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Spinoff: AMC Theatres are headed down the tubes

Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:18 pm
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
29690 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:18 pm
TLDR version - bring your own cup to AMC and get your own free drinks via their new "free refills" concession strategy.


To many, this chain was the saving grace of movie theatres. Some bigger cities have Shobiz which can offer a nicer experience, for the price of course, but it seems AMC has their sights set on astronomical prices.

Yes, we will always see high concession prices per the theater's main revenue stream. We went to AMC today (in Houston) and could not believe the latest antics.


A small popcorn is $6.09 is now the size of what used to be a medium (at AMC).







Drinks are now only offered as "unlimited refills" for everyone...which is just what my parents and grandparents need. Even though they offer S, M, and L sizes the cups are pretty much the same size. Again, the small today what AMC served as a Medium less than a year ago.








Nachos @ $6.89 come in a bag and when you put the chips into your nacho tray, it is only half full. Wuuuuut?








Prices are going through the roof...I can't imagine when my kids are in their teenage years (in ~7 years) what the cost of seeing a movie with a popcorn and coke will be.

:wha:


Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61441 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:19 pm to
This post makes me sad for you
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:19 pm to
Just sneak some skittles in in ya ole lady's bag
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166624 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:19 pm to
RedBox ftw
Posted by AUbagman
LA
Member since Jun 2014
10574 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:19 pm to
I'm too cheap to go.. I am more than capable of waiting for Netflix/Redbox.
Posted by CtotheVrzrbck
WeWaCo
Member since Dec 2007
37538 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:20 pm to
How much are the popcorn tubs w/ the hole pre-cut out of the bottom?
Posted by DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Member since May 2011
19430 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:20 pm to
Just trying to keep you poors out
Posted by biglego
Ask your mom where I been
Member since Nov 2007
76602 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:27 pm to
The AMC in Katy is the cheapest movie ticket around and the concessions seem comparable with anywhere else.
Posted by TheIndulger
Member since Sep 2011
19239 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:27 pm to
Those pics of popcorn, large soft drinks and liquefied cheese gross me out.
Posted by Thib-a-doe Tiger
Member since Nov 2012
35486 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:28 pm to
Just duct tape a 20 piece mc nuggets to your gooch like everyone else and be done with it
Posted by PhillyTiger90
Member since Dec 2015
10733 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:32 pm to
Huge part of why movie piracy will not slow down anytime soon

Family of four can stay home, buy popcorn, candy, drinks, etc from the gas station for $10 combined and not have to deal with crowds or sadly any security threats
Posted by Oates Mustache
Member since Oct 2011
22270 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:36 pm to
Simple solution, invest in a nice home theater system, get Kodi, wait a week until the movie you like is in the theaters, watch movie with Kodi in the comfort of your own home. Profit.
Posted by Brosef Stalin
Member since Dec 2011
39298 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:40 pm to
Who's forcing you to buy popcorn and drinks? I can't remember the last time I bought concessions and I go to a lot of movies.
Posted by CroakaBait
Gulf Coast of the Land Mass
Member since Nov 2013
3978 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:46 pm to
I dip the entire time when I'm at the movies.
Saves a shite-ton of money.
Posted by el Gaucho
He/They
Member since Dec 2010
53157 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:50 pm to
I prefer movie beer in baton rouge, and they have the fancy chairs
Posted by tigersownall
Thibodaux
Member since Sep 2011
15370 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:53 pm to
Tenders and pizza is cheaper than a large popcorn? Sounds like a no brainer.
Posted by lsuwontonwrap
Member since Aug 2012
34147 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:53 pm to
Who the hell eats at the movies anymore?
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
124641 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 9:02 pm to
Just sneak your own food in like the rest of us
Posted by Horsemeat
Truckin' somewhere in the US
Member since Dec 2014
13571 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 9:04 pm to
Capitalism - nobody is putting a gun to your head and making you eat popcorn.
Posted by dawgfan24348
Member since Oct 2011
49361 posts
Posted on 12/27/15 at 9:07 pm to
You do realize that's their only source on income right?

Theaters don't make money off ticket sales
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