Detroit, MI
Quoted from ASOA:When is it not ok to turn a profit in selling a pinball machine that is valuable? If you could sell a game for a large profit would you do it?
a. Anytime you chose, for any reason.
b. I sell at market price. I look for comparable machines up for sale, and select a price somewhere in the range.
c. If you fell hurt because you are a buyer, you should have 3 comparable-machines in your hand ready to chose from.
If you don't like their price, either walk away, or make an offer. No one is forcing you to buy these machines.
Pinball machines are not needed to preserve life.
----------- price gouging --------- from wiki -- second paragraph ----
The term is similar to profiteering but can be distinguished by being short-term and localized, and by a restriction to essentials such as food, clothing, shelter, medicine and equipment needed to preserve life, limb and property
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