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To: TimF who wrote (321782)	1/19/2007 1:06:54 PM
From: combjelly	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574683

"Its not like there is an infinte supply, in many cases there might be a relatively small supply available" Tim, it is a big country. With lots of warehouses. For the things that people are interested in a disaster area, there is a huge supply. It would take a major devastation to strain it. People aren't going to be buying PS/3s or things with complicated manufacturing processes. So long before the warehouses get strained, production would be increased enough to take the load. "If it sells out before noon, it only tells you that people are eager to grab goods at below market prices." Tim, people aren't bargain hunting, they are buying things they need. Like food. And water. Maybe getting some tarps to cover openings in their houses. Cleaning supplies if there is flooding. Jacking the prices up sends the message that there are shortages and things will get worse. So they start hoarding. If prices stay stable, they are less concerned.