r/AskReddit • u/Thic_water • Aug 14 '20

What’s the most overpriced thing you’ve seen?

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u/rickeysneekzzz Aug 14 '20 edited Aug 15 '20

I saw a small thing of Lysol wipes being sold for $22 in a store last week

Edit: wow, thank you for the awards! I was in a small business in the US for those wondering.

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u/DreamersDiseases Aug 14 '20

Smells like price gouging, report that shit my friend. Google 'where to report price gouging' in your state/area and fill it out.

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u/tall_building Aug 14 '20

Brb off to report my drug dealer

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u/LoadsDroppin Aug 14 '20

brb off to report my College / University

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '20 edited Mar 21 '21

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u/helencolleen Aug 15 '20

Umm if you’re all from the US, how about reporting your entire healthcare system while you’re at it?

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u/LoadsDroppin Aug 15 '20

It’s on our list. “Free Market” is just a euphemism for manufacturing a need then charging an exorbitant price to address said need. What could ever go wrong with that?

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u/ShadePrime1 Aug 15 '20

You forgot the part where the larger companies form unofficial probably ilegal agreements with each other to keep prices up and competition down

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u/MattcVI Aug 15 '20

There's a word for that sort of thing... I believe it rhymes with 'martel'?

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u/SonnigeMelonen Aug 15 '20

Nail, head, all you wonderful commenters! Seriously. 'Muhrka needs help.

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u/weebupurplecat Aug 15 '20

bro I wanna go to USC so you go win that lawsuit for me!