$1.50 for a candy bar

[ROCKETMAN]

:shrug:Playing golf at hacienda yesterday stopped at the starter shack for a candy bar. Noticed a little sign stating new price for candy bars. Used to be a dollar. 50% increase? Man behind counter said nobody will buy them and many customers said they will send a letter of protest to the golf admin. From now on bring your own.:undecided:

[Cisco Kid]

:agree:

[memason]

How much is a candy bar at Publix or Sweetbay?

[Roaddog53]

As they say, if you don't like it, don't buy it. Thus they can't sell it. If you buy it, they got away with it.

[2BNTV]

Ahhh, the days of a nickel or dime candy bar makes me refrain from paying these exhoritant prices. I think $1.50 is over the top for the price of a candy bar.

It seems to me if they can't sell them, they should lower the price and or not sell them.

[784caroline]

Stop by the movie theatre concession stand..see what you get for $1.50

[BritParrothead]

And check the 'use by date' on them!

[kimball]

:shrug:Playing golf at hacienda yesterday stopped at the starter shack for a candy bar. Noticed a little sign stating new price for candy bars. Used to be a dollar. 50% increase? Man behind counter said nobody will buy them and many customers said they will send a letter of protest to the golf admin. From now on bring your own.:undecided:

Posted the same basic comment a few days ago. Although you are absolutely correct, you have opened yourself up to criticism by many of your friends and neighbors who believe that the powers to be can do anything they want in this little paradise and get away with it. If they had any class at all, they would give every player a free candy bar at the turn and say thank you for playing here. (If they like this idea, I'm sure you'll see a corresponding $2.00 increase in Green Fees).

[Hancle704]

If you think $1.50 is too much for a candy bar, see my post about the Willie Nelson and family Show at Savannah center for $175.00 PP. they must believe their ads that say live like a millionaire for the rest of your life in TV.

[travelguy]

why don't they allow some organization to supply the shacks with candy bars as part of a fund-raising project? I remember the band members in high school doing that all the time.

[Warren Kiefer]

:shrug:Playing golf at hacienda yesterday stopped at the starter shack for a candy bar. Noticed a little sign stating new price for candy bars. Used to be a dollar. 50% increase? Man behind counter said nobody will buy them and many customers said they will send a letter of protest to the golf admin. From now on bring your own.:undecided:

First, I don't know of anyone who plays golf at Publix or the Willie nelson Concert so this just isn't relevant..
Now too long ago I was a golf course employee. We were allow to stock and sell candy bars and soda as long as we purchased the stuff on our own time. We were allowed to use the profits for some nice yearly staff parties. I suppose someone in the golf division became aware that we were making several hundred dollars yearly and decided "they" wanted the little candy and soda business.
I know for a fact you can still go to Sams and purchase the candy bars and chips for much less than a dollar each, most at around 50 cents each. So at $2.00, is this not a 300% profit and the labor to dispense the candy and soda doesn't cost the Golf Division a cent more.
Sounds kind of outragous doesn't it ???

[JoeC1947]

Posted the same basic comment a few days ago. Although you are absolutely correct, you have opened yourself up to criticism by many of your friends and neighbors who believe that the powers to be can do anything they want in this little paradise and get away with it. If they had any class at all, they would give every player a free candy bar at the turn and say thank you for playing here. (If they like this idea, I'm sure you'll see a corresponding $2.00 increase in Green Fees).

That's the spirit, condemn the developer again. If you want a free meal then go to one of those financial seminars that are so abundant around here.
I'll bet you that people would complain if candy bars were not for sale at the turn. Can't please everyone especially the ones that feel "Entitled".

[JoeC1947]

First, I don't know of anyone who plays golf at Publix or the Willie nelson Concert so this just isn't relevant..
Now too long ago I was a golf course employee. We were allow to stock and sell candy bars and soda as long as we purchased the stuff on our own time. We were allowed to use the profits for some nice yearly staff parties. I suppose someone in the golf division became aware that we were making several hundred dollars yearly and decided "they" wanted the little candy and soda business.
I know for a fact you can still go to Sams and purchase the candy bars and chips for much less than a dollar each, most at around 50 cents each. So at $2.00, is this not a 300% profit and the labor to dispense the candy and soda doesn't cost the Golf Division a cent more.
Sounds kind of outragous doesn't it ???

and I don't know anyone that golfs at Sam's so that isn't relevant either.

[Trayderjoe]

Posted the same basic comment a few days ago. Although you are absolutely correct, you have opened yourself up to criticism by many of your friends and neighbors who believe that the powers to be can do anything they want in this little paradise and get away with it. If they had any class at all, they would give every player a free candy bar at the turn and say thank you for playing here. (If they like this idea, I'm sure you'll see a corresponding $2.00 increase in Green Fees).

I actually have re-written my response after re-reading the post and your comments, and surmise that your note was in reference to the OPs comment about a 50% increase versus the actual cost of the candy bar. Assuming that to be the case, you may have inadvertently opened yourself up for repeat criticism with the free candy bar comment. The short of it is that someone, somewhere, is not going to agree. Everyone is entitled to an opinion and I would only suggest that we all ignore any piling on and fo myself, I'll thank the OP for the head's up on the cost of a candy bar at the starter's shack.

By the way, I don't know who said it, but the quote is something like this: "I may not agree with what you say, but I will fight to the death to protect your right to say it". :posting:

[Cantwaittoarrive]

$1.50 is too much for a candy bar anywhere, at least I won't pay it. I remember back in the 60's visiting my grandma in Scottsdale, PA. you could go to the candy store and for .05 or .10 you could buy a whole bag of candy and actually ask for .01 of different kinds of candy.

[billethkid]

what would one pay ay almost any public venue?? How much at one of the surrounding clubs outside TV?

How about at Amway Center in Orlando, or any other sporting event venue?? $10 glass of beer! $6 hot dogs!! Etc.

I know the issue is the 50% increase.

Can you tell me ANYTHING you buy today that has not gone up substantially since last summer? 2 years ago?

Methinks some don't know how good it is here in TV....and most places like it.

TV price increases will continue as the developer gets more and more un-involved and independent owners adjust prices to make a profit.The bubble will always have a price advantage of sorts on some things....but enjoy what there is while it lasts.

btk

[Villageshooter]

That's the spirit, condemn the developer again. If you want a free meal then go to one of those financial seminars that are so abundant around here.
I'll bet you that people would complain if candy bars were not for sale at the turn. Can't please everyone especially the ones that feel "Entitled".

We no longer will refer to those who buy into EVERYTHING here as drinking the koolaide,,, now it will be as known as EATN the Hershey bar,,, just another case of BIG BROTHER in our billfolds,,,,at least now you wont get sand in your KOOLDADE with head in the sand,,, will be a sandy hershey bar,,, I would love to have my grandkids set up a little stand in my back yard when the golfers come by,, and sell them candy bars and Ice cold Beer,, buying a beer from a 12 year old could get me in trouble,,,,, buck for beer and buck for a hershey bar!

[ROCKETMAN]

If the golfers knew selling candy bars was for a food bank or operation shoe box for our troups, the $1.50 wouldn't be a problem. That is an excellant idea.

[Roaddog53]

I actually have re-written my response after re-reading the post and your comments, and surmise that your note was in reference to the OPs comment about a 50% increase versus the actual cost of the candy bar. Assuming that to be the case, you may have inadvertently opened yourself up for repeat criticism with the free candy bar comment. The short of it is that someone, somewhere, is not going to agree. Everyone is entitled to an opinion and I would only suggest that we all ignore any piling on and fo myself, I'll thank the OP for the head's up on the cost of a candy bar at the starter's shack.

By the way, I don't know who said it, but the quote is something like this: "I may not agree with what you say, but I will fight to the death to protect your right to say it". :posting:

Or...the saying also goes and VERY TRUE FOR THIS PLACE:
You can please some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time!

[Bogie Shooter]

We no longer will refer to those who buy into EVERYTHING here as drinking the koolaide,,, now it will be as known as EATN the Hershey bar,,, just another case of BIG BROTHER in our billfolds,,,,at least now you wont get sand in your KOOLDADE with head in the sand,,, will be a sandy hershey bar,,, I would love to have my grandkids set up a little stand in my back yard when the golfers come by,, and sell them candy bars and Ice cold Beer,, buying a beer from a 12 year old could get me in trouble,,,,, buck for beer and buck for a hershey bar!

It your little box down by the river on a golf course??

[JoeC1947]

We no longer will refer to those who buy into EVERYTHING here as drinking the koolaide,,, now it will be as known as EATN the Hershey bar,,, just another case of BIG BROTHER in our billfolds,,,,at least now you wont get sand in your KOOLDADE with head in the sand,,, will be a sandy hershey bar,,, I would love to have my grandkids set up a little stand in my back yard when the golfers come by,, and sell them candy bars and Ice cold Beer,, buying a beer from a 12 year old could get me in trouble,,,,, buck for beer and buck for a hershey bar!

1) Nobody forces you to buy the stupid candy bars. bring your own if you don't want to pay the buck fifty.

2) Head in the sand? Not.

3) That would not be a good lesson for your grand kids. How about a Koolaid stand (just regular Koolaid not the villagers stuff).

4) If you do sell beer I'd pay the buck that you asked.

[rubicon]

I wouldn't pay the prices the courses were charging for candy bars before its increase. I shopped for the best value and stocked up.

i won't play championship here during prime season because of the non-competitive prices so I play off campus.

The courses, admin, maintenance etc are exclusively owned by Lake-sumter, Inc. Its a monopoly and your huge financial investment gets you nothing. If you want some relief or special consideration pay $800 for priority. However study the program carefully before you invest because it may not be as much a benefit as you might initially believe

What I won't do is criticize or complain about the developer because if you do you are sure to be assaulted by the village political correctness crowd aka/THPCC. They will come out in force and tell you to stop whinning, move some place else, that you should be grateful to the Developer for building you such a wonderful place, etc etc. etc.

[ugotme]

$1.50 is too much for a candy bar anywhere, at least I won't pay it. I remember back in the 60's visiting my grandma in Scottsdale, PA. you could go to the candy store and for .05 or .10 you could buy a whole bag of candy and actually ask for .01 of different kinds of candy.

With all due respect, why would you bring up the 1960's?
50 years ago was a looooooooooong time ago. The average car was about $2,500. Now it is probably $30,000 a 12 times increase.

You can't compare back then and you can't go back.

[ronat1]

The chocolate candy bars are supplied to the golf courses by Kindred Spirits, as well as the soft drinks. Now let's see, who owns Kindred Spirits and where do they fit in the "big scheme of things"?? Is it ringing a familiar bell???

[Warren Kiefer]

and I don't know anyone that golfs at Sam's so that isn't relevant either.

I think we have found that person who gives the finger to walkers (another post)

[JoeC1947]

I think we have found that person who gives the finger to walkers (another post)

I guess now I'm confused :confused::confused::confused::confused:

[HMLRHT1]

Complain and then complain about the complaint. Sounds like everyone needs to go back to work because you all have too much time on your hands. Is this really a non- issue that Gracie Girl will get involved with. Oh my:ohdear:

[rubicon]

A complaint about nothing.......It would seem a natural reaction for someone to raise the question when the price of an item is so greatly exaggerated.

[blueash]

The chocolate candy bars are supplied to the golf courses by Kindred Spirits, as well as the soft drinks. Now let's see, who owns Kindred Spirits and where do they fit in the "big scheme of things"?? Is it ringing a familiar bell???

I didn't know that, hmm
From the Kindred Spirits own website http://www.thevillageskindredspirits.com/index.htm

"Kindred Spirits is owned and operated by The Villages of Lake and Sumter Inc."

[Cisco Kid]

:popcorn:

[bonrich]

:popcorn:

30 posts about a $1.50 candy bar, now 31. Can't wait to get back down to TV. I thought activities were picking up, not picking on. Seems as though it is a convenience item stocked by the golf shop and if you want it and don't have a candy bar melted in your front pocket, or haven't sat on one, then pony up the buck fifty and enjoy a solid piece of candy, instead of licking your hand.
BOOYAH!!!

[Villageshooter]

What I won't do is criticize or complain about the developer because if you do you are sure to be assaulted by the village political correctness crowd aka/THPCC. They will come out in force and tell you to stop whinning, move some place else, that you should be grateful to the Developer for building you such a wonderful place, etc etc. etc.

Oh so true!!! What we should do is get pickets and surround the village sales offices and handout free candy bars As a protest

[perrjojo]

Wow! All of these posts about a candy bar. World peace, the debt ceiling, global warming, cancer, death, homelessness, domestic abuse.....need I go on? Get a real cause people!

[ugotme]

Quite frankly -

W H O C A R E S ?


THE END

[Villageshooter]

Wow! All of these posts about a candy bar. World peace, the debt ceiling, global warming, cancer, death, homelessness, domestic abuse.....need I go on? Get a real cause people!

Life in the villages so good that this is what is important this is an important matter,,forget all the other thing this is what is a crisis for a villager!

[Challenger]

Quite frankly -

W H O C A R E S ?


THE END

Well Said
:coolsmiley:

[Moderator]

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