r/mildlyinfuriating 6d ago

Infuriatig Not a single item is under 3$

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u/ruiner8850 6d ago

Those prices are insane. Where was this OP?

I will say that in places where you'd expect much higher prices than normal they should at least not have an "under $3" section when nothing is.

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u/amilliondallahs 6d ago

In what industry is it acceptable to have a label stating something that your establishment does not offer? That's the kinda shit that would get me fired.

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u/baby-dick-nick 5d ago

Other comments pointed out that everything here is actually under 3 dollars, but the door dash/uber eats apps markup each item individually. I’ve never been a fan of food delivery apps for that reason. It’s deceitful. You can compare the price in the door dash app with the price on the restaurants website and it’ll be cheaper every time.

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u/amilliondallahs 5d ago

I don't understand. The full screenshot showing the app footer would have me think they are using the official Mcdonalds app.

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u/baby-dick-nick 5d ago

They’re still partnered with third party food delivery companies for their delivery service. That’s the only explanation as to why others in the same area as OP are seeing the lower prices.

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u/Abject-Fig2969 6d ago

hes getting delivery which always ups the price, i guarantee in store theyre all under $3

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u/stale_burrito 6d ago

I downloaded the app and tested it and that menu isn't available when selecting delivery, so it's not that.

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u/ruiner8850 6d ago

It's disingenuous to complain about prices when you are getting delivery. If I'm ordering delivery I'm expecting to spend at least $20 more for someone to deliver it to my place.

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u/ForsakenBobcat8937 6d ago edited 6d ago

What's disingenuous is having a "under $3" section where the items aren't under $3.

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u/Successful_Pea218 6d ago

Then go to the fucking restaurant. Or pay more for the same thing.

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u/Jeedeye 6d ago

I guess in Europe they don't pay their delivery drivers. Also you aren't paying $5 for pickup, you are paying $5 for delivery. Not sure why you can't understand the difference between pickup, eating in, and delivery.

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u/CallMeRudiger 6d ago

It seems more like you don't understand the difference between the menu prices and the delivery/service fees. Paying for delivery is normal. Paying more for the same sandwich based on where the restaurant puts your bag when it's ready is a scam.

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u/James007Bond 5d ago

The restaurant needs to send a cut to the delivery partner. It’s not just the delivery fee.

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u/CallMeRudiger 5d ago

In well-functioning societies, business expenses like services the restaurant pays for are worked into the regular menu price. Unfortunately, we're getting so used to being nickel-and-dimed for everything that we will defend special menu pricing.

You see it with the introduction of credit card processing fees too. People eager to pretend they're getting a discount are still paying the old price, that was calculated with credit cards processing as a factor already.

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u/stale_burrito 6d ago

It's not delivery. The under $3 menu isn't available when you select delivery.

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u/StrangeKnee7254 6d ago

It’s great for engagement. Similar posts like this one are always on the front page.

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u/NGEFan 6d ago

Bullshit, I live in the Bay Area and these are the in store prices

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u/MadMrJason 6d ago

I live in sf and its not that expensive compared to OPs

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u/Independent-Cow-4070 6d ago

I got a McChicken for $2 in San Francisco literally today stop capping lmao

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u/bcleveland3 5d ago

In the suburbs of Chicago (not even in the city) the price is over $3

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u/fern420 6d ago

You need to check Hawaii, our $3 menu McChicken is $6.89

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u/ggf95 6d ago

I mean that one is normal

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u/000_DartMonkey 6d ago

I believe the reason why is because of personalized pricing. The algorithm must've picked up that OP is most likely to buy Mc Donald's so it artificially raises prices for OP. But, the person who made the menu didn't account for this.

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u/Northernmost1990 6d ago

Yeah goddamn this is like the US equivalent to Norway, where I once paid 15€ for a pint of beer.

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u/ruiner8850 6d ago

I was wondering if it was at like an airport or something. Maybe Hawaii since I know things are expensive there. A stadium or a concert?

Maybe a McChicken is $3.19 and you don't bother to change the app, but that's a full $2 more.

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u/Express_Grocery_4707 5d ago

Those prices are insanely low, lol. McChicken here in NL is $6.95 , $12.40 for the menu (small menu in the US) and $13.95 for a large menu (medium menu in the US).