I also don't care to pay exorbitant prices induced by fluctuating supply /demand relationships, so I stock up when things are available and hope I have enough.
As far as any "virtues" that might be realized through a planned economy, people need to realize that massive price hikes on high demand goods and services are a part of ANY economic system. Talk to people who've lived in socialistic countries, people who've been in jail or prison, or people who've bought anything that can't be legally sold. Even in centrally planned economies where everything is "fairly distributed", wherever a need exists, there will be a market to serve it, and the prices in this market will always be a derivation of demand and scarcity.
There are times of need and I understand that making a deal often includes the realization of things other than monetary compensation; everything in life is a value judgement on what is gained vs what is lost. I recently sold a scope to friend's son who is 16, works several jobs, and pays for things with his own money. I gave him a great deal on the scope because it was my way of thanking those who did the same for me when I was in the same shoes. The feeling I got from helping him was worth more to me than the much higher price I would've received selling it on-line. Likewise with acts of charity. However, I don't expect someone to sell me something for less than going rate because I didn't stock up, or so that I might be able to sell it elsewhere for more.
I hope all those who are deriding making a profit on an open market, non-compulsory sale call their retirement fund and money mangers to let them know not manage their funds with an eye towards making the most off the transactions. Shows a real lack of character if you don't abide by you're own espoused values.
Last edited by Starbuck; 03/16/21.
