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0 pointsgwright6y ago0 comments

But if the price floated the empty shelf situation would have been mitigated.

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UncleMeat6y ago· 2 in thread

But also a lot of people wouldn't be able to access supplies. In both cases a lot of people get screwed. In the "floating price" case it just isn't highly paid software engineers on HN.

gwrightOP6y ago

So you prefer no one to have access to the items at any price (empty shelves), rather than a limited supply being available at a higher price?

Why do you prefer that? Why do you think that individuals have no ability to adjust their personal spending such that they can purchase TP or hand sanitizer even at 2x, 3x or even 5x price points.

UncleMeat6y ago

No. I'd prefer that price gouging is illegal, preventing individuals from buying what they don't use for profit. I'd also prefer systems that allow for distribution based on need rather than only allowing the wealthy to buy supplies.

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