swag

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:44:56 -0800

'comon. Wide swaths of this nation still believe that Starbucks drinkers are elitist snobs and have no clue how much they are looked down upon by many. The reason to hold on to Starbucks shares is because fellow shareholders are bound to freak out more than you, depressing the stock at a value far below what better times will reflect ahead. People make and lose their shirts in the over-corrections of the public markets, so you have to decide which side you're on. As for serious downsizing, I still stand by my assessment that if Mr. Schultz was truly serious about making Starbucks synonymous with coffee's high-end again, he'd have to close 95% of his stores, fire the worst & least-skilled 95% of his employees, etc. No chance in hell of that ever happening.

PosseAdEsse

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:03:57 -0800

The only thing that will turn me against Starbucks is if they cut health care for part time baristas.

jwhieger

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:42:49 -0800

I'm getting the sense that it is becoming cool to dislike Starbucks, and that attitude isn't unique to burned Sonics fans. If that trend has any truth behind it Starbucks is in for some serious downsizing.

Seattlest: Starbucks Stock Sinks, Seattlest Says Hold

swag

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