Have you heard? The New York Yankees, who used to sell out the old Yankee Stadium, are having trouble filling the ridiculously priced seats in their new six hundred million dollar New Yankee Stadium. Of course we all know who they blame....the economy!
Did anyone ever think that perhaps the people of New York have a ceiling on the price they're willing to pay? There's quite a few other things they can do with the money they save and still root for their team on television. If businesses keep raising prices, buyers are going to find a better deal somewhere else. Even if they have to cut out certain luxuries such as dining out, movies and yes, baseball games.
So now let's talk about the movie industry. Ticket prices have been going up until a family of four has to make plans to see certain films during vacation times. It's cheaper for middle class Americans to stay at home and watch a "Pay per view" movie. I've done it and I consider myself an avid movie goer. Sure, the movie theater has a better sound system and the smell of over priced popcorn gets you in the mood. However, you can get an excellent sound system in your own home for a few hundred dollars and let's face it, popcorn is popcorn whether the theater makes it or the microwave.
Why can't we make prices affordable? Gas shouldn't be a high as it is, we all know the oil companies are making more than their share of profit. How much is too much profit? Is corporate America that greedy they don't see the need to price things in a manner that most Americans can at least THINK about purchasing? Stimulus this and stimulus that, where are the true savings? Coupons? Warehouse prices? Flea Markets? Businesses take notice! Come up with a plan to create your own stimulus. "Make them an offer they cannot refuse," and maybe middle class Americans will once again join in on the spending. Everyone likes a bargain. Remember, if you're a business, price reasonably. If you're a shopper, buy responsibly. And if you're the New York Yankees, lower your "Damn" Yankee prices and maybe you WILL sell out!
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I agree that it is ridiculous the prices families and individuals have to pay for good entertainment. However, we took a trip to a Nationwide race yesterday and it was a great value. Kids got in free, lots of free goodies(not cheapos) and a free concert by a decent band. Ask you wife she'll fill in the details.
ReplyDeleteAs to gas, YIKES! It is outrageous!
Great post! Thanks for letting me vent in my comments!