[queasy27]

As a senior with an autoimmune disease, I'm kind of a COVID-19 sitting duck. I fully recognize that price gouging is wrong and my actions are contributing to the problem, but I was still okay with paying $17 for two bottles of disinfectant cleaning spray on eBay.

Then eBay removed that listing for gouging. I ordered something from a different seller whose listing was also deleted but that person got my order in the mail quickly and it's on the way.

I feel like a collaborator in Vichy France, but all the experts are telling us to disinfect up to three times a day and I can't use my diluted bleach solution on all surfaces.

Have you experienced similar dilemmas or lines you're not willing to cross?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I think if I had an autoimmune disease, I would already have a modest stockpile (a few bottles at least) of sanitizer for hands, some for surfaces, and some for the air, in a cabinet. That way if something did happen and I needed to prepare for a serious medical event, I'd have plenty of time to get what I need from reliable sources at the going rates.

[starflyte1]

Oh, come on. The op asked a question about price gouging, not expecting a lecture. Hindsite is always better. The op needs kind replies.

I noticed price gouging on Amazon . I bought Tylenol for $10. Four weeks later, the same bottle was $30. On amazon!


QUOTE=OrangeBlossomBaby;1741014]I think if I had an autoimmune disease, I would already have a modest stockpile (a few bottles at least) of sanitizer for hands, some for surfaces, and some for the air, in a cabinet. That way if something did happen and I needed to prepare for a serious medical event, I'd have plenty of time to get what I need from reliable sources at the going rates.[/QUOTE]

[CFrance]

The "thank"button seems not to be working. But thank you, Starflyte1. Who's to know what anyone's particular circumstances are at any point in time.

The weirdest thing I saw was Grizzly Salmon Oil for my dog. It's normally $28-32 for a pint on amazon prime, but today it was $47. Not much to do with covid-19, but gouging, to say the least.

[Koapaka]

Unfortunately, there will ALWAYS be those ready to take advantage of a situation to profit. I have found asking and lending between friends to be a VERY reliable source of "needs" so far. Did you ask or try sourcing within your circles? Just a thought

[DianeM]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

Oh, come on. The op asked a question about price gouging, not expecting a lecture. Hindsite is always better. The op needs kind replies.

I noticed price gouging on Amazon . I bought Tylenol for $10. Four weeks later, the same bottle was $30. On amazon!


QUOTE=OrangeBlossomBaby;1741014]I think if I had an autoimmune disease, I would already have a modest stockpile (a few bottles at least) of sanitizer for hands, some for surfaces, and some for the air, in a cabinet. That way if something did happen and I needed to prepare for a serious medical event, I'd have plenty of time to get what I need from reliable sources at the going rates.

[/QUOTE]


Nailed it !!

[Northwoods]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I think if I had an autoimmune disease, I would already have a modest stockpile (a few bottles at least) of sanitizer for hands, some for surfaces, and some for the air, in a cabinet. That way if something did happen and I needed to prepare for a serious medical event, I'd have plenty of time to get what I need from reliable sources at the going rates.

Wow... I'm guessing the OP is a little worried about his vulnerability in this pandemic. The LAST thing he needed was a lecture...

[Velvet]

Amazon regularly allows price gauging. If an item is scarce the price that various suppliers offer it at it gets higher the scarcer the item is. They can also charge shipping costs which can be unbelievably high.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Amazon regularly allows price gauging. If an item is scarce the price that various suppliers offer it at it gets higher the scarcer the item is. They can also charge shipping costs which can be unbelievably high.

Maybe they're wising up, velvet. Hopefully.

Amazon has kicked 3,900 sellers off its platform for price gouging during the coronavirus crisis



Amazon kicked 3,900 sellers off its platform for price gouging - Business Insider

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I think if I had an autoimmune disease, I would already have a modest stockpile (a few bottles at least) of sanitizer for hands, some for surfaces, and some for the air, in a cabinet. That way if something did happen and I needed to prepare for a serious medical event, I'd have plenty of time to get what I need from reliable sources at the going rates.

wow

OBB, your post surprised and disappointed me. I have thought of you as an articulate, straight shooter, willing to take on opposing topics under discussion. But your post here was completely out of left field and uncalled for. I have never thought of you as unkind. That post was pure mean. Get down off your high horse, please.

[CFrance]

Some people have all the answers but without all the circumstances, I fear.

[Velvet]

These are unprecedented times... how many of us have discussed where to have our decontamination room in the house before? How many have practiced hospital workers’ level of hygiene at home before?

[queasy27]

Originally Posted by CFrance

The weirdest thing I saw was Grizzly Salmon Oil for my dog. It's normally $28-32 for a pint on amazon prime, but today it was $47. Not much to do with covid-19, but gouging, to say the least.

Was it something you could wait on, or did you end up buying it anyway? It was going against my principles for self interest that bothered me ... I could have justified it more easily for a pet!

eBay of course has auctions for sanitizing products and I saw a canister of Clorox wipes bid up to at $89 yesterday. But then, it's an auction and nobody was forcing people to bid. Kind of a gray area as long as the starting price was reasonable.

[Two Bills]

Just bought hand sanitiser on ebay UK at a reasonable price, and had it sent to the kids, and some for ourselves.
50ml bottles, 70% alcohol (allegedly!) $5 each including postage.
Never purchased before, so I would not know markup, but does not seem excessive for the present times.
Lots around that price range. Think the message is getting across to the gougers.

[Professor]

I know the feeling. When trying to protect someone with an autoimmune disease (I know firsthand) you do what you have to do to keep that person alive as long as it is not putting someone else's life in danger. The gougers will have to live with themselves and God will sort it all out in the end...