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Old 08-14-2012, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by rustynail View Post
The advertised lunch deal at Glenview CC sounds great. $5.00 gets you the lunch special which normally consists of a small bowl of soup and a very small 1/2 sandwich. Of course, this price is only valid with the purchase of a beverage ($2.09) Now add tax of $.43 and your $5.00 special is now $7.51. Add a reasonable tip and your $5.00 lunch deal has now cost you $9.00. Such a deal!
Agreed....and what's up with places charging as much for a soda as the meal. $2.09 for a bererage...wow...but many places its like $2.59.