Citrus Bowl Vendors’ Ripoff
- Thread starter Kampus Korner
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I went to the Super Bowl in Jacksonville some years ago. People arrive so early to those games. Outback Steakhouse and other vendors in the stadium were out of food by halftime. The bathrooms also were closed do to backups. It was surprising for a Super Bowl.
I just found this out myself so I'm not calling you out, just passing it along.
Fair Labor Standards Act
Abbreviated version: "If an employee's tips combined with the employer's direct wages of at least $2.13 an hour do not equal the Federal minimum hourly wage, the employer must make up the difference."
I'd had quite a bit to drink prior, and I was like damn that seems pricey.
Having traveled a lot and run into this kind of stuff before particularly with airport vendors, I have learned the following:
1. These vendors do this because the amounts are so low people don't pay attention and they get away with it 90 percent of the time.
2. Always get a receipt and if they give you a hard time or refuse it is always a red flag and follow up immediately with the credit card company.
3. If you get a copy to sign, never leave the tip line blank. Always write in NONE if you are not leaving a tip.
4. Keep receipts or write down purchases and check later for unauthorized tips. If you have a unauthorized tip the transaction is fraudulent and the credit card company will refund it. You can try the vendor but they can be difficult to deal with and you will end up dealing with the credit card company
1. These vendors do this because the amounts are so low people don't pay attention and they get away with it 90 percent of the time.
2. Always get a receipt and if they give you a hard time or refuse it is always a red flag and follow up immediately with the credit card company.
3. If you get a copy to sign, never leave the tip line blank. Always write in NONE if you are not leaving a tip.
4. Keep receipts or write down purchases and check later for unauthorized tips. If you have a unauthorized tip the transaction is fraudulent and the credit card company will refund it. You can try the vendor but they can be difficult to deal with and you will end up dealing with the credit card company
You can make all the excuses in the world that making the us a socialist utopia will solve the world's problems but in the end it sounds like fraud and theft took place here and should be prosecuted as such.
Here’s a place that sells for $10 a pound next time you need some.
Cut Oxtails
Esposito's oxtails are cut from the tail of a steer. Oxtail is a gelatin-rich meat, which is usually slow-cooked as a stew or braised
www.espositosmeats.com
I was there and can attest that everything about the game experience, except the actual game, was the worst I have seen in a long time. The sound system was awful, the concessions were a mess, etc. But I go for the game and can live with the rest.
$5 for tripe? That's crazy. It seems like butchers would almost give it away.
When I take the kiddo, we get sodas and popcorn, but stop at the Dollar Tree on the way for candy.
That's what I thought too. We used to eat it more often, but if it's going to cost more than pork, then wezz cuttin' back!
I paid for good seats in the lower bowl at the 20, went to the back of the concession area in the lower level, which was jammed but there were much shorter lines on the other side, including most importantly, the line to the mens room.
Bought beer from a kid with a box of ice cold Coors Lite, which was delicious, and avoided a long stand in line. My hot dog sucked, but my friend bought it for me, and as you say, I didn't go for the food, went for the trophy presentation which was quite satisfactory.
The PA was terrible, I never understood a single word said during the commercial timeouts.
I did not have that same experience. Actually, the staff was very pleasant.
After finally finding a manageable concession stand on the Iowa side at halftime, I was able to buy a Modello as it was the only option left. The vendor was kind and gave me the option to tip. I tipped the 30%
As for the rest of the venue?
It was terrible. Camping World Stadium had High School level amenities. I thought the Liberty Bowl was bad, but at least it is not a New Year's Day Bowl game.
Orlando, VRBO, and the Citrus Bowl should be ashamed.
After finally finding a manageable concession stand on the Iowa side at halftime, I was able to buy a Modello as it was the only option left. The vendor was kind and gave me the option to tip. I tipped the 30%
As for the rest of the venue?
It was terrible. Camping World Stadium had High School level amenities. I thought the Liberty Bowl was bad, but at least it is not a New Year's Day Bowl game.
Orlando, VRBO, and the Citrus Bowl should be ashamed.
