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

• UncleMeat 7y ago
  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.
  • gwright 7y 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.
    • UncleMeat 7y 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.