Recurring recent problem.
Me: *does a bunch of research to determine which device to buy* *waves around wad of cash*
World-destroying consumerist capitalism: That model's not available.
@peterdrake Scarcity is part of the cycle of desire. 😤
Supply and demand. You want it bad? Hand over everything and take out a loan. No? All well.
@lucifargundam @imabuddha It's not that it's too expensive. They've convinced me to buy it and I'm ready to hand over the money, and then ... psych!
@peterdrake @imabuddha
It's because you're too willing and able. Gotta be willing to cough up more.
Bonus variant on the THIRD time this has happened this week.
Them: We have five colors to choose from.
Me: I like that one.
Them: Well, shoot, that's the only one that's out of stock.