OK, here's a new topic: Anybody else still concerned about how much it costs just to have fun in Philadelphia?
We got this note from a reader about the cost of the Flower Show:
"We had a brief period of time to go to the Flower Show tonight, driving into the city from Delaware County. Parking in outside lot west of convention center from 7 pm to 8:30 pm (1-1/2 hrs) = $24.00
"This is insane. Philadelphia's Phinest Price gouging! And they want
visitors to come down and make it a night? That, combined with the show tickets, hot dogs, sodas and ice cream for a family of 4, and we dropped $96.00 for two hours in this fine city.
"We won't be popping in for anything in the future,
- Disappointed Suburban Family"
Thoughts? Comments? I know this comes up from time to time, And I realize that City Council took action to prevent parking-lot operators from raising their prices just for a big event -- and that was good -- but that doesn't mean that the costs aren't RIDICULOUS.
On the other hand, nobody wants to turn Rittenhouse Square into Branson East...
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No, it isn't just a Philadelphia problem. But it's getting crazy. Tickets for the big plays (like Wicked), for sporting events, obviously...but really, even some museums. In addition, I've lived other places and can say...the big difference here is PARKING. It's so ridiculously high. Thank God for public transit...
Posted by Wendy | April 22, 2006 12:59 AM