bestclimb -
I voted yes. In practice, it's really only the candy that I smuggle in. My Dad has diabetes, so he needs to bring a glucose tablet with him everywhere he goes, but that's medical stuff, so I would claim that doesn't count.
I usually get the soda and the popcorn. The high priced goodies is what keeps them going :
Why Popcorn Costs So Much: Research News: Stanford GSB
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The findings empirically answer the age-old question of whether it’s better to charge more for a primary product (in this case, the movie ticket) or a secondary product (the popcorn). Putting the premium on the “frill” items, it turns out, indeed opens up the possibility for price-sensitive people to see films. That means more customers coming to theaters in general, and a nice profit from those who are willing to fork it over for the Gummy Bears.
Indeed, movie exhibition houses rely on concession sales to keep their businesses viable. Although concessions account for only about 20 percent of gross revenues, they represent some 40 percent of theaters’ profits. That’s because while ticket revenues must be shared with movie distributors, 100 percent of concessions go straight into an exhibitor’s coffers.
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I also bring the oil filter in when I get an oil change.
CarloSW2