And how many of these shoppers buying $180 shoes are on food stamps?
Wanda Taylor-Amaker of Jersey City returned home disappointed from her attempt to purchase the shoes in Journal Square at Lee Brothers Sneakers on the Square, after she said the store told her the shoes sold for $350 a pair, even though other retailers were selling the pair for $180.
“It was horrible. No one wants to go through this kind of stress to find out the price is so different than what other stores are charging,” said Taylor-Amaker. “I feel disappointed I couldn’t get them for my nephew and son as a nice present, but that’s way out of my price range.”
A man who identified himself as the owner of the store said over the phone that while franchise stores may charge the suggested box price, independently owned stores can charge prices they see fit. He added he sold the sneakers for $250 a pair.
“Its one of those sneakers that has the demand for those willing to pay the price,” he said.
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2011/12/jersey_city_man_stabbed_in_fre.html
Likely 100%, and I'll tell you exactly what they'll say if questioned on taking food stamps AND paying $180 for sneakers, "But that's my money."