The HIgh Price of Indulgence
By L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
Toronto, Ontario
October 10, 2017 6:57pm CST
Hey folks! I'm back after a few days away over the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. I had a lovely time visiting with family in another town and am now back to my old habits. 
I treated myself over the weekend to a Starbucks latte and a sweet treat and I was blown away by the price. I could have bought a whole pie with that little indulgence. Being on a fixed income makes you notice these things but to be truthful there was a time in my youth where I would be buying this maybe 4 times a week! Still over $8.00 is a big price to pay for a latte even though it was delicious.
I'm not regretting it as I thoroughly enjoyed it along with the little cafe ambience that was provided! It was so warm outside, I even drank my coffee on the little patio while I waited for my husband to shop at a nearby store. We are having a wonderful Fall here in Southern Ontario and it's little things like this that allow you to enjoy it even more! Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving with whatever you had for dinner!
I treated myself over the weekend to a Starbucks latte and a sweet treat and I was blown away by the price. I could have bought a whole pie with that little indulgence. Being on a fixed income makes you notice these things but to be truthful there was a time in my youth where I would be buying this maybe 4 times a week! Still over $8.00 is a big price to pay for a latte even though it was delicious.
I'm not regretting it as I thoroughly enjoyed it along with the little cafe ambience that was provided! It was so warm outside, I even drank my coffee on the little patio while I waited for my husband to shop at a nearby store. We are having a wonderful Fall here in Southern Ontario and it's little things like this that allow you to enjoy it even more! Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving with whatever you had for dinner!12 people like this
12 responses
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
11 Oct 17
Sure we do- it makes us feel good and gives us a break. My problem is I'd like to do it a lot more--ha!
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
11 Oct 17
@MarymargII I agree, young people do not realize that there will be a time when every cent is important.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
11 Oct 17
Yes they do charge an excessive amount and unfortunately all the young people don't mind at all. It's only when you're older that you start to realize these things. However, like you said- it's good to have a break and enjoy the moment some times!
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
11 Oct 17
Hey there! It's been awhile since I've seen you here!
I love Starbucks. I'm not really a coffee drinker and I don't really drink coffee unless it's from Starbucks and I indulge in Starbucks only from the month of November until December. And that's because in here they give away cute planners and you can get that if you complete then sticker cards they give you!
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
12 Oct 17
@MarymargII The only time they get reasonable is when I get coupons from their free planner. There's a buy one get one coupon, a free cake coupon, discounts too! And that's for 12 months.
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
11 Oct 17
Yes, I've been busy and away for awhile- thanks for noticing- No I love Starbucks too but as I get older I do notice their high prices and hope they get a little more reasonable.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
19 Oct 17
@MarymargII If it included the sweet, then , the price was not that bad.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
19 Oct 17
Yes it did and it was a tasty treat! It was a 'Blondie"- kind of like a Brownie but white--ha!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
19 Oct 17
@marlina Well without the sweet it must have been about 5.00 but not as bad as 8.00 that's for sure. And a lot worse than say Tim Horton's etc. But it was a latte and very good. So I don't mind but honestly couldn't afford that very often.
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@just4him (306079)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Oct 17
@MarymargII Not low enough. I had a tea because I don't drink coffee when I was there with my friend.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
19 Oct 17
@just4him True they too are pricey but at least you could get something for the time.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 Oct 17
They are good but the price is ridiculous! They do make teas as well at a slightly lower cost.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
11 Oct 17
Glad you enjoyed you indulgence. Starbucks are so expensive. We've been having a beautiful fall here too. We went to my son's place and not a bbq for Thanksgiving. Not your traditional Thanksgiving dinner but it was so good.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
11 Oct 17
Anything is great as long as you have some family around- Why not have a BBQ? Ha! It's all good and a nice change.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
18 Oct 17
Wow at $8.00 that is crazy!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you also..
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
20 Oct 17
Thanks and I believe yours is coming up in a month! Enjoy too!
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
12 Nov 17
I find Starbucks to be way overpriced I rarely indulge. I do get a cappuccino whenever I can at whatever restaurant I am at.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
12 Nov 17
I do like their coffee treats though and will have them now and again only.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
15 Oct 17
I know what you mean about the price... but... the pleasure of that moment was worth every dollar... lol
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
20 Oct 17
@sueznewz2 Ha love all those little treats!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
17 Oct 17
Yes susan it was really worth it! And I'm tempted to do it again real soon--ha!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
20 Oct 17
Well that's a great way to look at it and a good reward---lol!
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@sol_cee (38223)
• Philippines
20 Oct 17
@MarymargII they have a special Halloween treat for coffee lovers now.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
23 Oct 17
@sol_cee Okay really? Thanks for the tip- I will go for another coffee before Halloween to see what it is!
@kobesbuddy (74545)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Oct 17
It's terrible, how they overcharge for these specialty coffees! I use to drink one, not too often though. Some people drink one, every single day! WOW!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
11 Oct 17
Yes, it's about $4 to $6 dollars and that's a lot for each day- especially if you eat lunch out!!
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@kobesbuddy (74545)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Oct 17
@MarymargII Wow, that's over $10 for a sandwich and coffee!:(
