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gatherer47
11-27-2013, 12:01 AM
I bought two donuts today from Dunkin Donuts in Spanish Springs.I guess it's been a long time since I bought donuts because they were $1.49 each for a total of $3.19.I never realized they were this high priced.I guess I've been living in a cave because the last time I remember buying donuts they were a little under a dollar each.Oh well!
jblum315
11-27-2013, 04:44 AM
Dunno. I haven't bought or eaten a donut in about 30 years. Don't remember what they cost then. I always liked the donut holes.
2BNTV
11-27-2013, 06:47 AM
I think some prices are due to inflation, and I am somewhat surprised at the cost of everything.
DD muffins cost about $1.53 and would buy one rather than buy two donuts. For the price of two donuts that you mentioned, I would have turned around and gone to a diner and paid a litle extra for two eggs,etc.
I have been looking for a water bottle, made from a strong plastic for the gym. I have seen them for about $9.00 or more. When we were kids, they were probably a buck or two, and still made a humongus profit, as they probably cost pennies, for the manufacture to make. Remember, when you could buy a candy bar for a nickel? Today, they cost anywhere from 65 cents to a dollar.
I guess I have been, a caveman too!!!!
Welcome to 2013!!!!
Cisco Kid
11-27-2013, 06:55 AM
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jblum315
11-27-2013, 07:26 AM
You can just about multiply by 10 the prices of things when you were a kid. Think about it: shoes, sunglasses, shaving blades, foam, etc.
2BNTV
11-27-2013, 07:32 AM
You can just about multiply by 10 the prices of things when you were a kid. Think about it: shoes, sunglasses, shaving blades, foam, etc.
Yes. I am always amazed when reading some historiacl novels that mentioned what someone mace for a living and what that translates to today's dollars.
marianne237
11-27-2013, 07:53 AM
The comical part comes when you walk into an antique store and find all kinds of objects that we know and used when we were younger....and look at the prices on the tags.
jblum315
11-27-2013, 08:09 AM
Yes. I am always amazed when reading some historiacl novels that mentioned what someone mace for a living and what that translates to today's dollars.
Especially when it's British - I have no idea what a shilling was worth.
circletrack
11-27-2013, 09:18 AM
I bought two donuts today from Dunkin Donuts in Spanish Springs.I guess it's been a long time since I bought donuts because they were $1.49 each for a total of $3.19.I never realized they were this high priced.I guess I've been living in a cave because the last time I remember buying donuts they were a little under a dollar each.Oh well!
Was it a specialty doughnut? They've always been 99 cents when I've gotten one, but I guess it's been a few weeks. A 50-cent increase sounds a bit much.
Shirleevee
11-27-2013, 09:24 AM
I think some prices are due to inflation, and I am somewhat surprised at the cost of everything.
DD muffins cost about $1.53 and would buy one rather than buy two donuts. For the price of two donuts that you mentioned, I would have turned around and gone to a diner and paid a litle extra for two eggs,etc.
I have been looking for a water bottle, made from a strong plastic for the gym. I have seen them for about $9.00 or more. When we were kids, they were probably a buck or two, and still made a humongus profit, as they probably cost pennies, for the manufacture to make. Remember, when you could buy a candy bar for a nickel? Today, they cost anywhere from 65 cents to a dollar.
I guess I have been, a caveman too!!!!
Welcome to 2013!!!!
Notice the shrinking bag of sugar used to be 5 lbs.now 4lbs. I used to bake and sew, very expensive; the cost of product is very high......
kfierle
11-27-2013, 09:26 AM
I haven't purchased a donut in years and that price rather surprises me. I decided to see what that was equivalent to 30 years ago. I used CPI Inflation Calculator (http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl?cost1=1.49&year1=2013&year2=1983) and found out it was the same as $.64 in 1983.
Bogie Shooter
11-27-2013, 09:27 AM
Notice the shrinking bag of sugar used to be 5 lbs.now 4lbs. I used to bake and sew, very expensive; the cost of product is very high......
Somebody has to pay for the sugar lobby...........................
Taltarzac725
11-27-2013, 10:02 AM
Dunkin' Donuts Prices | Fast Food Menu Prices (http://www.fastfoodmenuprices.com/dunkin-donuts-prices/)
zcaveman
11-27-2013, 10:40 AM
.79 each at Publix. But you do not get the variety you get at DD.
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Chief X
11-27-2013, 11:20 AM
when you buy a drink (or anything) at DD, you can fill out a quick on-line survey from the receipt. Then you get a free donut next time you visit. I have dozens of these receipts in my wallet. Not for me... but when I see someone in line with a child or if I feel like offering a free donut, I give them out. It helps justify the cost of my latte - a free donut. It's also a nice way to tell DD that their prices are too high, which I always do. I won't even consider Starbucks for their outrageous latte prices.
Happy Thanksgiving!
jim1941
11-27-2013, 11:30 AM
A donut at Dunkin Donuts in Spanish Springs is $.89.
A fancy donut, such as a "Coffee Roll," is $1.49
missypie
11-27-2013, 11:47 AM
We own a small business. Remember when you think the price is too high please remember:
1. The owners work 6-7 days a week morning till night.
2. Rent is very high.
3. Every time we bring someone in to look at a piece of equipment that has broken down start the figure at $500. plus $$$$
4. Food and supplies. $$$$
I could go on and on. This is not a complaint. We love our business and would do it all over again, really we would but that's why prices may seem high to someone.
And.....folks want $15.00 per hour minimum wages ??
That donut will be lots higher. Something has to give somewhere.
Chief X
11-27-2013, 11:47 AM
A donut at Dunkin Donuts in Spanish Springs is $.89.
A fancy donut, such as a "Coffee Roll," is $1.49
That's what I thought, but didn't want to state that without knowing for sure. Also at S.S. they have happy hour every afternoon so you can get two coffees or in my case two lattes for the price of one. Life is good!:smiley:
DDoug
11-27-2013, 12:18 PM
Remember the old saying (Bet you a dollar to a dozen donuts) or maybe not
gatherer47
11-27-2013, 03:43 PM
The two donuts I purchased were a twisted glaze donut and a cream stick-If they were a "fancy donut" they were in the case with the regular donuts and not marked as "fancy or specialty donut."
SusanOfWoodbury
11-27-2013, 04:05 PM
[QUOTE=gatherer47;787587]I bought two donuts today from Dunkin Donuts in Spanish Springs.I guess it's been a long time since I bought donuts because they were $1.49 each for a total of $3.19.I never realized they were this high priced.I guess I've been living in a cave because the last time I remember buying donuts they were a little under a dollar each.Oh well![/QUOTE
I bought 1/2 doz today for $4.99.. more for you buck!
Villageshooter
11-27-2013, 05:32 PM
We own a small business. Remember when you think the price is too high please remember:
1. The owners work 6-7 days a week morning till night.
2. Rent is very high.
3. Every time we bring someone in to look at a piece of equipment that has broken down start the figure at $500. plus $$$$
4. Food and supplies. $$$$
I could go on and on. This is not a complaint. We love our business and would do it all over again, really we would but that's why prices may seem high to someone.
And.....folks want $15.00 per hour minimum wages ??
That donut will be lots higher. Something has to give somewhere.
It's the cost of doing business in many many people going in business you fail some Make money how big is the gun that they hold your head each month to stay in bussiness? Kind of like a farmer complaining about the weathers it comes with the territory. zero Sympathy on my part., You don't like it get out of it
RVRoadie
11-27-2013, 06:01 PM
In 1963 I ran a small donut shop and sold a dozen donuts for 75�. And I remember people complaining how high the cost was then, especially those that picked up a dozen on their way to work. 10� for coffee and a donut at the counter. Of course $100 in sales was a good day.
missypie
11-27-2013, 07:20 PM
It's the cost of doing business in many many people going in business you fail some Make money how big is the gun that they hold your head each month to stay in bussiness? Kind of like a farmer complaining about the weathers it comes with the territory. zero Sympathy on my part., You don't like it get out of it
Guess you didn't read what I wrote. There was no complaint on my part. Also said I would do it again. No one holds a gun to MY head! I don't want your sympathy either, didn't ask for it. Read the post before you respond.
I just bought 2 donuts at Walmart the other day and I think they were 55 cents apiece. They were really good too.
ROCKETMAN
11-29-2013, 08:14 AM
I love donuts so I go to walmart and they have a rack of bakery items that are going to expire the next day. Usually comes out to .25 cents a donut. Five seconds in the micro and you won't tell the difference. Bakery has a huge mark-up, they make 85% profit and that includes ingrediants, labor, and all other expenses. Publix use to make from scratch but now they come almost ready to serve and they stick them in the oven for a few minutes.
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