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« Reply #15 on: August 06, 2009, 09:58:41 AM » |
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Its called supply and demand....if people aren't willing to pay the cover charge, then the place is empty....and stops charging it
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« Reply #16 on: August 06, 2009, 10:07:09 AM » |
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If there isn't a cover charge and then they add one because there's a special event, that's called gouging. While this form may not be illegal, it's way bad for business. I hope the owners of these places are reading this forum and paying heed.
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« Reply #17 on: August 06, 2009, 10:59:00 AM » |
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No, it's called taking advantage of the fact that the inner core is boring and people don't want to drive to the beach. Most downtown jax clubs wouldn't last a second in other cities. The lack of alternatives is what keeps people digging through their pockets.
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« Reply #18 on: August 06, 2009, 11:02:29 AM » |
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I don't mind paying covers on a weekend when going out somewhere, but I just felt it was a bad business move to charge a cover on a night when many people could come through and check the place out who normally would not. I will say though that if they continue to put more bars in and around that strip I would go to the bars that do not charge cover. I would rather be able to hop bar to bar, which I would not do if I would have to pay a different cover at each one.
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« Reply #19 on: August 06, 2009, 11:17:09 AM » |
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At Mark's / Dive Bar the cover is usually for the cost of the DJ or special entertainment going on.
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« Reply #20 on: August 06, 2009, 11:40:19 AM » |
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At Mark's / Dive Bar the cover is usually for the cost of the DJ or special entertainment going on.
If the bar doesn't make enough on its own by having the DJ or special entertainment, and they need to charge admission to cover these costs, then it's not really doing good business anyway. If you have a club, or club/bar, then you should have a DJ, but cover's over $5 for anywhere in Jax is unacceptable. And it's not supply and demand, it's just limited options, there is a difference. |
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« Reply #21 on: August 06, 2009, 12:04:16 PM » |
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At Mark's / Dive Bar the cover is usually for the cost of the DJ or special entertainment going on.
If the bar doesn't make enough on its own by having the DJ or special entertainment, and they need to charge admission to cover these costs, then it's not really doing good business anyway. If you have a club, or club/bar, then you should have a DJ, but covers over $5 for anywhere in Jax is unacceptable. And it's not supply and demand, it's just limited options, there is a difference. Seriously? who complains about paying to go to a bar? Cover charges for DJ's/Bands are great...that way bartenders don't have to tip out dj's etc... You're right..this is Jacksonville, and the club business isn't that great for anyone...but still remember it is a business. |
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« Reply #22 on: August 06, 2009, 12:18:33 PM » |
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I can see why people complain about cover charges. Why charge me a cover for an empty bar and an ipod DJ. Or, why charge a cover and have no liquor. I feel it's Jacksonville in general and the bar district is still going through growing pains.
Speaking of charging covers, some friends and I swung by the Sinclair to check it out. The girl at the door wanted us each to roll 2 dice to see how much we would pay (There was some acoustic act on stage). We didn't want to see a live act or possibly pay between $2 - $12 each just for some drinks. We ended up at Dive Bar, and had a blast, some people did the entire thriller dance when it came on and we ended up seeing the owner of the Sinclair at the Dive Bar.
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« Reply #23 on: August 06, 2009, 12:20:19 PM » |
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^^ The absurd drink markups should pay for the entertainment. A special DJ should cause more people to show up. Those people by more $4 Amstel Bottles or $9 mixed drinks......And presto! the DJ is paid for. A real legit band I can understand, but unless it's Paul Van Dyke, Tiesto, AM, or GirlTalk.. I say a DJ is no excuse for cover.
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« Reply #24 on: August 06, 2009, 01:24:03 PM » |
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Folks, its simple...if you don't like cover charges, go somewhere that doesn't charge....like I do!
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« Reply #25 on: August 06, 2009, 01:57:15 PM » |
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Folks, its simple...if you don't like cover charges, go somewhere that doesn't charge....like I do!
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« Reply #26 on: August 06, 2009, 02:57:12 PM » |
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And it's not supply and demand, it's just limited options, there is a difference.
Isn't that exactly what supply and demand is? In this case, supply is very limited. Folks, its simple...if you don't like cover charges, go somewhere that doesn't charge....like I do!
agreed. not that lucasjj doesn't have the right to complain about it on here though...that's perfectly fine. But I agree with this view. |
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« Reply #27 on: August 06, 2009, 03:03:08 PM » |
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I am not complaining about covers in general. I am just saying that I did not think it was good business sense to charge cover on a night when so many people were walking around the place. It was a deterrent to people just coming in to check the place out or have a quick drink.
At a place with good entertainment, like a DJ or band, I would rather pay for a cover up front instead of paying for it in every drink I buy.
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