[odawg]

Yes, however, however, when Lowes jumps the price of two-by-fours over three dollars in the same week on lumber already paid for, then that used to be called price-gouging.

[Reno89519]

Supply and demand. Eco, I bought 22LR ammo for 2.9 cents and happily sold some at 25 cents when the market demand changed. Used that money to buy a new gun. No different than Lowes adjusting price for market and future nventory.

[ETCM]

Yes, however, however, when Lowes jumps the price of two-by-fours over three dollars in the same week on lumber already paid for, then that used to be called price-gouging.

It's not about what they paid for the product, it's what it will cost them to replace it. When lumber supplies stabilize they will be forced to sell product they paid a premium for at market price.