Tampa LFS Charges Admission Fee

[Der_Iron_Chef]

What do you think about THIS?!

[Jason McK]

Tough one. I would think if they get a ton of tourist in the shop just looking and not even owning a tank than it would be reasonable.
But if they refunded the cover if you bought something that would be far.

J

[VFX]

$1 is fair enough if you're coming in just to waste some time & entertain yourselves by looking at fish.

But I've lost count of the number of times I've stopped by J&L or King Ed's or where ever just to see what they have in stock.

My intention is to buy something if there's something I like, but often there's nothing new or that catches my eye.

I know it's only a dollar but should I be charged for that?

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[EmilyB]

It's interesting, especially when you think of the number of times you've seen parents taking their kids in to look at the fishies with no intention of buying.

I personally would have no problem paying/donating a buck a visit, you usually see something that gives you a dollars worth of enjoyment even if you don't buy anything. And since I usually do, it wouldn't amount to much in the end.

[karazy]

i wouldnt mind if it wasnt a store that i went to frequently. if it was i'd just give the guy 20 bucks and take of a dollar everytime i come in :P

i think its a good idea, but i just hope it doesnt come back and bite the guy

[rocketlily]

I wouldn't mind paying the $1 if the store had new and exciting stock in every week. I would hate to pay to see the same stuff I saw last week, over and over.

[Treebeard]

That will be the day I will pay a cover charge to go in ANY store!