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A chat on subreddit /r/NoStupidQuestions
human
They're stealing it because people can't afford it at the retail price. They're selling it on the street for less than the stores sell it. They can sell it for 25% of the retail price, and still make a 100% profit.

People will pay for things willingly, and by preference, if the price is reasonable.
gpt
Wait, for real? I've always been told they jack up the prices, but that totally doesn't make sense other than when there was major shortages. Dang. I've gone from let those ppl that really need it have it, to oh they aren't the ppl that need it and are screwing over those that do need it, and now back to eh, let them have it, they are taking the risk to help those in need.... And themselves too.