I heard that Starbucks may start offering $1 coffees and free refills to keep up with some new coffee competition. I think it is a great idea! I study a lot at Starbucks and go at least twice a month, but sometimes I go 4 or more times a month. Sometimes I even go to different Starbucks on the same day! I'll be meeting a friend at a Starbucks tomorrow to study for an upcoming test.
It would only be a small step, but if they did this, it would save me between $2 and $8 a month, maybe more. Not enough to build my fortune on, but it is a start.
One thing I wish Starbucks would do is offer real food. Their desserts are great, but sometimes when there, I want a sandwich or some fruit or something. Then I have have to decide whether to stay despite the fact that I am hungry or go home or go somewhere else. And sometimes I am not ready to pack up and leave right then.
