Basically, a lady who charges a huge rate does it for one reason. She can get it. If she couldn't, it would be a waste of her time to advertise. She may not get it from you or me, but somebody, somewhere, finds it to be acceptable. And she's looking for that somebody.+10
If I can sell you a left handed smoke deflector for $500, then I'll keep advertising them for $500. But if I can't get that much for one, then I'll either try to sell it for less, or I'll stop trying to sell them.
The flip side of that equation is you. If you are looking for a specific style, shape, size, and model of left handed smoke deflector, and the only one you can find costs a small fortune, then your only decision is: "Do I pony up or not?" If you are flexible about the style, shape, size, or model - then you will have more choices at other price points.
Never argue with a supplier about their asking price. No matter what they supply. You are either willing to meet their asking price, or you go see a different supplier. True for everything from fertilizer to elite executive services. There is no such thing as a "wrong" asking price - overpriced smoke deflectors are not a sustainable item. There is such a thing as overpaying: But that's up to you, not the supplier.
Gotta love the free enterprise system - works the same for everybody.
Be careful out there! Originally Posted by Panama Grey