Hate 2 for 1 deals

ScarletBea

I hate 2-for-1 deals, they are completely discriminatory!

I like going to the cinema on my own, do an activity on my own, even going for a pub lunch on my own, but I always have to pay full prices.
Couples using 2-for-1 only pay for one person.

Why can't companies replace them with 50% discount vouchers? It's exactly the same value.

SHIPSHAPE

I just eat for two as I'm a fat fooker.

shaun_from_Africa

If the 2 for 1 offers were replaced with a 50% off voucher, then everyone would get the discount and it would mean the company concerned would lose a fortune.

Something that you must also take into account is that in the case of things like pub lunches, one person is eating free but there would still be two people paying for drinks, so this would cover some of the cost of the freebie.

RadoJo

Because companies would rather attract two customers than one, particularly restaurants where even on your own you would be taking up a table for two. You aren't their target customer so they don't aim their offers at you, but maybe you could contact them and suggest that they run offers which suit you more - it can't hurt.

Blobby8_2

How far up north ? I'll come with you

fiscalfreckles

Pizza Hut & La Tasca sometimes have 50% off offers, there's currently a £5.95 pizza offer at Pizza Express, and often set menus at Ask, Strada, etc for £10 or £12. I'm sure there must be some deals out there if you look. Not as many as 2 for 1s, for the reasons mentioned above, but sometimes...

olias

shaun_from_Africa wrote: »

Something that you must also take into account is that in the case of things like pub lunches, one person is eating free but there would still be two people paying for drinks, so this would cover some of the cost of the freebie.

That's the exact reason. Pubs and resautrants make their money on the drinks mark up. Cinemas make their money on the sweets/popcorn/drink mark up. visitor attractions make their money on the fast food/drinks mark up.

The bottom line is it's the extras they make the money on, not the principal offer. It's the same with supermarkets. Ok there are some loss leaders, but there are also things like bogof on pasta sauce, but that then means you will buy twice the quantity you would have of pasta (which has a bigger profit margin).

Olias

DCFC79

Why not ask a friend to go with you

olias

The OP has quite clearly stated they like to go on their own!
We're not all socialites.

Olias

ScarletBea

Ok, I understand your/the company's points now.
Still, it doesn't mean I agree with it, hehe

And yes, I could ask a friend, but I do enjoy going on my own, especially the cinema!

bcl999

Did you see the Odeon half-price voucher offer? Check out the Discount vouchers forum. It's been on for a week or so but ends tomorrow (31 March), unfortunately.