SilverMallard Posted May 9, 2007 Posted May 9, 2007 Well, if your boss was doing that in WI, the gov't would come down on him like a ton of bricks for selling gas too cheaply. Isn't free enterprise wonderful? SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
Quillback Posted May 9, 2007 Posted May 9, 2007 I'm filling up in Jane MO yesterday at 2.89. Guy strolls out to the big price sign and bingo, gas price now 2.97. Another day, another price increase.
Members Robert Posted May 9, 2007 Members Posted May 9, 2007 Some time back I tried to suggest it would be nice to double up on trips to Tany , and split the gas for the trip. I got one reply. This was on another forum. It was almost like I proposed a joke. It is not a joke anymore. Our government state and federal seems to think the gas crooks can get away with any price they want. How do they get away with charging more for gas when supplies are low. The gas is not worth more. I also never believed in seasonal rate increases in hotels.
SilverMallard Posted May 9, 2007 Posted May 9, 2007 Did anyone else catch the ironic name of the state agency in WI that threatened this gas station owner for selling gas at too low of a profit margin? ..."Consumer Protection?" LOL SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted May 9, 2007 Root Admin Posted May 9, 2007 I also never believed in seasonal rate increases in hotels. Being in the 'room' business, I understand why they do it. It's supply and demand- economics 101. At the end of the year, a motel has to make a profit to stay in business (simplified version). Because Joe on the corner is getting $29 per night in a slow time a year, most everyone else with the same amenities will get the same rate. But when everyone's full and there's big demand, motels 'make up' for the low rates and get higher rates, when they can get it. Hopefully the average rate meets their budget. We started at the very beginning to set our rates as low as our budget could stand with a flat, year-round rate. Why? Cause it's much simpler to remember one rate than a bunch of rates. That and we can get away with it. We offer amenities that no one on the strip can match so we have little competition. We can get $59 in the dead of winter when some motels get $19. Then we get $59 in the peak of season when a simple motel gets $79. But then we're not 'normal'. Don't even get me started on AAA (AARP) discounts. We've always tried to give young families a discount and NOT the retired folks. I always figured AAA(AARP) -aged people have had their chance to build a nest egg but younger people have not had the time and need alittle help, esp with kids. That's why we don't charge for kids under 18 (as "extra"). But I have to say, we got our AAA (AARP) cards not long ago- I told Marsha I'd never use them. The FIRST time she called and got a room in St Louis, she mentioned AAA (AARP) and got $40 knocked off the rate. It ticked me off they'd charge that much more for non AAA (AARP) members (younger people) but did I take the discount- you bet cha! yes this was edited...
Members bojack Posted May 9, 2007 Members Posted May 9, 2007 filled up in st. louis last friday(may 04) on my way to truman lake. $3.19 per gallon. stopped in sadalia to get gas at the wal-mart the same evening $2.75 per gallon. gas along the way to and from truman $2.89 per gal. what a shame.
skeeter Posted May 9, 2007 Posted May 9, 2007 I always figured AAA-aged people have had their chance to build a nest egg but younger people have not had the time and need alittle help, esp with kids. Ummm.... Assuming you meant to type "AARP" cards ?? AAA is the Auto club, but they give discounts for membership too. SOME....AARP aged people have had chances to "build nest eggs" while others have this on-going thing called "KIDS". These days they aren't out the door at 18 or 21, plus they have this habit of moving back. It's called the boomerang generation.
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted May 9, 2007 Root Admin Posted May 9, 2007 ok- showing my mental aging. AARP not AAA You know...
Terry Beeson Posted May 9, 2007 Posted May 9, 2007 Supply and demand is one part of it. The other is called "cash flow." For any business, one of the keys is to have a consistant cash flow to keep things in the black. Retailers discount goods for two reasons - to reduce inventory that will free up shelf space for seasonal goods and to generate revenue. Remember the sale after the ice storm at BCO? Many retailers ran sales to get folks back into the stores and to generate revenue or cash flow. The same holds true for the lodging industry. During "off season" or for other reasons, the rates are different. This is a marketing and accounting plan for revenue generation. Motels in Branson still have bills to pay in January and February and if they can generate a little revenue to help, it's better than zero sales... By the way... filled up at the Kum & Go on West Bypass yesterday for $2.839 per gallon. Almost every other sign going home was $2.899. I'm sure it won't be that low this afternoon when I go by... The oil companies are gearing up for Memorial Day and school letting out. That means summer vacation and lots of families travelling. I say we all stay home this year and enjoy our back yards instead of DisneyWorld, the gulf, Vegas, the Grand Canyon, etc. If demand is well short of the oil companies predictions, they won't know how to react. But I'm sure they would raise prices to make up for the "loss" due to the low demand.... sheesh.... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
Wayne SW/MO Posted May 9, 2007 Posted May 9, 2007 Don't even get me started on AAA (AARP) discounts. We've always tried to give young families a discount and NOT the retired folks. I understand what you're thinking, but in todays world not all seniors nest eggs are hatching. On the other hand, following your theme on younger people, have you ever considered a discont based on how many youngsters they bring? Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
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