Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Great Caesar's Toga!

Is it just me or is everything way overpriced?

I bought a 3 piece BBQ set over the weekend and paid 20 bucks, then got a grill brush, some kebab skewers and it ran me well over 35. Then I go to a liquidation place and it had a set (complete with all of that stuff) for 15 bucks... I am not a savvy shopper.

I don't buy gas, but let me tell you if I did I'd whine about it too! Over a dollar per litre is the norm (more than 4.00/gallon my US friends). Now and anytime we are graced with 95 cent/litre fuel a collective sigh rises towards the heavens...Thank god it's not 1.05 anymore!

Are you people crazy? A year ago 75 cents was barely acceptable, we actually cruised around the 60's for a while, then wham, 85 cents a litre - then people were pissed, so it went up more -90 cents... then down it came to rest at 75, whew what a relief, it's the same pattern each time, make people comfortable with the gouging by overcharging way too much then dropping it at a hike that's still noticeable, like people didn't notice the ten cent hike that will never subside..."but at least it ain't a buck!", Well guess what? It's about an average of over a dollar and you're all getting screwed!

Man am I glad I decided to be smart and earth concious - you know protect the environment and drive my bicycle around - yeah that's what I did...

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