In my opinion one of the best things about colmados is that people can buy "fractions" from them, at least in many I've known. For example, you can buy a little sugar, or a little butter, or a few eggs. So people who at the moment can't afford to buy the bag of sugar or the dozen eggs can still do with less money. of course the fast delivery included in the price is a big plus.
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Colmados in other countries?
Back when a single peso could buy something, the medio peso was used for weighing goods at the rural stores. They were 12.5 grams so with 8 you'd get 100 grams. Every store had a balance, which was cheaper and as accurate as an expensive scale.
The medio pesos used to be 90% silver as well from what I hear..
The medio pesos used to be 90% silver as well from what I hear..
I'm sure there is some kind of tax involved as to why they have not caught onto this concept. Most great things in the UK are taxed to extinction.
Sadly the US is not far behind
No one has mentioned why the "Colmados" are so popular.
They give CREDIT!!!
Even I have ordered stuff when I didn't have the money to pay. Just stop by later and "Settle Up"!
I used to have "Credit" at some little markets in Boston, they just didn't know I did!
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They give CREDIT!!!
Even I have ordered stuff when I didn't have the money to pay. Just stop by later and "Settle Up"!
I used to have "Credit" at some little markets in Boston, they just didn't know I did!
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My local Colmado used to keep me there when I was a heavy drinker, I'd go out with RD2000 knowing this was about my limit at Colmado prices when drinking alone, any more than 10 benedica, and a couple of bottles of red and I'd be considering going to the Casino and so I'd make that my limit (also staggering home with money or cards is not a good idea when you live in little Haiti). He clocked onto this and as I was preparing to shoot off home, he'd plonk another bottle infront of me and tell me to pay when I had the cash on me. A huge no credit sign up in the middle of the shop, or was that don't ask for credit, because I never once needed to ask. Sly little man he was.
Now that I think about it, just imagine what it would take to have the same kind of delivery service in other countries. You would need:
- A motorbike that passes inspection (working lights, papers in order, etc), with insurance.
- Special adaptations on such bikes (I don't think they'd be allowed to carry large items loose in the back or front basket)
- A delivery guy with valid driver's license, proper helmet, etc
- A regular salary for that delivery guy, with insurance.
Suddenly, it becomes really expensive and you would have to charge for the service. That's why sometimes anarchy works wonders...
- A motorbike that passes inspection (working lights, papers in order, etc), with insurance.
- Special adaptations on such bikes (I don't think they'd be allowed to carry large items loose in the back or front basket)
- A delivery guy with valid driver's license, proper helmet, etc
- A regular salary for that delivery guy, with insurance.
Suddenly, it becomes really expensive and you would have to charge for the service. That's why sometimes anarchy works wonders...
And credit with 90% interest with the threat of court action and black listed should you not pay. These guys are pretty good to offer credit, people often don't pay and jut vanish.
And credit with 90% interest with the threat of court action and black listed should you not pay. These guys are pretty good to offer credit, people often don't pay and jut vanish.
The main problem though is many of those folks are "relatives." That's how I got my storefront. Someone gets some money, opens a store, but doesn't maintain the inventory or expand it. If you can flip your inventory 100% in value per week, it's about right.
In Montr?al they have "d?panneurs". Nothing beats them for the delivery of a "two-four". (before 23h00) For the unititiated that's a case of twenty-four. They are fully stocked colmado like establishments usually run by Aisians.
In that beautiful city the grass doesn't grow too long under anyone's feet and with the right connections you can get that too in small baggie amounts.
From the french verb, d?panner,
which can be translated as....to come to the rescue of.
Qu?bec sait faire.
In that beautiful city the grass doesn't grow too long under anyone's feet and with the right connections you can get that too in small baggie amounts.
From the french verb, d?panner,
which can be translated as....to come to the rescue of.
Qu?bec sait faire.
In Panama they are called Chinos, because most of them are owned and operated by chinese people,
Der Fish
Amazing how working 80-100 hours a week and putting your profits back into your business can lead to success-- sometimes.
I always thought they were brothels ....I realise it was bordellos nowThey are called bodegas
The young 18 year old lad at my local works 8am till 11pm delivering, he has not had a day off in 6 months, and earns RD7,000 per month, there are two or 3, always busy. When you can employ people at those rates it is surely a advantage.
In the US they sometimes pay pizza drivers less than minimum(tipped job) and don't reimburse them for gas or mileage or pay for insurance. Not legal, but they don't have much trouble keeping help with tips. Some lawsuits have made some changes at least with the chains. Oh and many drivers also use delivery as a front for selling drugs, so they make money that way as well.