Raising the fee to stop the party of eight punishes every two top in the room.
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The corkage guest already bought bottle one. Your list is competing for bottle two.
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A waived corkage fee can buy a second bottle. A waived policy buys nothing.
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Most operators price corkage against the restaurant down the street. The number that matters is your own.