Price for Octopus

[MBTS]

There is a guy who sales octopus on the beach in BC. He gives me what I thougt was a sample but keep heaping it on. I have a cup and half and it was tasty and I decided to pay him. I asked how much. He replied " 3000 pesos. I too replied in crisp Spanish ' Do you think I'm an idiot? He then said 2000 peso. I gave him 500, which I think was way too much, and he went a way shouting. What should I have paid?

[jrzyguy]

the MOST you should have paid is about 200-300 pesos on the beach. BUt you are right..there was one time a guy tried to sell me pulpo...he showed me a price menu but started loading up my plate with lambi and other stuff.

The word to the wise is ask BEFORE hand!!!! You never pay for a THING on the playa before negotiation. I hope you are not paying for a chair fee!!!

[mike l]

They also sell shirts on the playero for 3 times what you can pay in a store

[jrhartley]

a cheaper alternative is to soak elastic bands in fish stock - plus it lasts longer

[MBTS]

Originally Posted by jrhartley

a cheaper alternative is to soak elastic bands in fish stock - plus it lasts longer

He put some lime and sauce on it. I've had it many styles and if done right isn't like rubber. Thanks! Fudd

[Bronxboy]

Originally Posted by MBTS

There is a guy who sales octopus on the beach in BC. He gives me what I thougt was a sample but keep heaping it on. I have a cup and half and it was tasty and I decided to pay him. I asked how much. He replied " 3000 pesos. I too replied in crisp Spanish ' Do you think I'm an idiot? He then said 2000 peso. I gave him 500, which I think was way too much, and he went a way shouting. What should I have paid?

They do this all the time to unsuspecting tourists!!! They tried this on me when I first had this.

You have to let them know before hand that you just want 200 pesos worth. The vendors from boca chica already know me. For 200 pesos, I get a whole plate loaded with lambi, pulpo and clams with a couple of shots of mamajuana.

The best. I love this stuff and so does whatever female friend I am with since it is like liquid viagra (the combo of this freash seafood and mamajuana)

3000 pesos is highway crime.

[MBTS]

Originally Posted by Bronxboy

They do this all the time to unsuspecting tourists!!! They tried this on me when I first had this.

You have to let them know before hand that you just want 200 pesos worth. The vendors from boca chica already know me. For 200 pesos, I get a whole plate loaded with lambi, pulpo and clams with a couple of shots of mamajuana.

The best. I love this stuff and so does whatever female friend I am with since it is like liquid viagra (the combo of this freash seafood and mamajuana)

3000 pesos is highway crime.

I just looked up mamajuana. Sounds sweet tasting. I can't recall hearing of in when I've visited the DR. I will give it a try next time and I'm with a chica and 200 pesos of seafood!

[Bronxboy]

Originally Posted by MBTS

I just looked up mamajuana. Sounds sweet tasting. I can't recall hearing of in when I've visited the DR. I will give it a try next time and I'm with a chica and 200 pesos of seafood!