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Not going to pay $5 for a beer period! At the MLB game someone said to paid like $12 for a beer, here in KC and in St.louis at a MLB game you pay $8 a beer and that is 24 oz. so $4 a beer. So what I am saying is why is it that people keep trying to justify paying so much for a beer? Pub crawls should be like happy hours on wheels other wise just find a spot with reasonable prices and stay put...this whole thing makes me want to stop drinking and have a sub.
It's all about tolerance.
To put things in perspective, I sometimes pay 14 dollars per beer in Los Angeles at night-club type places or other entertainment venues, and though I am not crazy about the idea, at least they give you the deal you paid for and reluctantly agreed to.
Bella Donna or anyone else has a right to sell beer for 5 dollars if the price is clear in advance, and you get what you pay for.
What I really do NOT like is Negril folks that take advantage of tourists by use of deception.
Negril is the greatest vacation spot in the entire world, and I love the place, especially the people. But there are some bad apples, a few more bad apples, frankly, than what is acceptable to particularly discerning tourists. But if you go in with a mindset of simply go-with-the-flow, and you purposely budget for getting taken for a few bucks once or twice a week, then it is all Irie.
No problem, mon. I've been saying it and hearing it for years. But some Negril businesses might mean "no problem for ME that is."
The problem is that greed has become universally accepted. Most everybody most everywhere believe that they are entitled to cheating, stealing, etc... because everywhere around them it happens. Insurance companies boosting premiums 8, 10, 20% in one shot, oil companies gouging anytime they can, politicians, police, investment bankers, you name it cheat and steal. I happen to believe in Karma and that one day I'll be held accountable for my deeds good or bad. It isn't Bella Donna or Negril or Jamaica it's what is ruining the world everywhere, Greed.Quote:
Originally Posted by gerryg123
"Place a bold price list for all to see"
This one little thing will be a major improvement for all businesses. I myself do not like walking in "blind" to the cost of things; more time I will observe for a bit and get a feel for what the place is charging. A. to make sure I can afford it and B. to make sure there is no discrepancy in pricing due to one's complexion or perceived "status".
As a veteran worker in the service industry I keep an eye on quality of service, cleanliness and yes a decent restroom is a must!
Lenbert, We can hardly wait to do the crawl on June 5th!
More than once I have asked, "How much for a well cold Stripe?" I wouldn't pay $5 for a warm Red Stripe anywhere in the world!
I like price lists too, but if there isn't one I simply ask before ordering.Quote:
Originally Posted by goldilocks
I don't really get the big deal here, were people told red stripe would be $3 and then charged $5 or something?
Anyone seen the 5 babes from canada from my bus pub crawl? ,,
Gerry I disagree if it is done with malice or intent then is plain stealing or robbery,(not saying this is the case). Ive always had smooth runnings at bella's and yes it is a big deal to people who dont have the resources to let people take from them. problem has been adressed and im sure being embarrassed is restitution paid in full. Enough saidQuote:
Originally Posted by gerryg123
back 5 mins and same ole **** .
Just because people need the money doesn't give them a right to price gouge. The people who are saying, "whats the big deal?" are probably thinking, "I'm on vacation, what's a few more bucks? I'm here to enjoy myself"... but there is a difference between charging a fair price and price gouging. And then on top of that, should I still tip the bartender? Now we're at $6 a beer! Sure, if you've got a beautiful, private spot on the cliffs overlooking the ocean, you can charge a bit more. But a bar down a side street with no view to speak of, it's price gouging and taking advantage of the tourists. Those beers cost them less than a buck each. Why should there be a 500% markup? $30 for a six-pack?
I realize that times are tough, and that they need to make a buck... and I like going out of my way to spend money with the locals when I visit, and many times I will CHOOSE to overpay by leaving a very large tip... but when my store has a bad month I don't start charging everyone double to make up for it!