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Originally Posted by shut the front door
A lot of people move here and are so infatuated with TV, that they think any business owned by the developers must be good. The fact is, any developer owned business is going to be more expensive. TV insurance, Citizens bank (higher interest rate on mtg), the golf cart stores..... you will pay more. I thinkthat those who are still on the Koolaid high get a warm, fuzzy feeling to pay more for the same product because it says "The Villages" on it.
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My wife's bucket list includes lots of travel. She arranges trips to anywhere USA. Last year, when in TN, we happened to come across a small offroad vehicle shop. They sold some new Yamaha quiet techs. We bought one for a little less than $13,000. Nephew was willing to haul it to Florida in exchange for a room and all he can eat of my wife's cooking. Golf carts do not cost as much in other states. The Villages and surrounding areas are gouging because they know they can. Pretty much the same scenario with most products in the Villages.
I'm waiting for sandwich gouging like in NYC. I nearly fell over when the touted "best burgers in the city" bill for two was $73 without tip. And, don't even get me started on Vegas! If anyone wants to open a $28 burger place, I'm willing to invest. Fries of course, must be $12 a plate. Sodas? $5 (a can, no refills) What is this world coming to?