Guest Writer: Ruth Morse
-Disclaimer: information presented, however inaccurate, in the following post does not in any way, shape or form, implied or otherwise, necessarily express or suggest blog owner and editor's endorsement or support of any such posted material or parts therein.
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I read an interesting article online about saving money. In fact, it was titled "Ten Most Overpriced Products You Should Avoid." A lot of what they cover in this article makes sense. Did you know that movie theater popcorn has a mark up of 1,275%? Staggering, isn't it! Today we are going to focus on #6 in the list. I'm not sure this will get past the blog editor [you know who!] but I'm giving it a shot. Ready? Here we go:
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Coffee!
-Buying coffee in coffee shops carries a whopping 300% markup!
Thanks Starbucks. Nowadays, it's pretty common to pay a markup of 300% or more for coffee. And even those huge profit margins still may not keep your neighborhood coffee shop in business. Just keep in mind: That $3 cup of coffee (assuming you don't tip, add shots, or buy some fancy concoction) you buy at the corner cafe can be made at home for a quarter. A quarter! A quarter! You can save $2.75 for each and every cup! Whee!--
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...and one more thing......
uh, I'll get back to you when I remember it.
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The Cheap Senior Citizen is a Guest Writer who occasionally shares helpful hints she has learned through her experience.
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uh, I'll get back to you when I remember it.
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The Cheap Senior Citizen is a Guest Writer who occasionally shares helpful hints she has learned through her experience.
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3 comments:
Wow how'd you slip THAT one by the "editor" Ruth!
Val, did you have the resident lawyer write that disclaimer?
sodas & tea at restaurants are also marked up a whole lot! they charge about $2 for a glass of soda, when you could go to Kroger this week ant get 2 liters for $1!
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