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I agree with Fred Stripe and would like to thank Irie John for the heads up. Just another reason to use the drivers that sponsor Negril.com
I am guessing the the people that that are complaining about this thread are the same people that save beach chairs : )
Vote with your feet. Nobody is forcing you to buy a damn thing. If you don't like the price, don't buy it. Don't be offended, though. Its nothing personal against you. You just happen to be a tourist. Have you never been to a tourist trap in the US or Canada? Those things do exist, you know. And, they are not a ripoff or a scam. Just overpriced trinkets and drinks. You see these things at almost every exit on the Interstates in Florida. And, just like in JA, nobody is forcing you to buy a damn thing at the tourist traps. There are plenty of tourist trap bars in Manhattan and LA where you will pay 10 bucks for a Budweiser, if you want a beer badly enough. Same in JA. Ever been to Rick's? Bobsled Bar? Margaritaville? Should I continue? Me thinks the righteous indignation at the $5 beer is a bit overblown. As I stated previously, I hope this extraordinarily minor glitch in the vacation didn't ruin the whole trip....Quote:
Originally Posted by Fred Stripe
I HATE people that save beach chairs with the towel game and I HATE hotels that put up with it. But, I would never let something that MINOR spoil my vacation or cause me to rant. Well.....maybe I would rant a little...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob-n-Sandra
Speaking of high-priced beers.....has anyone been to a MLB or NFL game lately? How about $12 for a beer? And that is to a captive audience who just paid more than $100 per person for the privilege of paying $12 a beer. Is that stopping anyone from going to the games? Is that spoiling the event for the ticket holders? Is that just about where the supply slope meets the demand slope?
Is sitting in the chair, considered saving the chair? : )
Oh oh, my towel is still on my chair and I am home. Kidding....
Why is it ok for the bar in this thread to overcharge for beer but in the Pub Crawl thread, Bella Donnas is getting kicked off the pub crawl stops for charging $5 a beer?
Each trip when I visit Negril I have Rocky's Taxi & Tours pick me up and he always has a complimentary cold Red Stripe waiting for me. Thanks Rocky!
I take Irie John's post in the spirit in which it was intended. Those traveling ( ESPECIALLY first timers ) are now better informed as a result. "Scam" may be a little strong, but telling people there is a place to get beer cheaper and finding $5 warm Red Stripes is misleading at best. I bring a soft sided cooler and have it at the ready upon clearing immigration and customs. I think the MoBay Mega Mart will now be my first stop ( although not realistic for a bus of 88 ) ... Having beer, rum, mixers N snacks and provisions all wrapped up upon arrival at hotel is a nice way to get there and let the fun begin. Lots of other really cool stops to be made for beer and other treats along the way and of course once in Negril.
I can attest that MOST JUTA drivers are awesome, and will take you to a place where reasonable prices, good service and yes a little commission for the driver can all be accommodated - striking a balance with all.
Fair winds and following seas to all.
NiceLady I'm with you, so I'm confused with both threads, from the comment that people at AI's are cheap and don't tip, to one of the senior statesman saying its not right to overcharge on the other thread but saying here the extra few dollars is helping people earn a good wage.Quote:
Originally Posted by NiceLady
It just seems to me that lately this forum has been more argumentative, less tolerant of others and lost the "respect vibe" I found when I first joined.
I think the whole situation could have been avoided by simply asking "How much a Red Stripe?" instead of ordering one and then not wanting it. Unfortunately, asking the price of things beforehand applies to tourist traps around the world.