Flynrider
Phoenix,#2Consumer Comment
Wed, March 14, 2012
There is no set price for products and services in this country, other than regulated monopolies. The only way to overcharge a consumer is to charge a price higher than the agreed price.
It's just a hunch, but I'm betting that if Gabriel ever walked into a Nieman Marcus store, his head would explode.
coast
USA#3Consumer Comment
Tue, March 13, 2012
"price gouging"
It is not gouging because you have other options available to you.
"They have the right to make money, but they don't have the right to rip off people."
It's a rip off if the merchant does not provide the goods or services as agreed at the agreed price. Expensive is not a rip off.
A merchant has the right to charge whatever they want for their goods and services. It is not a rip off just because you don't like the price or can find a cheaper price somewhere else.
"he doesn't have a right to take advantage of people and overcharge them"
They are not being overcharged unless the merchant charges more than the agreed price. Apparently you are confused as to the difference between expensive and overcharged. Now you know.