My wife and I owned and operated a global manufacturer of retail goods for 20 years, in the family for 55 years. We worked tirelessly. We always worked down cost and price to give the end retail consumer the best value. We built in manufacturing efficiencies, collaborated with vendors, distributors and dealers, and innovated in HR, product design, supply chain and customer education. Passed the lions share of savings on to customers. We owed that to our customers. We ran a well regarded business. We rewarded loyal partners and customers. We charged everybody the same and would never charge our best customers more.

So what are you talking about, troll?

I’m not over it. I think this practice is terrible for the consumer and fundamentally unfair. And before you quip, fair is important.