Robert ReichFeb 16, 2023

RT @fightmonopolies
No one likes paying the outrageous fees that corporations tack on to concert tickets and cable bills.

That’s why 80% of Democrats, 72% of Republications, 70% of Independents want Congress to take on junk fees.

Show threadRickFeb 16, 2023
@rbreich They could take a huge stride by simply requiring the up-front advertised price of everything to include all fees. Should include all taxes, too.
Show threadUncle CharlieAFeb 17, 2023
@JetForMe @rbreich how about if people just stopped buying the damn tickets for a year or two? Do you think they would get the message?
Show threadRick
@UncleCharlie @rbreich Yeah that won’t happen.
Feb 17, 2023 at 1:50amWeb
Show threadUncle CharlieAFeb 17, 2023
@JetForMe @rbreich isn’t that a shame?
Show threadRickFeb 17, 2023
@UncleCharlie @rbreich indeed. But the price has converged at a point people are willing to pay, despite feeling bad about it. My proposition takes away the psychological manipulation, and will likely force prices downward.