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Re:Costco will not allow returns on high-demand items like t... by khazhoux on Monday March 23, 2020 @11:12PM (#22671517)
I especially liked the CNN headline last week: "People are panic-buying TP and stores are running out."

Gee, I wonder what effect that will have?

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Re:Costco will not allow returns on high-demand items like t... by klipt on Monday March 23, 2020 @11:55PM (#22671713)
Getting more clicks, which is what profit seeking corporations optimize for, regardless of the externalities.
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Re:Costco will not allow returns on high-demand items like t... by Fjolsvith on Tuesday March 24, 2020 @03:26AM (#22672790)
Can't waste a good crisis. Just like those senators today.
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