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12-31-2014, 07:43 PM
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The Yankees charge 8 billion for seats behind home plate, and there's never anyone sitting in them, so, the supply and demand market isn't always in harmony.
I guess the main question is this. Is the price they're charging creating optimal profit? They're either charging not enough, too much or the exact amount.
Also, maybe the goal isn't to sell as many "dinners" as possible?
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Great point
Great point
What do you mean by the last point?
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12-31-2014, 07:51 PM
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Great point
Great point
What do you mean by the last point?
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I know in grocery (Gus's specialty) there's something called a loss leader, which means you price an item lower than its optimal price point for reasons other than selling as many items as possible. I was just thinking there maybe something that's essentially opposite of a loss leader and you price an item MORE than its worth. Not sure why they would do that, maybe Gus has some theories.
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12-31-2014, 07:53 PM
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The Voice of Reason!
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I bitch about $3.00 hot dogs at Finger Lakes!
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12-31-2014, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom
I bitch about $3.00 hot dogs at Finger Lakes!
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The horses you bet?  or we bet ?
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12-31-2014, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Stillriledup
I know in grocery (Gus's specialty) there's something called a loss leader, which means you price an item lower than its optimal price point for reasons other than selling as many items as possible. I was just thinking there maybe something that's essentially opposite of a loss leader and you price an item MORE than its worth. Not sure why they would do that, maybe Gus has some theories.
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Maybe to shoo away the remaining decent people who visit the NYRA tracks?
Doubt that's the case....
I think it's because Mr. Toys r us has absolutely no clue wtf he's doing and thinks the people in attendance are there for an event, like people who attend the stupid bowl, oops, super bowl. Hence, will pay anything.
He doesn't realize 95% of your on track attendance is repeat and I mean repeat and I mean repeat and I mean repeat clientele.
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12-31-2014, 08:03 PM
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Maybe to shoo away the remaining decent people who visit the NYRA tracks?
Doubt that's the case....
I think it's because Mr. Toys r us has absolutely no clue wtf he's doing and thinks the people in attendance are there for an event, like people who attend the stupid bowl, oops, super bowl. Hence, will pay anything.
He doesn't realize 95% of your on track attendance is repeat and I mean repeat and I mean repeat and I mean repeat clientele.
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Its a good question.
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12-31-2014, 08:03 PM
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Understand NYRA doesn't set the prices, but I do not understand a $57 buffet. I thought it was a an exaggeration for emphasis! 
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In California you could not do this. State law forbids outside food or drinks being brought in. A couple of guys I know have tried and have gotten in major beefs over this. Good friend got kicked out when he threw a punch at a a track security guard when informed that he had to toss away his McDs awful burgers, fries, and coffee.
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12-31-2014, 08:04 PM
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In California you could not do this. State law forbids outside food or drinks being brought in. A couple of guys I know have tried and have gotten in major beefs over this. Good friend got kicked out when he threw a punch at a a track security guard when informed that he had to toss away his McDs awful burgers, fries, and coffee.
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No coolers on big days for the infield?
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12-31-2014, 08:29 PM
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The horses you bet? or we bet ? |
I always buy one early in the card.
Got one after the feature one day.....whip marks on it!
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12-31-2014, 08:48 PM
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I always buy one early in the card.
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Doubt they were on the left hand side!!!! 
Most pin heads are right handed and dont use their brain when riding, hence no left hand whip lmao
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12-31-2014, 11:47 PM
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01-01-2015, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Stillriledup
I know in grocery (Gus's specialty) there's something called a loss leader, which means you price an item lower than its optimal price point for reasons other than selling as many items as possible. I was just thinking there maybe something that's essentially opposite of a loss leader and you price an item MORE than its worth. Not sure why they would do that, maybe Gus has some theories.
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Seating space, food prep area size, serving area size, specialty food availability, .....
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01-01-2015, 01:02 AM
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In California you could not do this. State law forbids outside food or drinks being brought in. A couple of guys I know have tried and have gotten in major beefs over this. Good friend got kicked out when he threw a punch at a a track security guard when informed that he had to toss away his McDs awful burgers, fries, and coffee.
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Didn't they used to allow picnics in the Santa Anita infield or am I remembering wrong?
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01-01-2015, 01:48 AM
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I think the complaints about high meal costs are from those who don't get out much. At most restaurants in Tokyo, Paris, or (especially) Oslo, the price of a NYRA buffet would be considered meager as a tip, much less as the price for dinner. A typical price for a bowl of ramen noodles (yes, ramen noodles) from a street vendor in Tokyo is $10--and that is considered cheap. A dinner for four with a little sake can easily run over $1000.
If it is good food, it's worth the price. There are MANY restaurants in New York that are much more expensive, and that definitely do not provide meals commensurate with their prices. Not many complain--they consider it economical Darwinism in action. Those who fancy they are "doing well" are only those who stay close to home and hoard their hoards. Pay the prices and sharpen your handicapping pencils a bit to compensate. It keeps the economy moving in the right direction.
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01-01-2015, 07:46 AM
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If you go to a race track to eat then you have no business being there. I expect overpriced coffee, soda and beer because you always overcharged in any closed environment whether it be a sporting event or movie theater. You are at the track to make money not to spend it. If you feel you need a drink while there expect to pay through the nose. Eat before you go or after you leave. You can get better and cheaper food else where.
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