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Re: The $.75 Krispy Creme Donut

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From: Adam H. Kerman
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 23:51
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Chef <dzajac@@earthlink.net> wrote:
>"Adam H. Kerman" <ahk@chinet.chinet.com> wrote:
>>Chef <dzajac@@earthlink.net> wrote:

>>>I don't care for the donuts myself, but, when it works out to $9 a dozen=
>>>ching, ching!!

>>They are expensive, but not that expensive in Chicago.

>Work with me here, .75x12 donuts (one dozen)=$9.00 a dozen. People haven't
>figured out they're paying actually $9.00 for a dozen donuts. Genius by
>Krispy Kreme donuts.

Please don't top post.

In order to sell 'em at $9 a dozen, they'd have to take 12 separate orders for
single doughnuts. I think they'd rather sell 'em by the dozen. The packaging
material is less expensive and it takes less of the clerk's time.
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From: "Adam H. Kerman" <ahk@chinet.chinet.com>
Newsgroups: la.eats,tor.eats,chi.eats
Subject: Re: The $.75 Krispy Creme Donut
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 23:51:58 -0000
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