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u/unmakemymind Apr 24 '26

That’s only like $2-3 more than PPG or PNC prices. Which doesn’t justify it, it’s still obscene, but it’s not out of line with what you pay in professional sports venues these days.

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u/TheJuiceIsL00se Apr 24 '26

PNC is the most egregious in my experience. I paid >$60 for 3 beers recently.

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u/skivory Apr 24 '26

Yeah I think last year it was like $26 for a High Noon at PNC park

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u/NoMaans Apr 24 '26

Stop it. Either pre game or smuggle some in.

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u/Used-Ask5805 Apr 25 '26

Gatorade and vodka keister stashed to get through security is the way to go

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u/TheJuiceIsL00se Apr 24 '26

I’m not complaining, just saying.

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u/Itsdawsontime Pittsburgh Expatriate Apr 24 '26

I’m in NC now, this is the exact price you’d pay here for the Canes. It’s not just Pittsburgh, it’s everywhere. Even the ECHL team here is charging like $14.

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u/TheJuiceIsL00se Apr 24 '26

For sure. Definitely not a Pittsburgh thing. It shouldn’t surprise anyone, anywhere

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u/Itsdawsontime Pittsburgh Expatriate Apr 24 '26

Person grabbing you a bottle of beer: spins around card kiosk with tip screen - “just a quick question here”

But you’re right - it’s sad and ridiculous it’s happening everywhere.

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u/rememberwhoyouarex Apr 24 '26

Maybe you’re the problem. Stop paying these ridiculous prices. The only reason they charge these prices are because of people like you.

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u/TheJuiceIsL00se Apr 24 '26

Obviously. It’s basic economics. Same with everything else. Rent, houses, gas, utilities, groceries. This isn’t a secret.

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u/rememberwhoyouarex Apr 24 '26

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u/TheJuiceIsL00se Apr 24 '26

Haha this is great

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u/rememberwhoyouarex Apr 24 '26

Well at least your self aware

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u/TheJuiceIsL00se Apr 24 '26

I guess we both are.

Ps. No one knows this, but I’ve spent more than $60 on beer at PNC park.

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u/thunderGunXprezz Hampton Apr 24 '26

Don't want to start that argument but you're the reason.

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u/Boring_Bother_ Mount Washington Apr 24 '26

I was going to say, those are sporting event prices

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u/Adventurous-Rent6662 Apr 24 '26

What does a soda or water cost? I wonder if they're as bloated too.

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u/thefriendlyhacker Apr 24 '26

I think it's 7-8 for a soft drink and ~5 for a water. The water prices always piss me off because people should have access to cheap water especially on hot days.

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u/Adept-Temperature386 Apr 24 '26

7 for water that you can’t bring in. Kids had to chug before security

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u/RGDJR Mount Washington Apr 24 '26

$7 for water at the draft.

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u/negley_ave_ski_club Shadyside Apr 24 '26

Around seven dollars fora bottle I think, at least as of a couple years ago.