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[QUOTE=Smiling JOe]Has anyone noticed that the price of a 4-pack of Starbuck's frappaccino at the grocery has jumped from $3.99 to $5.29 to most recently $7.99 in the last 8 months? I think I taste a bubble in my coffee.[/QUOTE]

My wife is addicted to those things.   :bang: 

And I used to think my beer was expensive!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">Has anyone noticed that the price of a 4-pack of Starbuck&#039;s frappaccino at the grocery has jumped from $3.99 to $5.29 to most recently $7.99 in the last 8 months? I think I taste a bubble in my coffee.</blockquote> 
My wife is addicted to those things. :bang: 
 
And I used to think my beer was expensive!

DBOldford

Those things have no expiration date.  Mix the leftovers from your morning cuppa java with some chocolate milk and you've got the same thing, but without that nasty processed taste.  And by the way, does anyone remember mixing Pepsi and chocolate milk for a taste treat?  Sounds awful, tasted divine!

Those things have no expiration date.  Mix the leftovers from your morning cuppa java with some chocolate milk and you&#039;ve got the same thing, but without that nasty processed taste.  And by the way, does anyone remember mixing Pepsi and chocolate milk for a taste treat?  Sounds awful, tasted divine!

Smiling JOe

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[QUOTE=Donna]Those things have no expiration date. Mix the leftovers from your morning cuppa java with some chocolate milk and you've got the same thing, but without that nasty processed taste. And by the way, does anyone remember mixing Pepsi and chocolate milk for a taste treat? Sounds awful, tasted divine![/QUOTE]

I normally brew mine fresh daily, but had an emergency fix after food poisoning incident with no energy left in my body to make it.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Donna">Those things have no expiration date. Mix the leftovers from your morning cuppa java with some chocolate milk and you&#039;ve got the same thing, but without that nasty processed taste. And by the way, does anyone remember mixing Pepsi and chocolate milk for a taste treat? Sounds awful, tasted divine!</blockquote> 
I normally brew mine fresh daily, but had an emergency fix after food poisoning incident with no energy left in my body to make it.

BeachDreamer

I was checking out the ice cream section today and noticed Starbucks icecream.  What'll they think of next?  I'm not a coffee drinker, and we have a quaint local coffee house here that makes a fabulous white chocolate latte, so I have no need of Starbucks.

I was checking out the ice cream section today and noticed Starbucks icecream.  What&#039;ll they think of next?  I&#039;m not a coffee drinker, and we have a quaint local coffee house here that makes a fabulous white chocolate latte, so I have no need of Starbucks.

[QUOTE=BeachDreamer]I was checking out the ice cream section today and noticed Starbucks icecream. What'll they think of next? I'm not a coffee drinker, and we have a quaint local coffee house here that makes a fabulous white chocolate latte, so I have no need of Starbucks.[/QUOTE]
So you are telling me that you don't enjoy the richness of $6 per cup of coffee? :floor: Nor do I.

 I am suprised that Starbucks does not sell their icecream in the coffee shops.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="BeachDreamer">I was checking out the ice cream section today and noticed Starbucks icecream. What&#039;ll they think of next? I&#039;m not a coffee drinker, and we have a quaint local coffee house here that makes a fabulous white chocolate latte, so I have no need of Starbucks.</blockquote>So you are telling me that you don&#039;t enjoy the richness of $6 per cup of coffee? :floor: Nor do I. 
 
 I am suprised that Starbucks does not sell their icecream in the coffee shops.

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[QUOTE=Smiling JOe]Has anyone noticed that the price of a 4-pack of Starbuck's frappaccino at the grocery has jumped from $3.99 to $5.29 to most recently $7.99 in the last 8 months? I think I taste a bubble in my coffee.[/QUOTE]If you can afford the drive to the nearest Costco, I believe the 12 pack is 13.69, at least they were last week.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">Has anyone noticed that the price of a 4-pack of Starbuck&#039;s frappaccino at the grocery has jumped from $3.99 to $5.29 to most recently $7.99 in the last 8 months? I think I taste a bubble in my coffee.</blockquote>If you can afford the drive to the nearest Costco, I believe the 12 pack is 13.69, at least they were last week.

Is the nearest Costco in Jacksonville?
Or is there one that is closer?

Is the nearest Costco in Jacksonville? 
Or is there one that is closer?

[QUOTE=Cil]Is the nearest Costco in Jacksonville?
Or is there one that is closer?[/QUOTE]

I don't know. Maybe there is one in Pensacola, but lets say my car gets 20mpg and that Pensacola is 60miles away, totalling 120 round trip miles. That would be 6 gallons of gas consumed, plus vehicle wear and time. Following me? Those 6 gal of gasoline (low grade)@ a conservitive $2.40 per gal would cost $14.40.

If the Costco price is $13.69 per 12 pack, or $1.14 per unit, that would equate to $4.56 per four pack. If I wanted only a four pack, the out of pocket cost would be no less than $18.96 ($4.56+14.40 gas). Now this assumption would include there actually being a Costco as close as Pensacola. If I wanted to save a few bucks and time, I would just drive to Publix at WaterColor x-ing and pay my $7.99.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Cil">Is the nearest Costco in Jacksonville? 
Or is there one that is closer?</blockquote> 
I don&#039;t know. Maybe there is one in Pensacola, but lets say my car gets 20mpg and that Pensacola is 60miles away, totalling 120 round trip miles. That would be 6 gallons of gas consumed, plus vehicle wear and time. Following me? Those 6 gal of gasoline (low grade)@ a conservitive $2.40 per gal would cost $14.40. 
 
If the Costco price is $13.69 per 12 pack, or $1.14 per unit, that would equate to $4.56 per four pack. If I wanted only a four pack, the out of pocket cost would be no less than $18.96 ($4.56+14.40 gas). Now this assumption would include there actually being a Costco as close as Pensacola. If I wanted to save a few bucks and time, I would just drive to Publix at WaterColor x-ing and pay my $7.99.

Yeah, Frappucinos aside (it's not [i]that[/i] hard to make the real thing, and I am not a big Starbucks fan anyway) I have taken the time consider my own schlep to Costco and if it is worth my time, gas and trouble. I like Costco, but I only go if it is going to be a fairly major purchase--and I only have so much storage space.

Yeah, Frappucinos aside (it&#039;s not that hard to make the real thing, and I am not a big Starbucks fan anyway) I have taken the time consider my own schlep to Costco and if it is worth my time, gas and trouble. I like Costco, but I only go if it is going to be a fairly major purchase--and I only have so much storage space.

[QUOTE=Smiling JOe]I don't know. Maybe there is one in Pensacola, but lets say my car gets 20mpg and that Pensacola is 60miles away, totalling 120 round trip miles. That would be 6 gallons of gas consumed, plus vehicle wear and time. Following me? Those 6 gal of gasoline (low grade)@ a conservitive $2.40 per gal would cost $14.40.

If the Costco price is $13.69 per 12 pack, or $1.14 per unit, that would equate to $4.56 per four pack. If I wanted only a four pack, the out of pocket cost would be no less than $18.96 ($4.56+14.40 gas). Now this assumption would include there actually being a Costco as close as Pensacola. If I wanted to save a few bucks and time, I would just drive to Publix at WaterColor x-ing and pay my $7.99.[/QUOTE]True, but if you did a road trip, say , in a minivan full of Starbucks worshippers,  you could split costs and load up.  Kinda like  driving west to get Coors way back when.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">I don&#039;t know. Maybe there is one in Pensacola, but lets say my car gets 20mpg and that Pensacola is 60miles away, totalling 120 round trip miles. That would be 6 gallons of gas consumed, plus vehicle wear and time. Following me? Those 6 gal of gasoline (low grade)@ a conservitive $2.40 per gal would cost $14.40. 
 
If the Costco price is $13.69 per 12 pack, or $1.14 per unit, that would equate to $4.56 per four pack. If I wanted only a four pack, the out of pocket cost would be no less than $18.96 ($4.56+14.40 gas). Now this assumption would include there actually being a Costco as close as Pensacola. If I wanted to save a few bucks and time, I would just drive to Publix at WaterColor x-ing and pay my $7.99.</blockquote>True, but if you did a road trip, say , in a minivan full of Starbucks worshippers, you could split costs and load up. Kinda like driving west to get Coors way back when.

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[QUOTE=Bob]True, but if you did a road trip, say , in a minivan full of Starbucks worshippers,  you could split costs and load up.  Kinda like  driving west to get Coors way back when.[/QUOTE]

A ROAD TRIP for Starbucks Worshippers!   :laughing1

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Bob">True, but if you did a road trip, say , in a minivan full of Starbucks worshippers, you could split costs and load up. Kinda like driving west to get Coors way back when.</blockquote> 
A ROAD TRIP for Starbucks Worshippers! :laughing1

[QUOTE=Bob]True, but if you did a road trip, say , in a minivan full of Starbucks worshippers, you could split costs and load up. Kinda like driving west to get Coors way back when.[/QUOTE]

Maybe the Bandit and Snowman will make a run to Costco, if I need more.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Bob">True, but if you did a road trip, say , in a minivan full of Starbucks worshippers, you could split costs and load up. Kinda like driving west to get Coors way back when.</blockquote> 
Maybe the Bandit and Snowman will make a run to Costco, if I need more.

[QUOTE=Smiling JOe]Maybe the Bandit and Snowman will make a run to Costco, if I need more.[/QUOTE]

Yeehaw!   :clap_1:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">Maybe the Bandit and Snowman will make a run to Costco, if I need more.</blockquote> 
Yeehaw! :clap_1:

[QUOTE=Rita]A ROAD TRIP for Starbucks Worshippers!   :laughing1[/QUOTE]
Update on Costco Starbucks Frappacinos:  10.99 per 12 pack....I smell ROADTRIP!!!!!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Rita">A ROAD TRIP for Starbucks Worshippers! :laughing1</blockquote>Update on Costco Starbucks Frappacinos: 10.99 per 12 pack....I smell ROADTRIP!!!!!

RiverOtter

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[QUOTE=Bob]Update on Costco Starbucks Frappacinos: 10.99 per 12 pack....I smell ROADTRIP!!!!![/QUOTE]
 
I love to put those things in the freezer for 15 minutets or so.  Not real good for my school boy figure :oops:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Bob">Update on Costco Starbucks Frappacinos: 10.99 per 12 pack....I smell ROADTRIP!!!!!</blockquote> 
I love to put those things in the freezer for 15 minutets or so. Not real good for my school boy figure :oops:

jessifunn

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there is a costo in jacksonville.  but i think you can get that stuff at sam's

there is a costo in jacksonville.  but i think you can get that stuff at sam&#039;s

if they are really selling for that much look for me at a roadside stand selling them for $5.  i live in jacksonville and i can import them!! :floor:  :floor:

[QUOTE=RiverOtter]I love to put those things in the freezer for 15 minutets or so.  Not real good for my school boy figure :oops:[/QUOTE]I was actually talking about that with someone today. I described  the drinks as a cross between coffee and a milkshake.  I wonder if your heart races enough to burn the excess calories?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="RiverOtter">I love to put those things in the freezer for 15 minutets or so. Not real good for my school boy figure :oops:</blockquote>I was actually talking about that with someone today. I described the drinks as a cross between coffee and a milkshake. I wonder if your heart races enough to burn the excess calories?

[QUOTE=Bob]I was actually talking about that with someone today. I described the drinks as a cross between coffee and a milkshake. I wonder if your heart races enough to burn the excess calories?[/QUOTE]
 
I doubt it.  This one time ... at band camp... sorry.. I was on a diet.  started skipping breakfast and grabbing a moca at Panera....couldn't figure out why the weight wasn't coming off.... dam things had 50 grams of fat in them :oops:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Bob">I was actually talking about that with someone today. I described the drinks as a cross between coffee and a milkshake. I wonder if your heart races enough to burn the excess calories?</blockquote> 
I doubt it. This one time ... at band camp... sorry.. I was on a diet. started skipping breakfast and grabbing a moca at Panera....couldn&#039;t figure out why the weight wasn&#039;t coming off.... dam things had 50 grams of fat in them :oops:

Has anyone noticed that the price of a 4-pack of Starbuck's frappaccino at the grocery has jumped from $3.99 to $5.29 to most recently $7.99 in the last 8 months? I think I taste a bubble in my coffee.

Has anyone noticed that the price of a 4-pack of Starbuck&#039;s frappaccino at the grocery has jumped from $3.99 to $5.29 to most recently $7.99 in the last 8 months? I think I taste a bubble in my coffee.

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