knotzen Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Starbucks Raising Prices Again "Starbucks is raising the price of its drinks again, this time by an average of 9 cents following a 5-cent hike last fall. It is unusual for the Seattle-based coffee shop chain, whose stock has suffered in recent months, to raise prices even once a year. The last price increase before last October came in 2004, when drinks rose an average of 11 cents. The latest increase applies only to U.S. company-owned stores, but shops run by partners, such as grocery stores and airport vendors, often follow suit." http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003802533_webstarbucks23.html Has the rise in "espresso drink" prices at shops like Starbucks affected your willingness to buy espresso drinks? (If you've never been one to buy coffee at these place, don't bother...) Or do you figure it's better for you than a pack of Hostess Ding Dongs, or you're already paying over $3 so what's another $1 or $2? When espresso first hit the PNW big time I'd buy one every day. Then, as prices went up, I'd treat myself to one every payday. Now, I buy one every 3-4 weeks, usually in a social situation. But Starbucks, especially, is ALWAYS busy. What are people thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 wtf? who flickin' cares... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I buy one drink there every 3-4 weeks. Either the novelty has worn off, or the quality has gone way down though, because I don't enjoy it like I did 10 years ago. And no, I don't get those long lines, especially in the morning when you are in a hurry to get to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 wtf? who flickin' cares... \ it's better than another political debate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotzen Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 wtf? who flickin' cares... Um, whatEVer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lI1|1! Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 those breakfast egg sandwich things at starbucks are really good. especially the pepper bacon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotzen Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 That's true. I had one with Fontina cheese and spinach. Delish. I hate you, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 wtf? who flickin' cares... \ it's better than another political debate don't give up so easily, I bet we can turn this into a political debate in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 those breakfast egg sandwich things at starbucks are really good. especially the pepper bacon. Hmm. I've never had one... always thought the food was overpriced (not like the espresso isn't...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 F*ck Starbucks. Go to a local shop instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 F*ck Starbucks. Go to a local shop instead. Like? I'm near Pier 66 in Seattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underworld Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 isn't starbucks a local shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Independant Coffee Depends on which way you go. Seattle Waterfront Coffee Cafe Ladro is good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 isn't starbucks a local shop? So is REI and Microsoft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Independant Coffee Depends on which way you go. Seattle Waterfront Coffee Cafe Ladro is good stuff. None of those are close to my work. Zeitgeist would be doable if I am in Pioneer Square for some reason (doubtful). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I work on a dead-end company road. Nothing s closeby, but I start somewhere, drive a bit and end somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couloir Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I make mine at home with Fred Meyer coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizard_brain Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I only buy free range coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underworld Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 if you drink coffee, you should be required to grow and roast your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knottygirl Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 no starbucks here! especially when you have stumptown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 F*ck Starbucks. Go to a local shop instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 If only I could buy a cup of Starbucks Coffee while shopping tax-free at the various Walmarts in NH... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Fortunately, everyone who gives a damn about coffee in the PNW hasn't touched Starbuck's old, vacuum-packed, over-roasted and oxidized product for eons and is instead taking advantage of the plethora of awesome local roasters like Stumptown Roasters, Zoka , or Vivace Roasteria . So this should only affect the other poor souls who've been left behind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Fortunately, everyone who gives a damn about coffee in the PNW hasn't touched Starbuck's old, vacuum-packed, over-roasted and oxidized product for eons and is instead taking advantage of the plethora of awesome local roasters like Stumptown Roasters, Zoka , or Vivace Roasteria . So this should only affect the other poor souls who've been left behind... i prefer Oregon Chai http://www.oregonchai.com/ i like mine iced with vailla soy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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