Pizza for Pesos

KLHJ2 · 06-06-2007, 12:41 AM

ABC News: Cooking Up Controversy: Pizza for Pesos?

70Chip · 06-06-2007, 02:13 AM

This is his right as a business owner, of course. It's more of a marketing ploy than anything since I doubt there are large numbers of Hispanics who have pesos they otherwise wouldn't be able to use. There are loads of Hispanics where I live and they all seem to conduct their business in dollars.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 06-06-2007, 03:00 AM

I honestly can't understand why people would get so upset about this, or even go so far as to send him hate mail and death threats. Who cares if a business owner accepts Pesos? There's no legitimate reason to get upset.

GhettoDogAllStars · 06-06-2007, 06:23 AM

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"We wanted to say to our customer, 'Look, we understand you,'" said Antonio Swad, CEO and founder of the chain. "We understand that you might have some pesos that you want to exchange for pizza and we're the place to do that."

LOL. Who the hell is sitting around thinking, "...hmmm...I wish I could exchange my pesos for pizza..."?

dmek25 · 06-06-2007, 07:51 AM

im all about using english, and the whole nine. but here, whats the big deal?

ArtMonkDrillz · 06-06-2007, 08:35 AM

I went to Bermuda a few years ago and they used their money and American money interchangeably. On a few occasions I would get change back and it would be made up of both types of money.
Granted, that's a tourist-heavy area, and that's why they accept our money, but I think they realized somewhere along the line that it was just a smart business decision.

As long as that pizza shop owner doesn't mind going through the hassle of exchanging the pesos himself there is no reason for him not to take them.

gibbsisgod · 06-06-2007, 08:42 AM

What is the conversion rate? Is it 1 for 1?

ArtMonkDrillz · 06-06-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by gibbsisgod

What is the conversion rate? Is it 1 for 1?

In Bermuda it's 1 to 1, which I found odd because it's a British territory. I guess since it's so close to the US that was just the easiest way to do it.

gibbsisgod · 06-06-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

In Bermuda it's 1 to 1, which I found odd because it's a British territory. I guess since it's so close to the US that was just the easiest way to do it.

then I see no problem with this . All of us on this site have been given a Canadian penny from time to time. Nobody ever made a big stink over that. If the guy wants to accept them then that is his buisness.

BDBohnzie · 06-06-2007, 09:38 AM

It's asinine to be this upset over one pizza chain, that happens to cater towards the Latino community, decides to take Pesos. The dollar is easily accepted all over the world, and no one puts up a fuss. And it's not like the pizza place is going to give you chance in Pesos.

If I were to frequent there, I'd so convert a few bucks to Pesos just to pay with them...

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-06-2007, 09:44 AM

Not only that, it's not like it's going to increase immigration or anything. I think people are subconsciously thinking that. Because yeah, I'm SURE that there are Mexicans who were on the fence about coming over and NOW their favorite pizza joint takes pesos, here they come!

ArtMonkDrillz · 06-06-2007, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gibbsisgod

then I see no problem with this . All of us on this site have been given a Canadian penny from time to time. Nobody ever made a big stink over that. If the guy wants to accept them then that is his buisness.

Well pesos aren't 1 to 1; it's $1 = 10.83p. But it still works because I really doubt the owner of the place is giving discounts to people using pesos, he just has to figure out what the pizzas will cost in dollars and in pesos. It's really no big deal at all.

dmek25 · 06-06-2007, 10:54 AM

hey grillz, since you know this.... can i see your green card?

ArtMonkDrillz · 06-06-2007, 11:00 AM

Oh shit, I've got to run!

saden1 · 06-06-2007, 11:31 AM

Even in Canada some stores accept American dollars and they make killing on the exchange rate. You would never want to use your USDs there.

06-06-2007, 12:41 AM	#1
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Pizza for Pesos ABC News: Cooking Up Controversy: Pizza for Pesos?

06-06-2007, 02:13 AM	#2
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 53 Posts: 3,048	Re: Pizza for Pesos This is his right as a business owner, of course. It's more of a marketing ploy than anything since I doubt there are large numbers of Hispanics who have pesos they otherwise wouldn't be able to use. There are loads of Hispanics where I live and they all seem to conduct their business in dollars. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

06-06-2007, 03:00 AM	#3
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Re: Pizza for Pesos I honestly can't understand why people would get so upset about this, or even go so far as to send him hate mail and death threats. Who cares if a business owner accepts Pesos? There's no legitimate reason to get upset.

06-06-2007, 07:51 AM	#5
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Pizza for Pesos im all about using english, and the whole nine. but here, whats the big deal? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

06-06-2007, 08:35 AM	#6
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Pizza for Pesos I went to Bermuda a few years ago and they used their money and American money interchangeably. On a few occasions I would get change back and it would be made up of both types of money. Granted, that's a tourist-heavy area, and that's why they accept our money, but I think they realized somewhere along the line that it was just a smart business decision. As long as that pizza shop owner doesn't mind going through the hassle of exchanging the pesos himself there is no reason for him not to take them. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

06-06-2007, 08:42 AM	#7
gibbsisgod Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 129 W 81st street Age: 45 Posts: 3,503	Re: Pizza for Pesos What is the conversion rate? Is it 1 for 1?

06-06-2007, 09:38 AM	#10
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Pizza for Pesos It's asinine to be this upset over one pizza chain, that happens to cater towards the Latino community, decides to take Pesos. The dollar is easily accepted all over the world, and no one puts up a fuss. And it's not like the pizza place is going to give you chance in Pesos. If I were to frequent there, I'd so convert a few bucks to Pesos just to pay with them... __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

06-06-2007, 09:44 AM	#11
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Pizza for Pesos Not only that, it's not like it's going to increase immigration or anything. I think people are subconsciously thinking that. Because yeah, I'm SURE that there are Mexicans who were on the fence about coming over and NOW their favorite pizza joint takes pesos, here they come! __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-06-2007, 10:54 AM	#13
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Pizza for Pesos hey grillz, since you know this.... can i see your green card? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

06-06-2007, 11:00 AM	#14
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Pizza for Pesos Oh shit, I've got to run! __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

06-06-2007, 11:31 AM	#15
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Pizza for Pesos Even in Canada some stores accept American dollars and they make killing on the exchange rate. You would never want to use your USDs there. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

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