices. Now I just vote with my feet and walk away.

I know it's never going to happen, but if everyone were able to do that, the prices would drop.
I do the same thing. I don't mind paying a small premium at airports, as Esteban says... captive audience, but the emphasis is on small.
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I do the same thing. I don't mind paying a small premium at airports, as Esteban says... captive audience, but the emphasis is on small.
You are not captive if you choose not to play. As long as there are people who cannot help themselves, businesses will take advantage and who's to blame them.

For me, just because I can afford something doesn't mean its the right thing to do. Businesses are getting bolder all the time. Our local Chevron is charging a full dollar more per gallon than the lowest price gas stations. For me, that's a hard no. $18 for a beer is a hard no.

Last week, I went fast food place where I stand in line to order, get a buzzer to tell me when my order is ready, then pick up my own food. When I went to pay with my card, the cashier spun the Apple Pay screen around and I'm staring at a tip option defaulted to 20%. Another hard no.

I have no problem paying premium as long as there is correlating value.
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      05-16-2022, 05:49 PM   #38569
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You are not captive if you choose not to play. As long as there are people who cannot help themselves, businesses will take advantage and who's to blame them.

For me, just because I can afford something doesn't mean its the right thing to do. Businesses are getting bolder all the time. Our local Chevron is charging a full dollar more per gallon than the lowest price gas stations. For me, that's a hard no. $18 for a beer is a hard no.

Last week, I went fast food place where I stand in line to order, get a buzzer to tell me when my order is ready, then pick up my own food. When I went to pay with my card, the cashier spun the Apple Pay screen around and I'm staring at a tip option defaulted to 20%. Another hard no.

I have no problem paying premium as long as there is correlating value.
How about paying for premium at the pump? $6.65 per gallon last night! Huh?!?!

I agree not to buy a $27 beer, or for that matter an $18 beer. Just walk on.

But where we are definitely a captive audience is at the f**king gas pump!

PS - at least while we have a gas engine vehicle.
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How about paying for premium at the pump? $6.65 per gallon last night! Huh?!?!

I agree not to buy a $27 beer, or for that matter an $18 beer. Just walk on.

But where we are definitely a captive audience is at the f**king gas pump!

PS - at least while we have a gas engine vehicle.
I mean, you're in California, so that makes a big difference in gas prices...
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Finally got the ride lowered, with 10% discount from Home Depot.
All you need now is a rear wing ! Definitely cheaper than a set of Bilsteins! 😁
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All you need now is a rear wing ! Definitely cheaper than a set of Bilsteins! 😁
Have my eye on this one, but waiting for the price of wood to go down.
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I mean, you're in California, so that makes a big difference in gas prices...
Premium in my area is $6.79 at Chevron and $5.79 at Costco.

When I was younger, I thought getting screwed every day was a good thing. Now, not so much!
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Premium in my area is $6.79 at Chevron and $5.79 at Costco.

When I was younger, I thought getting screwed every day was a good thing. Now, not so much!
Gas in NS is $6.13US/US gal for regular 87 octane.
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Finally got the ride lowered, with 10% discount from Home Depot.
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I'm all for accessorizing, but do think the hat and the gloves are too much, you know, a distraction from the overall look?

Edit: Could this be Blue Man Group's father?
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Have my eye on this one, but waiting for the price of wood to go down.
You'll need more wing on the long curves.
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I'm all for accessorizing, but do think the hat and the gloves are too much, you know, a distraction from the overall look?
Need. To. Bleach. My. Eyes.
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Need. To. Bleach. My. Eyes.
Sorry about that. I knew it was bad and I caught myself hesitating. But then, I just hit the enter key knowing the damage was done.

Beside your eyeballs screaming, the only other downside to this photo is my wife won't let me wear gloves to the beach anymore.
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