tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post9026303264505726904..comments2024-03-22T03:35:27.752-04:00Comments on Written Inc.: Is Starbucks overpriced?carmilevyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-19640526354580034402012-10-29T11:26:15.217-04:002012-10-29T11:26:15.217-04:00I'm not a huge Starbucks fan (prefer cute cafe...I'm not a huge Starbucks fan (prefer cute cafes) but I will admit that as a road warrior my Starbucks card has saved me on many an occasion when I've had no local currency. It's worked (so far) in every country I've been to.sharbeanhttp://wend.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-8352809433756309002012-10-25T01:36:05.208-04:002012-10-25T01:36:05.208-04:00I recently read the idea behind Starbucks marketin...I recently read the idea behind Starbucks marketing is based on Fair Market Value coffee prices- why it costs more, because the growers are paid what they deserve for the goods.<br /><br />They are expensive- n I don't drink coffee, but other folks swear by it. N free WiFi is always fun.Snaggle Toothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197042129309670471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-11810436212068980622012-10-23T18:29:58.985-04:002012-10-23T18:29:58.985-04:00I'm glad you had an enjoyable evening that tur...I'm glad you had an enjoyable evening that turned into a bit of a date. <br />I rarely stop there, but it does have a pleasant (usually) atmosphere...and free WiFi. A treat for me is more likely a drink with dinner or a dip in the hot tub. Karen (formerly kcinnova)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16705613736966783261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-73108564965114874192012-10-22T12:54:13.686-04:002012-10-22T12:54:13.686-04:00oops forgot- treating myself? Yesterday is was wal...oops forgot- treating myself? Yesterday is was walking through nature (all day) and thanking it every second for giving me such a blissful day! Back to Starbucks- I'm a fan of tipping for service, but I really don't agree (especially in the drive-thru windows) for the gigantic TIPS containers they push into our faces. If I tip them, why not tip my grocery store clerk who really does a lot of work getting us through the line ? !!! Just saying....21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-47083945969391310312012-10-22T12:51:11.501-04:002012-10-22T12:51:11.501-04:00Everything Rob W said is true-but there are other ...Everything Rob W said is true-but there are other places that have all that with cheaper prices, and often better (not so burnt) taste! AND they offer books, sometimes! Or live poets and musical folks! My oldest son big fan of Starbucks-my daughter-Caribou only, me? if not my brew- Mac and Dons (ha! ha! seriously) Carmi- It's wonderful to see the LOVE of your Life too! :)21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-72835812744041825132012-10-21T18:01:33.505-04:002012-10-21T18:01:33.505-04:00You're not just getting coffee, Carmi.
You&...You're not just getting coffee, Carmi. <br />You're getting organic, fair-trade beans. Locally produced, artisan Biscotti..fireplace,,, specially aged leather, wingback chairs.<br />Soothing, hipster, soul music<br /><br />Value of coffee = $2<br />Value of the Experience = priceless<br /><br />YOLO =)<br />Rob Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-34838977423159169802012-10-21T16:33:57.938-04:002012-10-21T16:33:57.938-04:00I don't like the burnt coffee style, or the pr...I don't like the burnt coffee style, or the price.<br /><br />In fact, the last time I was in a Starbucks I just got a regular coffee because I needed to use my laptop.<br />~ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©https://www.blogger.com/profile/06252371815131259831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-50062722474550890482012-10-21T16:25:11.226-04:002012-10-21T16:25:11.226-04:00Tim's is a national institution for better or ...Tim's is a national institution for better or worse. Maybe that's why I avoid overpriced Starbucks. The snob factor. I see a bunch of posers who think they're better than the great unwashed. Plus the chairs are more comfortable at Tim's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-47229923248718625992012-10-21T16:24:56.560-04:002012-10-21T16:24:56.560-04:00Tim's is a national institution for better or ...Tim's is a national institution for better or worse. Maybe that's why I avoid overpriced Starbucks. The snob factor. I see a bunch of posers who think they're better than the great unwashed. Plus the chairs are more comfortable at Tim's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com