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High prices....

Northray — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:03:21 GMT

So reading the Martha Stewart thread about the crazy expensive ham made me think about my professor of economic's theory that we have a moral duty to fight high pricing of merchandise. He believes that if we all accept over the top prices for merchandise, even if we can afford it, then we send a message to the retail community that it's okay to overcharge the public for whatever they are selling thus keeping the poor from ever being able to buy some quilty things. I have a sinus cold right now and I'm not wording it right I'm sure but what do you think - agree, disagree?

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Laura14 — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:05:27 GMT

The problem is everyone's pricing threshold is different. What you would pay good money for, someone else wouldn't give more than two red cents.

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JBKO — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:06:38 GMT

Agree. I always say that you can't let them get away with thinking it's ok to charge such outrageous prices. I think it's ok to buy expensive but not overpriced. Those are two different things. Mason Pearson hairbrushes always come to mind. They are very expensive, but the quality will last you for years actually making it quite affordable.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:07:28 GMT

I did my part by not buying the Martha Stewart ham.

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makena — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:09:56 GMT

I agree but it would never happen. I think the only way it would have an affect is if we were all poor. It's a nice thought though.

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cherry — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:14:11 GMT

I don't try to spend other peoples money for them, nor tell them how to live

The actress Ruth Gordon, once said, I'm an old broad ,and I have been alive a long time. In all of my years of living, no one ever said ,whoopee , we are so lucky to be living now ,when everything is so cheap! Everything has always been expensive, and it's always going to be expensive.

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chickenbutt — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:16:29 GMT

Again, as I expressed in the aforementioned thread, the market determines the value. I guess it was not clear, but dsthe point is - if people, or at least enough people, will pay the price, then the retailer will charge the price.

I'm not saying any given price seems fair (it's highly subjective as already mentioned), but if people will pay it, people will charge it.

I also did my part by not paying because, for me, it's too high a price. We all do our own parts in how things are valued and clearly, to enough people, that is a price they are wiling to pay.

There are levels. For example, probably nobody feels like the prices that that creepy, vile pharma dude put on the meds in the company he bought were anywhere near fair, not to mention affordable for most. Now, THAT is a gouge!

The prices on tv shopping channels, or whatever reasonable given retailer, are what enough people are willing to pay in order for them to have a profit. So - they charge it and people pay it. That's the way it works.

If nobody would pay, the item would be devalued accordingly.

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Ketra — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:16:42 GMT

@Northray For your professor’s theory to work, people would have to have similar moral values. Thinking of what’s best for the collective and not just what’s best for one’s self would be one if those values.

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AuntG — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:23:32 GMT

It's hard to speak for others, but I buy what fits my needs and budget. When Aldi's sells hams that get great reviews, I'll buy from them and save a lot of dollars. The problem with QVC foods is that the reviews are all over the place - I expect to see some consistency when I read reviews and that is rare with their food.

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jackthebear — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:25:07 GMT

@Northraywrote:
So reading the Martha Stewart thread about the crazy expensive ham made me think about my professor of economic's theory that we have a moral duty to fight high pricing of merchandise. He believes that if we all accept over the top prices for merchandise, even if we can afford it, then we send a message to the retail community that it's okay to overcharge the public for whatever they are selling thus keeping the poor from ever being able to buy some quilty things. I have a sinus cold right now and I'm not wording it right I'm sure but what do you think - agree, disagree?

professor's view is very sanctimonious,

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SharkE — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:31:45 GMT

A299478

This is for the rich kid. LOL

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pigletsmom — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:50:25 GMT

I don't see how this is a moral value.

So no one should buy a BMW until they lower the prices to that of a Kia? I'm never going to have a BMW. If it's worth it to someone to pay for one good for them.

The price of something is what people are willing to pay for. I see some stuff on the Q that I would never pay the prices for. Some people seem happy to though.

Does it only apply to products? I'd love a cleaning lady but can't afford it. Should everyone stop using one until the price lowers? That would be seriously unhelpful to the cleaning lady's wallet.

The more I think about it this is a pretty scary economic policy.

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Zhills — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:56:38 GMT

I didn't buy Martha's ham, but like a host said one day last week, "I'll wear a $5.00 blouse but I eat what I want to eat!" Luckily, I like fat back and grits! LOL

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KitTkat — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 22:05:17 GMT

I always feel guilty or nervous when I buy something with a high cost. I guess I'm afraid it won't be worth it and I'll end up regretting it. I can't afford to throw my money away. 😟

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 22:09:51 GMT

@jackthebearwrote:
@Northraywrote:
So reading the Martha Stewart thread about the crazy expensive ham made me think about my professor of economic's theory that we have a moral duty to fight high pricing of merchandise. He believes that if we all accept over the top prices for merchandise, even if we can afford it, then we send a message to the retail community that it's okay to overcharge the public for whatever they are selling thus keeping the poor from ever being able to buy some quilty things. I have a sinus cold right now and I'm not wording it right I'm sure but what do you think - agree, disagree?
professor's view is very sanctimonious,

So is yours.

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LindaSal — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 13:41:12 GMT

I don' t like ham. LOL

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iceRedfire — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 17:39:53 GMT

@chickenbuttwrote:
Again, as I expressed in the aforementioned thread, the market determines the value. I guess it was not clear, but dsthe point is - if people, or at least enough people, will pay the price, then the retailer will charge the price.

I'm not saying any given price seems fair (it's highly subjective as already mentioned), but if people will pay it, people will charge it.

I also did my part by not paying because, for me, it's too high a price. We all do our own parts in how things are valued and clearly, to enough people, that is a price they are wiling to pay.

There are levels. For example, probably nobody feels like the prices that that creepy, vile pharma dude put on the meds in the company he bought were anywhere near fair, not to mention affordable for most. Now, THAT is a gouge!

The prices on tv shopping channels, or whatever reasonable given retailer, are what enough people are willing to pay in order for them to have a profit. So - they charge it and people pay it. That's the way it works.

If nobody would pay, the item would be devalued accordingly.

^^^^^ this.

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Luvtuna — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 23:53:35 GMT

@jackthebearwrote:
@Northraywrote:
So reading the Martha Stewart thread about the crazy expensive ham made me think about my professor of economic's theory that we have a moral duty to fight high pricing of merchandise. He believes that if we all accept over the top prices for merchandise, even if we can afford it, then we send a message to the retail community that it's okay to overcharge the public for whatever they are selling thus keeping the poor from ever being able to buy some quilty things. I have a sinus cold right now and I'm not wording it right I'm sure but what do you think - agree, disagree?
professor's view is very sanctimonious,

I agree wholeheartedly. I have a limit to what I will pay for any item. I can afford to pay more but I am not a fool. A fool and his/her money are soon parted.

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Spurt — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 16:12:37 GMT

I'm a comparison shopper and I won't pay more when I can buy similar items for less that are of the same quality (example Q clothes) I want to spend my dollars wisely.....

What I smh over is some say they buy from the Q because they dont have a problem paying for convenience, BUT there are other retailers offering a better price and free shipping with the SAME CONVENIENCE....so why not get a better price???????

I think some of QVC purchasers buy from QVC just because they are "fans" and think of the Q and the hosts as "their family"....to me Q is just another retailer in the retail world....the hosts are sales people not my friends......I shop where I can get the best deal.............

Everyone is different when it comes to their shopping habits/budget and what they are willing to pay for a convenience .. I think the professor is rather naive thinking everyone's view of a high price is the same.....

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Spurt — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 16:15:35 GMT

@iceRedfirewrote:
@chickenbuttwrote:
Again, as I expressed in the aforementioned thread, the market determines the value. I guess it was not clear, but dsthe point is - if people, or at least enough people, will pay the price, then the retailer will charge the price.

I'm not saying any given price seems fair (it's highly subjective as already mentioned), but if people will pay it, people will charge it.

I also did my part by not paying because, for me, it's too high a price. We all do our own parts in how things are valued and clearly, to enough people, that is a price they are wiling to pay.

There are levels. For example, probably nobody feels like the prices that that creepy, vile pharma dude put on the meds in the company he bought were anywhere near fair, not to mention affordable for most. Now, THAT is a gouge!

The prices on tv shopping channels, or whatever reasonable given retailer, are what enough people are willing to pay in order for them to have a profit. So - they charge it and people pay it. That's the way it works.

If nobody would pay, the item would be devalued accordingly.

^^^^^ this.

@chickenbutt

And if a retailer doesnt attract enough buyers that don't look at price and willing to pay whatever the retailer charges, that retailer wont be in business long....