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To: E. Pluribus Unum

I like it.

I know price gouging is against the law in Alabama during a state of emergency — hurricanes, etc. Why are Amazon sellers allowed price gouging during a national crisis? They have been absolutely horrible during the pandemic. Amazon and their sellers should be put on trial for it.

People in this state get heavily fined and go to jail for it if they do it. Amazon should have to play by the same rules.


12 posted on 12/18/2020 6:53:41 PM PST by boycott
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To: boycott

> Why are Amazon sellers allowed price gouging during a national crisis? <

Some cleaning and disinfecting supplies are at price gouging levels. So we agree there. But I’ve seen little price gouging elsewhere. A box of nails is still priced reasonably, etc, (At least as far as I can tell.)

It pains me to see small businesses slip away. But that was happening even before the pandemic. It was going to happen either way.


28 posted on 12/18/2020 7:02:26 PM PST by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition,)
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To: boycott

Price gouging is the free market at work. High prices make it worthwhile to quickly bring in needed items.


35 posted on 12/18/2020 7:14:41 PM PST by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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Price gouging needs to be shut down hard.


40 posted on 12/18/2020 7:22:13 PM PST by Arcadian Empire
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