Going to coffee shops on your own

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Someone mentioned the price of a cup of coffee to me the other week and I couldn't believe it. I thought it would be about 60 / 70p a cup. Never having drank tea or coffee at any time in my life I'm obviously a bit behind with prices. Just the smell of it makes me feel unwell. So I think I can safely say I will never go into a coffee shop, on my own or otherwise.
 


Keith S30S said:
Ridiculous prices in the Starbucks of this world. 2 drinks and a biscuit for about 10 quid
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True but if there wasn't a market, they wouldn't survive

Could apply same principle to paying the price of 4 cans for a single pint.
Or paying £12 for a bowl of pasta that costs next to nothing at home to make
 
I buy a venti filter from Starbucks every morning, 600ml for £2, which is decent value.

There's always someone in the queue ordering a wockadockachoccalatte with cream for about 7 quid. Crazy :D
 
87 Others said:
True but if there wasn't a market, they wouldn't survive

Could apply same principle to paying the price of 4 cans for a single pint.
Or paying £12 for a bowl of pasta that costs next to nothing at home to make
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You could but I don't drink coffee. If I did I still wouldn't queue up to be ripped off as I hate queuing.

The only time I've been in a coffee shop is with the good lady on our about twice annual shopping trips. I still won't queue and resent handing over a tenner for a coffee, hot chocolate and a snack or 2.

I bought her some running stuff out of Nike the last time we went shopping so told her I couldn't stretch to coffee as well :)

I'd also paid for lunch in Wagamama too like.
 
Keith S30S said:
You could but I don't drink coffee. If I did I still wouldn't queue up to be ripped off as I hate queuing.

The only time I've been in a coffee shop is with the good lady on our about twice annual shopping trips. I still won't queue and resent handing over a tenner for a coffee, hot chocolate and a snack or 2.

I bought he some running stuff out of Nike the last time we went shopping so told her I couldn't stretch to coffee as well :)
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:lol:
 
Keith S30S said:
You could but I don't drink coffee. If I did I still wouldn't queue up to be ripped off as I hate queuing.

The only time I've been in a coffee shop is with the good lady on our about twice annual shopping trips. I still won't queue and resent handing over a tenner for a coffee, hot chocolate and a snack or 2.

I bought her some running stuff out of Nike the last time we went shopping so told her I couldn't stretch to coffee as well :)

I'd also paid for lunch in Wagamama too like.
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Lucky lady ;)
 
Cox Green Fc said:
Is it normal ? Find myself doing this almost daily now tbh.
Sad state of affairs I used to think. But now that my life has drastically changed I have getting quite used to it .

Parsnip in 3..2..1 of course.
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Why not? Just having a break, catch up on your phone etc and have a nice drink.

I've been hearing how many people really enjoy the cinema on their own - must admit, I'm curious to try it.
 
If I'm town and have 30 minutes to kill, a quick sit on my norm in a coffee shop is the best way to pass time.

A decent coffee shop though. Couldn't be arsed with Starbucks like, their coffee is burnt shite.
 
Charmless Man said:
Hew man, if people willingly buy it, it is not overpriced. It’s the price people are willing to pay.

If it was overpriced then Costa etc’ would have to drop their prices or lose business.
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It is overpriced for me. I would never buy a coffee in one of those places.

It is also underpriced for others because they would willingly buy it at a higher price.
 
Keith S30S said:
I'd also paid for lunch in Wagamama too like.
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Massively overpriced priced noodles and rice :)

Also this crack of food turning up when its ready instead of altogether is mental. Just learn to cook things to be ready at the same time, not have sides arriving as you nearly finish your Domburi

Cox Green Fc said:
Is it normal ? Find myself doing this almost daily now tbh.
Sad state of affairs I used to think. But now that my life has drastically changed I have getting quite used to it .

Parsnip in 3..2..1 of course.
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We talking Starbucks and that ilk or little places that make a good cup of coffee?
 
Keith S30S said:
Ridiculous prices in the Starbucks of this world. 2 drinks and a biscuit for about 10 quid
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Ken Bruce was having a jokey discussion this morning about the prices charged in cinemas. The crazy price of two ice creams got a mention and how they search bags to make sure you aren't taking your own sweets and stuff in. Somebody here is arguing that something isn't overpriced if there are people who are willing to pay it. A bit of a daft argument because there is always somebody willing to pay a price but that doesn't mean it's not overpriced.
There's loads of things overpriced like gas, electric, petrol beer, cigarettes, train tickets, concert tickets the list is endless. A mate of mine has just spent around £700 on a phone. He wanted a new iPhone so he sucked it up and payed what is a stupid price. He said it was aarip off himsel but he had no choice apart from not buying something he wanted.
A lot of the items I listed there are essentials so you have no choice but pay up. Some like coffee in coffee shops or beer in pubs you pay the inflated prices or don't go in. So people pay the prices it's that or stay at home. That doesn't mean they are fairly priced though.
 
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