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Originally Posted by Rich42
the basic Bronze wash (again the cheapest option) was $34! That is an increase from the relatively recent price of 127%!!! No way have their costs gone up anywhere near that. That is pure greed that should not be supported by the community.
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In 2009, the minimum wage was $7.25. Effective Sept 2022 it was $11.00, on the way to $15.00 in a few years. That's a 110% increase.
When payroll increases, payroll taxes (FICA) also increase, workers comp insurance increases. I expect health insurance costs have increased.
Property taxes have increased. I believe the cost of water and supplies has also gone up.
A lot has happened in the four or more years since you have been there. I do not attribute the price increase to greed. I attribute it to a poorly managed economy.
This is the same reason why there are fewer ambassadors on the golf courses and fewer workers at the fast food places.
No, I do not think it is greed.