Why are people so stupid to pay $5 for a cup of coffee, when I can make a cup for about a nickle?
537234
I live in France which has awesome coffee in any café or bistro for less than half the price of Star Bucks. I heard that Star Bucks opened up a shop in Paris and I just rolled over laughing. That's like taking second grade coals to New Castle. \n\nOff Topic. I know that we are not supposed to send person messages here (I may get reported) but,....Mortimer, we're not cousins or anything but will you marry me anyway?
1036667
Because money printed has to be backed by something else of value, like gold. Otherwise the money is worthless. It's the same reason that the U.S. mint doesn't print enough money to simply give everyone one billion dollars. They wouldn't be backed by anything and a jug of milk would cost a billion dollars.
1003225
Can I buy you a cup of coffee?
331321
It more of a social thing than just drinking coffee. Instead of saying no, ask "how about tea", or "hot chocolate".
636879
the guy who pays for it... which cup moron...
425741
I order Starbucks to close down NOW!\n\nActually, they are brilliant--getting suckers to pay three bucks for a 25 cent cup of coffee.
457208
people are idiots. The act more like lottery winners than wage earners. Why do people who make just above poverty level income dress like they are worth a million? Why do people who work at fast food restaurants wear tons of gold jewelery? Why do 90 year old people go to casinos hoping to hit it big? Why do many americans spend $5 dollars for one cup of coffee and complain about gas prices? why do americans......ad nauseum.
679473
Right now, I would like $3.75 to purchase a Caramel Machiatto at Starbucks. That would make me HAPPY.
245872
The queerest thing Ive seen is how people can spend $7 on one cup of coffee at Starbucks!  Thats just CRAZY!
357726
wasn't starbucks the one that tried charging $100 per case of water to the firefighters that were trying to clean up 9/11? personally that's why i've got issues with them. yeah they issued an apology and then donated some money but the fact that they even did that in the first place disgusts me.
1019271
Because as fiddlesticks9 said its a way to attract the consumer.  But what he forgot to mention is that in order to actually work you need the mindless consumers, who will see 1.99 as less then 2 and will always go to buy it from the one that has 1.99 price.\n\nPlus the true reason behind it is that when they buy the gas from the supplier, they are charges in the same manner.
833168
I usually spend $2.00 on my date. That's all it cost for some really good ruffies. I make them buy their own drink.
608064
The $1.39 is more than enough in Indianapolis, Indiana for a 20 oz. Coke.  I hope $1.39 is enough in your area.  (and your soul is the Lord's if you believe Jesus is the resurrected Lord who died for your sins)
914377
i dont know but you can get a discount at Starbucks if you're an employee, like free coffees and stuff.
957748
$5 - $10. But people will pay $15.
592028
man i use to be a cashier, and we sold coffee on the counter, people would pay $1 for it, we just put in an envelope and then made 1 bill at end of shift, i use to walk out with like 200.....man i was bad  lol
651426
Because they are all after one thing and one thing only, your money. Once they have your money they could give a shit less about your service. You are better off trying to figure it out yourself then trying to get them dumb asses to do it. Service in this country sucks big time. They are all money hungry!!!