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Re:Why Does a Plastic-Wrapped Turkey Sandwich Cost $15 at th... by lucb1e on Saturday April 15, 2023 @09:02PM (#35586262)
> A charger right this second, at the exact location (airport, past security) is obviously going to cost more.

I think the point they're making is that it's curious that "a charger right this second, at this exact supermarket" is nowhere near 33 usd in 2015 prices. It's specifically airports, not about waiting for 3 weeks (or even 3 hours) of shipping.

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Re:Why Does a Plastic-Wrapped Turkey Sandwich Cost $15 at th... by xyzelement on Sunday April 16, 2023 @01:52AM (#35587622)
That's not the same thing at all.

a supermarket is a place you "go to" vs the airport terminal is a place where "you are."

If I am going to the supermarket, I have the luxury of time and I probably have the luxury of for example going 10 minutes further for a better deal.

When I am at the terminal, I am at the terminal. I can't go anywhere else. The product is either there or or it isn't

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Re:Why Does a Plastic-Wrapped Turkey Sandwich Cost $15 at th... by kelipso on Sunday April 16, 2023 @09:22AM (#35589832)
Ok you are describing price gouging
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