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Originally Posted by Goaliebot
I read a quote recently that really resonated with me:
"The wolves need to remember that they need their prey to be well fed too". Basically, the corporations (wolves) can only continue to thrive if their prey (the middle class) is fed enough to continue to exist. Starve out the middle class in the name of shareholder value and whoops! there's nobody left to buy the corporation's products and services anymore. Ditto for taxes, etc.
The reason Hasbro keeps jacking up prices is because they have to show shareholders increased profits every quarter in a world where toy sales are in constant decline. For better or worse this is unsustainable no matter how weak willed us collectors are.
As for me, I deal hunt more and buy less. I don't believe Hasbro is making more money off me since the price hikes really began. But if they keep going, will a handful of figures in a year be enough to keep me in the game?
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This might be the most sensical thing I've read on the web today
