Some thoughts

[utenlov]

I think the thing that pissed us off the most was a lovely older man who wandered the beach with his guitar or uke, can't remember which, anyways this group of 6 or so adults spent 30 minutes, listening to him, requesting songs than not offering him a tip. That burned us so bad, we saw it from afar but it left a lasting impression on us, and i'm sure has helped us be better tippers and more aware of our actions. Funny you should bring that up, I saw this go down to.
As for the higglers I did what I always do, wait until the last couple of days to buy anything. I find that no matter where I am, if I don't buy anything or respond to them they leave me alone after a couple of days. And I notice that word gets around on who's buying. The only thing I bought throughout the entire stay was cigarettes. I know I could get them cheaper, but I'm more than happy to pay a buck or two extra to have them on the beach! Well, I did buy ganj the first day. Off course he tried to stress me out, give me pisspoor quality at a ridiculous price, but I wasn't having it. End of story, I got the good stuff and at a fair price. Fair in the sence that I know I overpaid, but again to be able to buy it off the beach like that I think of it as service charge. Also I'm familiar with the consept of tourist prices and local prices, and to be honest I do think that's somewhat fair.

[Jbizek]

I think the thing that pissed us off the most was a lovely older man who wandered the beach with his guitar or uke, can't remember which, anyways this group of 6 or so adults spent 30 minutes, listening to him, requesting songs than not offering him a tip. That burned us so bad, we saw it from afar but it left a lasting impression on us, and i'm sure has helped us be better tippers and more aware of our actions. Funny you should bring that up, I saw this go down to.
As for the higglers I did what I always do, wait until the last couple of days to buy anything. I find that no matter where I am, if I don't buy anything or respond to them they leave me alone after a couple of days. And I notice that word gets around on who's buying. The only thing I bought throughout the entire stay was cigarettes. I know I could get them cheaper, but I'm more than happy to pay a buck or two extra to have them on the beach! Well, I did buy ganj the first day. Off course he tried to stress me out, give me pisspoor quality at a ridiculous price, but I wasn't having it. End of story, I got the good stuff and at a fair price. Fair in the sence that I know I overpaid, but again to be able to buy it off the beach like that I think of it as service charge. Also I'm familiar with the consept of tourist prices and local prices, and to be honest I do think that's somewhat fair.

It's something that really stayed with me. They wasted his time, pretended to be friendly and than screwed him. And seeing people be asses to the staff made me try to be three times kinder and always quick with a smile and a big Thank You!
Funny about your Ganga story. I lucked out first go round, with quality stuff, in fact while reading a trip report on here I saw the name of the place mentioned and I pm'd the author asking if that vendor was still around, turns out I got the scoop and will be set this next go. My second time I got crap from a mans crotch...don't ask I still shudder thinking about it...lol. I know better now and that's what matters.

[Island Girl]

It's something that really stayed with me. They wasted his time, pretended to be friendly and than screwed him. And seeing people be asses to the staff made me try to be three times kinder and always quick with a smile and a big Thank You!
Funny about your Ganga story. I lucked out first go round, with quality stuff, in fact while reading a trip report on here I saw the name of the place mentioned and I pm'd the author asking if that vendor was still around, turns out I got the scoop and will be set this next go. My second time I got crap from a mans crotch...don't ask I still shudder thinking about it...lol. I know better now and that's what matters.

Now THIS - REALLY blows my mind. You got advice about WHERE to buy your "ganja" on this board? Had no idea the PM was for that function...HEY if you folks want to smoke your freakin brains out and disrespect the laws of the country you "profess" to love so much, go for it- if your Mama didn't raise you better there isn't any changing your entitled attitude now-BUT PLEASE do NOT mention your sources here, or even allude to them. FOR ONE REASON- you dopers could be getting your "suppliers" in a LOT of trouble by "advertising" for them here, OR even in PM. You guys are really clueless if you think only people planning to take trips to Jamaica read this board...

*IG

[Island Girl]

I think the thing that pissed us off the most was a lovely older man who wandered the beach with his guitar or uke, can't remember which, anyways this group of 6 or so adults spent 30 minutes, listening to him, requesting songs than not offering him a tip. That burned us so bad, we saw it from afar but it left a lasting impression on us, and i'm sure has helped us be better tippers and more aware of our actions. Funny you should bring that up, I saw this go down to.
As for the higglers I did what I always do, wait until the last couple of days to buy anything. I find that no matter where I am, if I don't buy anything or respond to them they leave me alone after a couple of days. And I notice that word gets around on who's buying. The only thing I bought throughout the entire stay was cigarettes. I know I could get them cheaper, but I'm more than happy to pay a buck or two extra to have them on the beach! Well, I did buy ganj the first day. Off course he tried to stress me out, give me pisspoor quality at a ridiculous price, but I wasn't having it. End of story, I got the good stuff and at a fair price. Fair in the sence that I know I overpaid, but again to be able to buy it off the beach like that I think of it as service charge. Also I'm familiar with the consept of tourist prices and local prices, and to be honest I do think that's somewhat fair.

I am wondering if you do know that in fact, "ganja" is ILLEGAL in Jamaica. Also this board is NOT limited to adults only. When you post about it, you are promoting it- what does this say to younger visitors? Lastly, assuming you knew that is is illegal- why do you think you deserve a "fair price" on buying it? I would like to hear your logic on this.

IRIE! *IG