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re: Is the ABC store in Alabama the cheapest place for liquor in the state?
Posted on 5/13/14 at 9:56 am to The Spleen
Posted on 5/13/14 at 9:56 am to The Spleen
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That's the theory at least. I have my doubts the package stores would lower their prices that much, if at all.
Like everything, it would depend on the competition. There would probably be some downward movement in bigger cities where there was competition, but there wouldn't be any difference in rural areas where there is only one or two places.
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Posted on 5/13/14 at 9:58 am to JustGetItRight
Washington recently got out of the wholesale and retail operations. However, instead of bringing prices down, as some had hoped, average liquor prices jumped 10 percent since a year ago, according to the Associated Press.
from your article and what would probably end up happening, but just my opinion
from your article and what would probably end up happening, but just my opinion
Posted on 5/13/14 at 11:23 am to CheeseburgerEddie
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from your article and what would probably end up happening, but just my opinion
It is certainly possible. The state has a set markup whereas private retailers will charge whatever the market will bear.
Posted on 5/13/14 at 1:53 pm to JustGetItRight
Last year when I was job hunting, I was checking out available state jobs in my area and the title of one - can't remember the title now - looked interesting and the salary for a part-time job was crazy good for part time. It was close to $40,000 per year.
When I got into the job description, it was for a cashier position at the local ABC Store.
I couldn't believe they paid the cashiers that much. Plus state benefits. Crazy.
When I got into the job description, it was for a cashier position at the local ABC Store.
I couldn't believe they paid the cashiers that much. Plus state benefits. Crazy.
Posted on 5/13/14 at 2:01 pm to RTR America
Not Pennsylvania, oddly enough. You can't even buy wine from non-state stores. There are only a certain number of state stores per area (based on population) so if you're in Central PA without a larger town nearby, you're SOL or you have to drive an hour to get booze that's not beer. Also, there aren't any special permit stores... you have to go to the "Wine and Spirits" store.
ETA: Prices are cheap though. It's just the inconvenience.
ETA: Prices are cheap though. It's just the inconvenience.
This post was edited on 5/13/14 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 5/13/14 at 3:10 pm to CheeseburgerEddie
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However, instead of bringing prices down, as some had hoped, average liquor prices jumped 10 percent since a year ago, according to the Associated Press.
As a counterxample, take a look at US territories (like the Virgin Islands) with no liquor tax or government distribution. It's dirt fricking cheap (and I don't want any government, from federal to local, to have more money to piss away).
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