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To: Grainne who wrote (64842)	12/3/1999 4:47:00 AM
From: Edwarda	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Christine, your rendition of the WalMart story is correct, but it does not explain Starbuck's. Starbuck's does not underprice the locally owned businesses, although it does have more publicity money. Nor has it displaced in my neighborhood the local coffee hangout. It took space that was sitting empty after Chase acquired Chemical, space that had been sitting empty for quite a while. Note that I do not care for Starbuck's. The coffee always tastes a bit burned.

To: Grainne who wrote (64842)	12/3/1999 7:54:00 AM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Christine, I do not understand. There may be a point to taking a temporary lose against competitors, but not against any and all businesses in a vicinity. Further, unless there are other businesses willing to pay higher rates, there will be no general rise. If there are other businesses willing to pay higher rates, than the market has simply changes, and landlords will rent at higher rates. Your charge doesn't stick as described.....

To: Grainne who wrote (64842)	12/4/1999 1:59:00 AM
From: Kid Rock	Respond to of 108807

Christine, Starbucks can pay more rent because they have a higher price. Some of us don't mind paying more for a consistent and high quality coffee!! The only problem I have with Starbucks is that damn tip bucket. I'll start tipping the person that pours my coffee as soon as I start tipping the guy at the McDonalds drive through. And I love Wal-Mart - shop there for the best prices and convenience. The Ma and Pa stores that charge inflated prices for old decrepid inventory are traditionally holding the small towns hostage to there limited capacity and hig prices. There is nothing better to the whole community that economic efficiency!