Re: Rip Off (devil's advocate view)
Paul:
You are absolutely correct and I apologize to the list.
Bob attaway
"Paul S. Thompson" wrote:
> Gotta go against the flow on this one.
>
> The free market is based on supply and demand. If someone can drum up a
> demand for a product, more power to him. The kid just might have a shot at
> a Madison Avenue advertising career. Are the seeds he's selling worth $2
> apiece? You betcha, as long as someone is willing to pay it. That, too, is
> a fundamental truth supporting our way of life.
>
> Having said that, I want to point out that an informed consumer would
> probably reject his products in favor of more "traditional" seed sources.
> As we all know, it takes very little to search the Web for information on
> "giant pumpkins" (that's how I got started and found P&P seeds). Those not
> willing to take the time or make the effort may purchase his seeds. But you
> know, they may be delighted in the results.
>
> If the guy truly sells what he is advertising, he is ripping off nobody. If
> he is violating no patent laws then he is just another entrepreneur trying
> to turn a buck on the Internet.
>
> Yesterday, my family went to a Detroit Tigers baseball game and spent $3
> for a 20 oz bottle of water. It was an extremely high price for something
> we could get for less than $1 at the corner market. Were we ripped off?
> Nope. We knew what we were getting and how much it cost. We made an
> informed purchase decision from a legitimate vendor.
>
> As long as he violates no laws, the kid selling the seeds is no less
> legitimate.
>
> Paul Thompson
> Armada, Michigan
>
> BTW, trying to negatively associate any member of this list with the seed
> seller is, at best, a cheap shot and not worthy of the list.
>
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