28 Jun
2024
28 Jun
'24
6:02 p.m.
On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM Ali <cctalk(a)ibm51xx.net> wrote:
It's simple supply and demand, Ali. There is no conspiracy here to
deprive you of all the toys you want to play with that you couldn't
afford
as a child.
Conspiracy? Who said anything about conspiracy (except you of course). I
simply stated that the supply demand curve is driving predatory pricing.
-Ali
"predatory"?
Sellers are hunting you down to consume your finances? You have no agency
in the matter, but are forced to open your wallet and dispense cash once
they catch up with you?
Sellam
> For some vintage computers, one has limited
opportunity to purchase
and
may need
to buy what’s available.
Which is exactly what is driving the predatory pricing and massive
increase in the cost of items.