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The national average for a movie ticket is $7.93 that’s up from $5.39 in 2000 and $7.89

in 2010. Sanford Business school and UC Santa Cruz did a

study that shows that higher concession prices ensure that movie ticket prices don’t go too

high…

MOVIEGOERS should be permitted to bring their own SNACKS to movie

theaters… http://www.flickr.com/photos/caveman_92223/3346906435/sizes/z/in/photostream/

Movie theaters make an estimated 85% profit annually

on overpriced snacks.

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I’ve patronized IMAX theaters 6 times this year…

2 Adults & 4 kids general

admission= $46.00

Concessions= $18 large popcorn & 32oz drink

Total cost= $64.00

Moviegoers have 4 options:

Simply ignore your hunger pangs

So Hungry.. Growl….

Become Secret S

quirrel

& sneak in S

NACKS…

Eat a filling dinner in advance

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COMPLAIN directly to Movie theaters to offer lower prices for families

•  Movie Concession prices have increased & aren’t budget friendly

•  Why are movie theaters making an estimated 85% profit on snacks

alone?

•  What are the options, if any for moviegoers on a budget?

3 Main Points:

I’ve already paid $7-9 for admission, why do I have to pay DOUBLE for

snacks? http://www.flickr.com/photos/skippy/4016102/sizes/m/in/photostream/

AMC Theaters raised ticket prices: Matinee= $9.50 to $10.50

Evening show= $11.50 to $12.00 http://www.flickr.com/photos/27524212@N04/4000327498/sizes/z/in/photostream/

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Retail prices on items like hotdogs & nachos are 9x’s what it cost to purchase in a grocery store.

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Joshua Thompson from Livonia, Michigan filed a class

action suit against AMC Theater for charging him $8.00 for a drink & candy.

In the past, Thompson brought his own snacks, until the cinema banned outside

food in the theater. http://www.flickr.com/photos/97715891@N00/4040368738/

Purchase a Movie Pass to save on

Admission.

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Attend a discounted movie theater like Varsity Cinemas so you’ll spend less on

admission and not so much overall. http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4937784264/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77961177@N00/275256542/

Wait until the movie is released on DVD to avoid the movie

theater experience altogether…

Subscribe to Netflix after you’ve complained to your local IMAX or AMC

theater about their high concession prices and compare your experiences…

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Summary

Moviegoers should be allowed to bring their own snacks.

Movie theaters like IMAX & AMC charge 9x’s the retail price for snacks.

There are several options for moviegoers on a budget.

Moviegoers can avoid being forced to make life decisions at the concession stand by being

permitted to bring their own snacks from home while viewing their

‘paid’ movie…

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A 30 Day trial of Netflix is $7.99 & you can always pop your own popcorn and

add extra butter for free…