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I ordered my daughter a pizza, something I don't usually do. I got Domino's smallest size with two toppings. I got her cheese sticks and two sauces and tipped the driver 20%. $31.07.

Note I did not buy any food for myself.

To head off questions:

  1. No, I couldn't cook for her. I'm suffering from a long-term illness where I can't eat solid foods and am extremely smell sensitive. My wife is at a funeral, so I had to order food.

  2. She's extremely picky and refused to let me order anything but pizza.

  3. We live outside of town, in a not very big town, with very few pizza delivery options, and they're all at least this expensive.

  4. No, I didn't also have to buy her the cheesy bread or the second topping or the sauces, but it's nice to get my daughter a treat and that is no excuse for the order being that expensive.

  5. We're in Indiana, so this should be ludicrous in terms of pricing. This used to be the pricing I would expect when we lived in L.A. and ordered from a good local place rather than a chain.

Edit: Turns out what I should have been infuriated about is people repeatedly telling me to get takeout and having to repeatedly explain why that wasn't an option, having people not believe I'm sick, and being repeatedly berated for not magically knowing food coupons exist on the internet when I never order food on the internet. Oh right, and also being a bad parent for not forcing food my daughter doesn't like down her throat or starving her if she won't eat it.

By the way, I have another thing to be infuriated about. A huge storm came in and this happened to our trees. I assume I will start being berated for not cutting them down before that happened, but because I have no power or internet at home and have to go to the library to post, your further posts telling me what an idiot I am and how I'm an awful parent and how I'm not really sick will take me a while to read. Sorry to ruin your day. Maybe you'll find someone else to treat like shit.

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/27d3d56f-3566-424d-9c3d-47d6aff0179b.png

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Anyway, have fun telling me I'm the worst person on Lemmy, just don't expect a quick reply.

Oh, and do tell me how stupid I am for not knowing that people who clear up and fix such damage have coupons on their website.

Crozekiel ,

What's mildly infuriating here is OP... People are trying to explain how you could have saved almost 1/3 of your purchase price and you just argue with them and keep shouting from your soapbox.

Unfortunately, price shopping is a part of every transaction if you are trying to get the best deal. If you aren't invested enough to read the largest banner on the shop website to save almost 1/3 of your total, then getting the best price was clearly not a concern when you ordered. Yes, you are expected to do that yourself, just like buying anything else in the commerce system we have been using for decades. It's real boomer/privileged energy expecting that to just be done for you.

FlyingSquid OP ,
@FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

Because I wasn't trying to get the best deal, I just wanted some damn pizza and, as I have already said, why can't Domino's just charge that price? Why is a coupon needed? Please explain to me why that should be necessary rather than Domino's just charging the lower price, since they obviously can afford to?

It’s real boomer/privileged energy expecting that to just be done for you.

I never asked anyone to do it for me. So I didn't expect anything.

Is it privileged to have people do it for you when you never asked them to?

Crozekiel ,

You are expecting dominos to do it for you. That's literally what you are asking. They aren't going to do that for you because they make more money if you ignore the "deals". Even a tiny barrier is going to keep out some number of people that don't find value in spending 30 seconds to save 25% on a $30 tab because they have the money to not even notice, which increases profitability. Their line goes up. Our system forces all these companies to worry about that line going up.

That said, they aren't trying to hide it from you, it is the largest thing on their store page, and their people on the phone will happily tell you about it.

Someone else made the same analogy, it is just like going to a drive through and ordering a burger, fries, and drink separately and not asking for a combo. Same products, but most places it will cost you more to order them separately than to order the combo.

If you are still mad about it, you aren't mad at Dominos, you are mad at the core of our current economic system.

Lightor ,

Yes, greedy companies charge more and are making it harder to get things at a responsible price, that's the mildly infuriating bit.

hypnicjerk ,

Because I wasn't trying to get the best deal

then why are you mad that you didn't get the best deal?

Lightor , (edited )

I feel like people have to be purposefully missing the point to make comments like this.

You used to be able to just order pizza and it be a reasonable price. If you have to do research and build out a coupon spreadsheet just to get a responsible price, that's a problem.

WordBox ,

Idk in the days where you had to call in you still had to ask if they had deals... Otherwise you're paying menu price (unless the cashier was feeling extra nice)

Lightor ,

Sure, I think deals and coupons were always a thing, but there were actually deals. I can't speak for everyone, but I feel like these "deals" now just take an inflated price and make it reasonable. They're not a deal so much anymore, just a way to make things somewhat reasonably priced.

ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

I just paid $2.67usd after tax for a large pepperoni Domino's pizza. That's a deal.

Lightor ,

And not the norm

ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

EXACTLY. This isn't new or news.

ZeroHora ,
@ZeroHora@lemmy.ml avatar

Exactly, thanks god. Is mildly infuriating read comments with people reasoning the late stage capitalism practice with basically "git gud" mentality

poke ,

This post is a good mildly infuriating post. The pizza does cost too much.

However, it also seems like the poster wasn't ready for discussion when posting to a discussion board.

tamal3 ,

I hear you, but OP already said he didn't use the internet to make the purchase. Honestly, even as a millennial I order out so infrequently that I probably wouldn't use their site either. Yes, the economic system that has created this reality is the main issue, but that doesn't mean it's incorrect to be frustrated at Dominos.

ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

he DID use the internet. He used their website, and still ignored all their deals.

DAMunzy ,

You're using Domino's wrong. You have to use the 2+ two topping medium pizza coupon for $6.99 each. They have it plastered on the website and the app.

FlyingSquid OP , (edited )
@FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

I will say it again- that is a waste of food. I am not going to eat it, my daughter doesn't like cold or reheated pizza and it's not like I'm going to shove it down her throat.

I am not going to waste food to get a better deal.

And I will also say this again- why should I use a coupon if Domino's can afford to charge less anyway? They should just charge less.

Edit: You all keep downvoting me without telling me why Domino's shouldn't just charge less when they can afford to.

Nicoleism101 , (edited )
@Nicoleism101@lemm.ee avatar

Regardless of who is right you should stop getting worked up over opinions from basement dwelling goblins. It’s the first rule of the internet. It can’t be used healthily otherwise.

FlyingSquid OP ,
@FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

Apparently, everything I say is a lie. So maybe I’m the troll?

ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

the issue isn't you're lying.

the issue is you're complaining about a fault with you, and blaming it on someone else. The fact you're not taking responsibility is why you're being dragged through the mud.

your post should be "oops, I forgot to use a coupon like a normal person and forgot to ask the store if they had any deals. look what my stupidity got me!" and you'd have some chuckles and some commiserations.

Instead, you're trying to blame Domino's for you not knowing that coupons have existed since the 1800s or something.

FlyingSquid OP ,
@FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

Your (and other people's) answer is "you shouldn't be stupid." But I can't control my level of intelligence, can I? So let's say for the sake of argument that I have a very low level of intelligence. Why does that give Domino's the right to take advantage of that and charge me more than smarter people?

Why are you and others justifying Domino's charging stupid people more than smart people?

ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

don't be an asshole, FS.

You're not ignorant, you knew coupons existed, you were just too lazy. Lazy people deserve to be taken advantage of.

And to make matters worse for you, even when shown how to spend less, you've actively said that you didn't want to do that.

You're being an asshole. You're being an attention whore.

FlyingSquid OP ,
@FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

I did not, in fact, know that coupons existed for ordering pizza online, something I have said repeatedly.

I also never said I didn't want to do it. That's just not true. I may have said I don't plan to order pizza online again, I may have said that I don't plan on downloading their app, but I never said I didn't want to do it if I were to ever do so again. Please do not put words in my mouth.

ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

that is a lie. maybe if you were part of that Amazon tribe that just got Starlink and porn, I could believe that. But it's such a stupid lie.

Like you're saying you knew coupons existed before, but with the advent of the internet, they must have all disappeared?

I retract my earlier statement - maybe you really are that stupid. I mean, not just ignorant, but actually, demonstrably stupid.

Now I feel sorry for that Library you're in.

FlyingSquid OP ,
@FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

I thought I wasn’t a liar. And I was in a library days ago.

And, again, if I’m stupid, why is it right for Dominos to take advantage of stupid people? Why do stupid people deserve to pay more money? You don’t get to choose your intelligence level. Should all products be priced based on I.Q.?

ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

I thought you weren't either, but evidence and time do crazy things.

FlyingSquid OP ,
@FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

And, again, if I’m stupid, why is it right for Dominos to take advantage of stupid people? Why do stupid people deserve to pay more money? You don’t get to choose your intelligence level. Should all products be priced based on I.Q.?

Still didn't answer. Maybe because you know this is "hail corporate" stuff.

ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

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    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    No, no you didn't. You have never once justified Domino's taking advantage of ignorant or unintelligent people.

    However, you did just reveal yourself as an ableist bigot, which explains a few things.

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    justified? no. Never said I justified it. Your literacy - once again - is really lacking. But I did address it.

    The difference between you and Brendan Frasers "The Whale" is that his character was actually well read and articulate. You're more like the WoW troll from South Park.

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    Now that's a lie. Here is one of the multiple times you justified what Dominos does:

    Like you’re saying you knew coupons existed before, but with the advent of the internet, they must have all disappeared?

    I retract my earlier statement - maybe you really are that stupid. I mean, not just ignorant, but actually, demonstrably stupid.

    But also, considering at least one of your multiple insulting responses to me (I have never insulted you, by the way) has been deleted, maybe you shouldn't continue?

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    since you started by engaging disingeniously, not bothering to read what I wrote, I'll give you the same respect and not read what you wrote, and just presume you're going to whine about being called out on your bs.

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    I literally quoted what you wrote.

    And I have still yet to insult you.

    uhmbah ,

    I love this answer!

    Fuck 'em, squid. I've seen many of your posts/comments. Stupid you ain't.

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    Thank you.

    Invalid_name ,
    @Invalid_name@lemy.lol avatar

    It's clearly one of your hundreds alt accounts

    dan ,
    @dan@upvote.au avatar

    why Domino's shouldn't just charge less when they can afford to.

    Ideally they would charge less, but people are willing to pay the higher prices, so they charge the higher prices. We live in a capitalist society, and they'll increase the prices as high as the market can bear.

    A lot of companies increase their prices but have coupons that bring the price down. Easy way for them to make more money, as people that like the product will continue to buy it, and not every customer will use the coupons.

    BeMoreCareful ,

    deally they would charge less, but people are willing to pay the higher prices, so they charge the higher prices. We live in a capitalist society, and they'll increase the prices as high as the market can bear.

    It's dumb, but it is what it is.

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    as I called it before, "the lazy tax". 🤷‍♂️

    dan ,
    @dan@upvote.au avatar

    Yeah, for sure. Same reason a bunch of subscription stuff goes up in price after a year or two.

    VirtualOdour ,

    You are right, I hate that I have to navigate a bizarre maze of mathematical conundrums just to order food. I avoid ordering I'm general but the rare time I do it annoys me every time and I always feel like I'm getting ripped off.

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    Just bought some Domino's pizzas. $2.67usd inc tax each for a large pepperoni (pick up). Unusually cheap discount, and it worked on me. Buying some pizza!

    Invalid_name ,
    @Invalid_name@lemy.lol avatar

    Mod is retarded, don't even try. Just rape his daughter lmao

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    holy fucking shit. what the fuck was that?

    Invalid_name ,
    @Invalid_name@lemy.lol avatar

    I love how retarded the average mod is. Lol

    rodneylives ,

    I used to work at a Dominos, and their side items have been ludicrously priced for a good while. There's usually a "coupon" in their app with a substantial discount on pizza, it's the only way I'd order from them.

    natecox ,
    @natecox@programming.dev avatar

    There’s a reason for this, they want you to download the app because you’re paying for that coupon via primary access to your personal data. Dominos isn’t just a pizza company, for a long time now they have been a data broker too.

    Which I guess isn’t surprising, everyone and their mother wants to be a data broker today. It’s a good reason not to install any apps from anyone though.

    rodneylives ,

    I have questions about how useful the basic information Dominos gets from me from their app will be to anyone. Android doesn't let them just harvest roaming data any more.

    Rentlar ,

    In Canada we still Domino's have coupons on the website and sometimes they are even mailed out.

    And yeah, to get a decent deal you have to only order the pizza, pick it up yourself, get drinks and sides anywhere else if you want them. I'm a sucker for cinnamon sticks and icing that many chains offer.

    NotMyOldRedditName ,

    The best deals you usually only get 2 or 3 toppings as well.

    I can make a nice pizza with 3, but 2 often feels lacking.

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    there were coupons on the website he ordered from. He chose to ignore them and pay extra so he could make a post on Lemmy to drive up engagement (I am presuming, at this point)

    Jarix ,

    For reference from uber eats near vancouver bc

    https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/fe85c723-5c35-427a-997d-8428f5914322.jpeg

    gerbler ,

    Pizza is always fucking insanely overpriced. I feel like this wasn't always the case...

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    yeah, love that uber surcharge. 🤦‍♂️

    tehmics ,

    Never buy chain pizza at menu price. They all run specials all the time, that are around half off. They keep menu prices high so that they can constantly run buy one get one promos and specials to make you think you're getting a deal. They also happen to gouge people who won't bother checking the deals section

    DogWater ,

    And similarly don't order fast food without using the app for promos and deals.

    petrol_sniff_king ,

    I will let myself bleed out in a Safeway parking lot before installing McDonald's stupid fucking app to get a 1.99 boiling hot coffee to cauterize the wound with.

    DogWater ,

    ? Why lol just use Google/apple pay

    tehmics ,

    Nah that trash isn't touching my phone unless I'm homeless and starving

    DogWater ,

    Lol

    Carighan ,
    @Carighan@lemmy.world avatar

    I live in one of Germany's largest cities, and while this is high, it's not outrageously high.

    I guess to me what sticks out the most is the expected 20% surcharge for "tips" (that get collected by the bosses indirectly anyways as they just underpay their slaves enough to make up for the tips they're getting). That's not normal here. You tip for good service, if you pay in cash you also tip to round usually, and you tip if there's some other outstandingly positive thing about it. I really hate how in the US it's become so expected to tip, while also having fuck all protection for the delivery drivers, who ought to get a wage where tips are a bonus, not an expectation. It's just a delivery fee at this point, let's be honest.

    Although I will also say that since I live basically next door to a Dominos, I always pick up, which is ~25%-30% cheaper than delivery. Plus no delivery charge, but that's based on distance I imagine.

    NecroticEuphoria ,

    German here as well. From the pizza place of my choice, I usually order a large pizza (36cm) and some extra pizza rolls. 22 Euros in total, delivery included. I usually tip around 10%, so rounded up 25 Euros.
    And that's considered expensive where I come from. I remember it being way lower.

    Vrtrx ,

    Yeah sounds expensive to me. Also a German. 1 Pizza delivered is around 10€ that's it. But that wouldnt get me over the minimum delivery order though. Not a problem for me yet since I've never ordered a pizza only for myself

    NecroticEuphoria ,

    10€??? Like... same size? Is there anything wrong with it that it's so low?

    Vrtrx ,

    No, they are smaller. The largest size is 30cm which is enough for me though. The most expensive one with that size costs 11,50€. Another delivery place has 32cm ones. Most expensive there is 9,40€. There is nothing inherently wrong with them. They aren't from an Italian restaurant though and aren't the same quality you would get in a real restaurant. They still taste good and satisfy your pizza cravings though. Delivery is free too if you're over the minimum order balance.
    From what I'd guess they are on the are more like those fast food pizza places like Pizza Hut or Domino's but I've ordered like maybe once from them so I'm not sure.

    Maybe we both use deliveries differently. If I order something for delivery I don't expect Restaurant quality food.
    If your pizza is from a Italian restaurant and is really well made/restaurant quality I see why it's so expensive.
    For me delivery is more "fancy" than fast food but not as "fancy" as actually eating in a real restaurant

    NecroticEuphoria ,

    Oh, okay. No I don't order restaurant quality either, though still better than whatever Domino's throws at people.

    uis ,
    @uis@lemm.ee avatar

    Where did rest 4 cm went from large pizza?

    Cryophilia ,

    I live in one of Germany’s largest cities

    Yeah but this guy lives in Indiana.

    I live in SF and this would be a pretty good price here but that literally doesn't matter at all. To someone in rural India this would be like a week's wage. Also doesn't matter.

    You have to look at it in the context of its area's cost of living.

    loudWaterEnjoyer ,
    @loudWaterEnjoyer@lemmy.dbzer0.com avatar

    This is a gift that keeps on giving

    StaySquared ,

    You are the parent of your daughter.. yet she dictates to you what she eats?

    There's your problem to begin with. You know what happened when I refused to eat what my mother made? Dealt with it.. by not eating anything.

    Yeah yeah here comes the downvotes from non-parents and parents who don't know how to parent.

    Also, thanks Biden. The economy is doing GRRRRRREAAT!

    FJB.

    FlyingSquid OP , (edited )
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    Intentionally denying food to a child is child abuse. So I hope you are a non-parent if that is how you think you should treat children.

    Edit: Oh wait, I forgot, I'm the abusive parent here.

    StaySquared ,

    Intentionally? No.. they have two options. Eat was has been made or don't. It is THEIR decision. lmao "child abuse". Goodness that's weak af.

    FlyingSquid OP , (edited )
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    How would you like it if someone said to you, eat this thing you can’t stand or go hungry? Because that’s the choice you’re giving. Eat something that makes them feel sick and disgusted or starve.

    People are allowed to not like certain foods. Why do you think it’s acceptable to give any human being the choice to eat what you want them to eat or don’t eat? That’s literally how they punish prisoners. Look up nutraloaf.

    StaySquared ,

    If the food is literally giving them sickness, that's one thing. Tell me, are parents in African tribes abusing their children when they give their children only two options, eat or don't? How about parents in war torn nations? I'm not giving my kids the luxury, that's not how many of us around the world, outside of the Western world roll.

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    Which African tribes?

    Holyginz ,

    It's a troll. I doubt they have a kid or married based on their responses. And if they do I feel bad for them. Most of the time if the comment is overly antagonistic they just want to get a rise out of someone since their life is empty and it's the only way they can feel a spark of enjoyment in their life. You have done literally nothing wrong here and you don't owe anyone an explanation.

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    Thank you.

    Holyginz ,

    Absolutely. I am not very good at it myself, but the best way to deal with these people is to ignore them. Without attention they get bored and do other stuff. Either that or you fight their nasty by being nasty in return. But they have no shame so you kind of have to sink to their level. I will admit I do that from time to time myself to release steam, but its not great for your mental state to do it a lot. Sorry about the ton of unsolicited advice, I just hate seeing it when trolls are tormenting people about things they have no business talking about.

    FarmTaco ,

    UP HILL, BOTH WAYS, IN THE SNOW

    LordGimp ,

    A child with agency?!? Making decisions?!?? Not in MY white fright dystopia they wont!! I was abused and therefore I am entitled to abuse any child I see, because I am a child in my mind! Why would I ever address my own deficiencies when I have a political figure to scapegoat every decade or so?

    StaySquared ,

    I'm Latino, wife is Arab... we are not the same as you gringos. Your child has authority over you, we have authority over our children. This is the way.

    Stay salty.

    Holyginz ,

    Children obeying you because they are afraid of being beaten isn't having authority over them. Its abuse, but sure, fall back on racism to feel superior.

    StaySquared ,

    Someone should have called you out for claiming, I used, "beating" or that my children are afraid in general of me and or their mother... Instead you got upvotes... dafuq is wrong with your reading comprehension? You high? Too much my little pony?

    Holyginz ,

    Sure sure, keep going. You are TOTALLY getting back at me. Go on, keep trying the tough guy act. If nothing else it's amusing.

    PythagreousTitties ,

    No one likes you, that's all.

    Nicoleism101 ,
    @Nicoleism101@lemm.ee avatar

    🍿

    madcaesar ,

    You were making a good point then went batshit 🤷‍♂️

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    people who pay full price for corporate pizzas and complain about it are hilarious.

    you obviously have internet access. there is no excuse to pay so much. Use their website. Install their app. Even in the 90s pre-internet there were an endless supply of flyer-coupons/discounts.

    Full price is a tax on stupid, gullible or the lazy. You paid the lazy tax. 🤷‍♂️

    That all said: yes, the lazy tax / full price prices are insane. I have no idea why anyone would pay them, especially with the difference coupons makes.

    also: 1) tipping is a good thing to do 2) if you can't afford to tip, don't tip. If you can, do. I don't factor BS into prices and complaints.

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    Apologies for being stupid, gullible and lazy for something I almost never do and haven't done in years. Clearly I should keep abreast with the latest pizza ordering trends.

    Also, I used the internet to order the pizza, but I sure as hell am not installing their app.

    And I did tip them and I can afford it and I wasn't complaining about the tip. Why would I have tipped 20% if I had a problem with tipping?

    It's like you didn't read anything I wrote. I'm surprised you didn't tell me I should have gotten carry out.

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    I said "or", not "and", but if you want to claim all 3, that's up to you.

    I didn't suggest you had a problem with tipping. You suggested you had a problem with paying too much overall, and included the tip as part of your rant.

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    but seriously - given you basically live on the internet these days, what was your excuse for not spending 30 seconds to get a coupon code to put into the website?

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    My lack of knowledge that they exist?

    I ordered my daughter a pizza, something I don't usually do.

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    youre trying to tell us that you didn't know coupons exist? Come on.

    this is on you.

    yes, full price is insanely expensive, but the fact that anyone would ever pay it - and be in a situation where paying it is worthy of a complaint - is insane.

    You were lazy and you paid the lazy tax. You want to call yourself "and" stupid, sure, whatever. But call a spade a spade. Own your mistake and don't blame Domino's.

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    Internet coupons? No, I have never heard of such a thing. Amazon sure doesn't offer them. NewEgg doesn't offer them. eBay doesn't offer them. Threadless doesn't offer them. I don't buy from anyone else.

    I know that you all think I'm supposed to know how to order food from the Internet properly with no one telling me about it. I just want to know how you all think I was supposed to know without anyone telling me.

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    Now I'm confused if you're being sarcastic or not. Do you think those sites don't offer coupons? (because they do)

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    I don’t know how many times I have to say I never order food on the Internet, but I still never order food on the Internet Internet. Somehow, I was supposed to find out how to order food on the Internet cheaper by osmosis. That’s what you all seem to be telling me. The weird thing is, none of you seem to be saying that Domino’s is charging too much and then charging people less if they use a coupon, when they could just charge everyone less to begin with.

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    That's just the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

    Domino's has had coupons since before the internet existed. You have no excuse. You've never seen the coupons at the end of shopping receipts? Stuffed in your mailbox? You know they exist.

    And all those other sites still have discount codes all the time. There's entire websites dedicated to sharing coupon codes for every online shop.

    The weird thing is, everyone - me included in this thread - has said Domino's charges too much. As to why they don't just lower prices? Because then they wouldn't make as much money off of stupid and lazy people.

    Why don't businesses include tax with the sticker price? why do they put it as $7.99 instead of $8? because it looks smaller to your reptile brains and encourages overspending. They do it because it makes more money.

    SHOULD they? meh. it would be nice. But also, our smooth brains like finding prizes (discounts) which encourages spending that we might not otherwise do. So they get more money both ways. Basic marketing 101.

    Honestly, as someone with your hospital expenses, I'm not sure why finding ways to spend less money isn't higher on your things-to-do list, as opposed to moderating Lemmy. I'm not telling you how to spend your time, but you did write a few posts about spending too much money.

    FlyingSquid OP , (edited )
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    The weird thing is, everyone - me included in this thread - has said Domino’s charges too much.

    That is just a lie. Not only had many people not said that and just berated me for not using a coupon, I have asked multiple times now why Domino’s can’t just charge less and not make people use coupons, and no one answers that question they just say use a coupon. but I guess I can’t be as smart as everybody here. Obviously it’s my fault for being stupid. Companies that take advantage of stupid people are right to do so because stupid people are bad people at least that’s what I’m hearing here.

    Also- help this stupid idiot out and explain to me exactly what I should have fed my daughter for dinner since I can’t cook or smell most food. (I don't expect you to answer this, I just expect a bunch of downvotes and insults).

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    where did I at any point offer any culinary advice or criticism?

    Are you drunk on pain meds, or confusing me with another poster?

    as for being stupid: yeah, probably your fault. I mean, if you are being wilfully ignorant, that's pretty stupid.

    ≥company's that take advantage...

    how do you suggest they take advantage of lazy people without taking advantage of stupid people?

    why do you suggest they don't also take advantage of "smart" people (which is, as I clearly said, what they are also doing)?

    A continuing factor here, from the start, is you not reading the comments, and instead arguing disingenuously. This seems oddly out of character for you. Just kind of picturing you like Brendan Fraser in The Whale, only with anger and rage of Cartman.

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    I have asked multiple times now why Domino’s can’t just charge less and not make people use coupons, and no one answers that question they just say use a coupon.

    Still no answer. From you or anyone else.

    ASeriesOfPoorChoices ,

    and to bring up another reading failure on your part (geezus, squid), I didn't say "use the internet" I said "website". website or app, two different options. I didn't you should order both from the website (internet?) AND the app (there's those faulty logic operators again). Either option - one of which you used - would have had vouchers/coupons on banner ads around the page. Bundles listed in with the normal menu. And so on.

    But mostly I'm facepalming for you having misread almost every single line in my comment - and then whining about ME not reading. 🤦‍♂️ ffs, squid.

    boatsnhos931 ,

    A. Should have done the 6.99/7.99 buy two or more deals off the app. B. That cheesy bread got yo ass play. Next time use the app though, that's where all the coupons from the advertisements went. Fr fr bussin 128/10.

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    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    My wife suggested I should have used the app too, but I do not want to have to download an app to do something I almost never do and, more importantly, I also don't want to give corporations even more of a chance to mine my data. That shouldn't be considered as an option IMO. I used to take my daughter to Taco Bell fairly regularly and yes, I could have saved some money using their app. But there's a reason you're saving that money and it's not out of the kindness of their hearts.

    jacksilver ,

    You don't have to use the app, the website is fine. However, with dominos if you aren't using one of their coupon "deals" you're overpaying for their food.

    Their whole gimic is how the "coupons" save you money, but it's not fast food prices without them.

    Harvey656 ,

    While I agree you shouldn't have to use their shitty app, thats just how the world works right now. Until we get any legislation to combat these shitty practices we can either boycott, or conform. And not downloading their app but giving them more money is still conforming.

    loudWaterEnjoyer ,
    @loudWaterEnjoyer@lemmy.dbzer0.com avatar

    That is totally valid, I also don't have a lot of apps on my phone. See buddy, when we were young, back in the good days, they actually invented the internet. So I was 18 when websites started to hit the every day market. Everyone and their mother had a website. I ordered a pizza from pizza hut in 1994 via their fucking website. You are 3 years younger than me or something. I was literally going through my prime as a human with web and networking exploding on the side. People like us built a lot of these damn websites.

    I don't understand why everyone nowadays wants to download software to their phones full of private data to display a website. I get that part. It's frustrating. But man stop arguing like your dad gosh ohhh wHaT tHe FuCk iS a WeBsItE I'm nOt A pIzZa oRdErInG eXpErT you make me shake my head... You try to cover up with your age on these young folks, decepting them in favour of hiding your incompetence which you are fully aware of and embarrassed about to a point it makes you act up like this. You can just go on the damn website and redeem their goddamn coupons. There are fucking coupons on their shitty site and there are even more fucking shit sites only providing coupons as their ungodly content.

    Just knock it off and own up man. It's not too late. Don't pull your age on this. Leave us out of this mess. Yeah you are not a boomer, but you sure act like one. People like you are the reason all these young people coming through at the company always assume I'm an idiot from the last century. Your behavior in this thread makes me shiver.

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    I will once again ask how I was supposed to know that online coupons exist for pizza when I have literally never used the internet to order pizza before. None of you have explained it to me. Was it supposed to be beamed into my skull?

    loudWaterEnjoyer ,
    @loudWaterEnjoyer@lemmy.dbzer0.com avatar

    No you visit the Website and read the big fat banner that they pop into your brain.

    Rekorse ,

    Just another company thats created two price levels:

    1. Pay full price and dont use the app
    2. Use the app and always ALWAYS get a discount, but we will partner with amazon and google to gather and sell your data to make up the costs of the discounts.

    I know 2 is preferable to some but I'm against it purely because of how deceptive it is, so I'm stuck with option 1.

    I dont think thats what happened to the OP here, but just wanted to add why the cheaper option isnt always better.

    RippleEffect ,

    If you call or go in, always ask if they can see if they can get the best price for you and say you saw a good deal somewhere but couldn't remember exactly what it was.

    Domino's hates selling smalls so they're typically the most expensive. They sell significantly more medium and large than small.

    Rekorse ,

    That's a good point, thanks for adding!

    negativeyoda ,

    Domino's hates selling smalls

    Yet that's the only size they sell their gluten free pies in. I rarely buy from there (my kid considers it a treat) but I hate paying $15 for plain 10" gf pizza that's mid at best

    RippleEffect ,

    They sell so few so they only do smalls to limit the waste. Gluten free is an exception.

    I definitely agree the gluten free pizzas are not great.

    negativeyoda ,

    Yeah, they're fine for what they are, but I'll take that over shitting myself inside out by eating wheat

    RippleEffect ,

    I definitely understand that

    Zoot ,
    @Zoot@reddthat.com avatar

    They have a coupon now for gluten crusts. Make sure to ask if you call in, otherwise it should already be on the app. Could be a local coupon, but im pretty sure I saw it in national coupons.

    Glytch ,

    Or just use the website that has the exact same deals. You may have to click the mouse two more times and I know that can be difficult for people sometimes when they just want to be mad.

    Rekorse ,

    8ts not about being mad its about where you spend your money. I don't give businesses my money if they participate in deceptive practices. Its possible dominoes doesn't sell data though so you maybe got me there.

    Glytch ,

    Businesses will sell whatever information you give them permission to sell. Don't use your main email for rewards accounts or free trials if you're concerned about having it sold to spammers.

    boatsnhos931 ,

    Mmmm I trade my data for a p'zone and five cheese bread sticks anyday of the week. I always tell telemarketers to save my number and call anytime... They never call back 😔

    Rekorse ,

    Lol you accept the risks, all is well!

    boatsnhos931 ,

    What risk is that

    Rekorse ,

    Maybe cost is a better word. Although there are risks to allowing companies to use your data, especially since right now they are selling the data to companies that are trying to make money off of you, like say car insurance.

    I will say thats more an argument for blocking out all types of tracking possible, rather than saying a single one is bad on its own. One place selling your data isnt actually that bad, its when those single nodes are so numerous that you can actually map out what someone does if you chain them together.

    Its up to you if you are okay with that in your life though.

    boatsnhos931 ,

    They are welcome to try 🙂 Everyone is a stranger until you get to know them.

    Rekorse ,

    I used to do that but I figured out it was a bit easier for me to just avoid them altogether, which I know is not possible for a lot of people.

    boatsnhos931 ,

    Keep telling yourself that playa

    Rekorse ,

    Sure thing, pimp.

    I_Has_A_Hat ,

    Hell, not even the app. Their website advertises that deal everywhere. OP must have been blind.

    boatsnhos931 ,

    You need to train your little slave how to run a gas powered chainsaw. I refuse to believe you didn't know that stores have apps that feature coupons... NERD 😝

    Rivalarrival , (edited )

    The 15% or 20% guidelines are based on the amount of work performed by the tipped employees (who earn less than minimum wage before tips.) the amount of the check correaponds pretty closely to how much time a waiter has to spend serving a table.

    Drivers are not usually employees; they usually have $0/hr in wages, and pay their own fuel and vehicle expenses. Delivery services typically pay $2 per trip, and a trip will involve 2-4 stops. The base pay from the delivery service does not even cover fuel costs, let alone the driver's time.

    The amount of work a delivery driver performs is not at all related to the amount of the check. The 15%/20% rules are not remotely close to the amount of work the driver performs. $8 on a $20 order is a garbage tip if it's a 10-mile delivery to a fourth-floor walkup. $4 on a $70 order might be a decent tip if it's a 1-mile delivery to a front porch.

    The appropriate tip for delivery is based on mileage, not food price. $1 for pickup, $1 for dropoff, and $1 per mile is a pretty basic tip. A driver can complete about 3, $2 runs per hour. $3 tips gives him a gross income of about $15/hr, and he can net about $10-12 of that after expenses.

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    The appropriate tip for delivery is based on mileage, not food price. $1 for pickup, $1 for dropoff, and $1 per mile is a pretty basic tip.

    Ok, so then I should have only tipped him $4? Because it's around 2 miles away.

    Rivalarrival ,

    In my area, I would not feel insulted by a $4 tip for a ~2-mile delivery.

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    Well, I gave 5. I guess I insulted them.

    Rivalarrival ,

    That was uncalled for.

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    Was it? All this time I was told I was undertipping and now I'm overtipping.

    Can people please make up their mind?

    Rivalarrival ,

    A $4 tip plus $2 from the service nets me $6. I average 3 to 5 deliveries per hour, grossing $18 to $30 total. Minus $3 to $5 in expenses, and I'm earning $13 to $27/hr on that. Not great, but not terrible.

    Babalugats ,

    Not sure where based op, but a pizza counter top oven (5 minutes) is around €80 in Europe since inflation, but can still be found for around €60 in sales.
    I guess if there are similar ovens and similar prices that would mean if you find yourself getting pics more than 3 times a year from Dominos, then maybe buy one of those (e.g. Arieta 909 or G3ferrari)
    It would work out cheaper.
    Make the dough, buy the toppings put them all in the freezer.
    No smell other than the same smell from cooked pizza.

    FlyingSquid OP ,
    @FlyingSquid@lemmy.world avatar

    That’s not a smell I can handle. I stay in my office in the garage when pretty much any food is cooked or delivered and then have them leave the oven extraction fan on for 15-30 minutes. That usually brings the smell down to mildly unpleasant for about half an hour until I think I must get used to it.

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