That should be allowed, but not profiting by 200-2,000%.
Honest question though, what’s to stop some FedGov agency from raiding his home and taking it all?
“Allowed”? By who’s authority in a free country? I’d rather pay 20x for what I need than face no availability at all.
The 4th Amendment
Ehh, since nothing was available in the stores I’m using my 6 y.o. SHTF stock of hand sanitizer, bar soap, anti-bacterial wipes and hand soap.
A reasonable argument could be made for the state to come in, seize it all under the power of eminate domain, the sell at auction, use the proceeds to:
1) pay the “hoarders” a fair market value for the goods
2) pay off the cost of the raid and auction
3) pay any excess to the hoarders
These three steps would work to reduce the shortage, be within the confines of the law, and because #1 is paid first, would prevent any lawsuits as there would then be no “harm”.