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What's wrong with this picture? Why would you spend so much on a pair of sneakers?

https://shopping.yahoo.com/style/shoes/articles/costco-releases-nike-sneaker-collab-190703951.html

#crazy #economy #ripoff #scalp #nike #costco #spending

According to Complex and Women's Wear Daily (WWD), the coveted sneakers were sold at Costco locations in New York, Oregon, California and Washington state. The Kirkland Signature x Nike SB Dunk Low was priced at $135, but third-party seller websites, including StockX, eBay and Goat, have pairs available for between $400 to $5,000.

Multiple social media accounts and YouTubers, including the DNA Show and Jacques Slade, posted clips of the long lines at the participating Costco stores.

PT Barnum was right!

Was at someones house last night and noticed what looked like twisted copper wire around their meter while I pushed their soffit back into place.

Had to asked what it was figuring it was some scam that would supposedly lower their electric bill.

I was partially right . It's a Smart meter Tensor ring. It "resonates at 144 MHZ for EMF filtering/protection throughout the home. As well as lowing power bills. Made to the Sacred/Royal Egyptian Cubit. ( whatever the heck that is ).

Lady seems to think adding it as well as changing all her window screens to copper from fiberglass and her outside doors to metal improved her sleep as well as health And her two cats are much calmer now .

She is sold on the tech. Showed me the braided metal earthing sleeves for her power cords . Had to ask her what about the wiring in the walls. She did not think about that. Wonder if they sell Special wallpaper to shield from EMF too?

https://lightlifetechnology.com/product-category/tensor-rings/lost-cubit/

#scam #ripoff

‘Capsicum paradox’
Unless a customer did complex maths on the spot, they wouldn’t know if they were being “ripped off” by the “per each” price, the analysis found.

In the most striking example, which the analyst called the “capsicum paradox”, Woolworths charged 51% more for green capsicums when priced individually compared with when they were priced by weight.
Most shoppers wouldn’t realise they were paying nearly $15/kg for a vegetable they could get for $9.90/kg on the shelf, the analyst said.
The green capsicums cost $9.90/kg in store and $2.48 each online.

Supermarkets doing it for themselves.

Nothing changes.

#woolworths #coles #ripoff

CT scan done.
Barriers on the car park weren't working.
Could have done with them breaking yesterday as my appointment at the clinic was delayed an hour and a half. Would have saved me £4.70.

#NHS #hospital #parking #ripoff

It's cheaper to send a letter to an address in Ireland *from Germany* than from *inside* Ireland.

In Ireland, a national stamp costs €1.85. In Germany, an international stamp is €1.25!

(Sending a letter _within Germany_ is €0.95. From Ireland to Germany is €3.50!)
(Using the new, post 1st Feb Irish postal rates)
#ireland #germany #ripoff

"To serve you better, we're raising the price of your home internet plan by $5 per month"

Thanks, #Sasktel !

(This is a company I already pay $3,200 / year for internet, TV, and landline)

#WorseIsBetter #ToServeYouBetter #CustomerService #WeveHeardOfIt #ripoff #internet

Believe in Scotland's campaign to end rip off energy pricing in Scotland.
https://www.believeinscotland.org/end_scotlands_energy_bill_rip_off

#scotland
#energy
#energybills
#ripoff
#believeinscotland

This Kodak Charmera Knockoff Steals Everything But the Charm https://petapixel.com/2026/01/06/this-kodak-charmera-knockoff-steals-everything-but-the-charm/ #keychaincamera #g6thumbcamera #kodakcharmera #aliexpress #Equipment #toycamera #knockoff #Culture #Opinion #ripoff #trendy #Kodak

Oh Vinnie, somehow always the worst person from a band comprised solely of the worst people #kiss #ripoff stereogum.com/2483753/form...

Former KISS Guitarist Defends ...

They rip you off -that is what they do. Their nature and their business model. Please find local venue and local musicians, you will have e better time, and you can probably afford a drink and a meal before.

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/dec/27/ticket-fees-uk-gig-goers-fight-back-against-new-wave-of-charges

#Music #Ripoff #JustSayNo

Was looking at some small technology things today, and checking prices at #amazon

How did I miss them putting up "Prime Prices" as the thing one sees when looking, only to see the higher price lower in the listing? I hate to ask, but when did this happen?

I jettisoned Prime about the same time I left Twitter, but this kind of thing is just infuriating.

#Price #RipOff

@PinoBatch @clf granted most #consuer tariffs are a #RipOff and one can get better deals for lesser money with #business tariffs and some serious negotiations…

Well, it turns out Apple would love to sell you a case for your iPad. At a very reasonable price of EIGHTY POUNDS!!! WTAF? #apple #ripoff #scam

Part 2 of Megalag's Honey investigation, already previously taken down by Paypal lawyers. The craziness just gets worse and worse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwB3FmbcC88

#paypal #honey #scam #ripoff #contentcreator #megalag #youtube

I got a notification from American Airlines that as an AAdvantage member, I could also use frequent flyer miles to buy World Cup tickets
I could fly in business class between North America or Europe and Asia SEVEN times for the cost of one ticket to the World Cup final 😵‍💫
#fifa #worldcup #tickets #ripoff

New York New Jersey Get to the action of the FIFA World Cup 26" final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Select match - Match 104 Winner match 101 v Winner match 102 July 19,2026 Starts at 1,060,000 miles Match tickets

We used to think the future of TV was all about curated, subscription-only libraries. Now the story is shifting: as prices for Netflix, Disney+ and others climb, sometimes doubling since launch, viewers are rediscovering free, ad-supported streaming as a practical alternative. It's like it's the 80's all over again! Services like The Roku Channel and Tubi are becoming destinations offering movies, shows and even live channels without a monthly fee. That doesn’t just save money, it simplifies choice when the premium stack becomes increasingly tangled and expensive. 🫰 This isn’t about abandoning quality; it’s about value. As we balance our entertainment budgets, free streaming services may reshape how we think about content economics, and force traditional players to rethink price and packaging.

TL;DR
🧠 premium streaming prices keep climbing
⚡ free, ad-supported content is gaining traction
🎓 viewers prioritize simplicity and value
🔍 the entertainment landscape is evolving

https://www.bgr.com/2041271/free-streaming-trend-replacing-premium-services/

#MediaTrends #StreamingEvolution #CordCutting #FASTservices #RipOff #TV #cable #streaming

"... as the NHS heads into yet another winter crisis, we’re putting this on the record: a giant public invoice for the £3.4 billion GSK has pocketed - signed by hundreds of thousands of people - delivered straight to their headquarters. Just imagine this bill, covered in our names, right on their doorstep.

This tactic only works if we show massive public backing. So will you add your name to the invoice we’ll hand-deliver to GSK?"
#NHS #GSK #pharma #PPP #RipOff