Unamerican!

[elleny]

Hey guys,



My friend just emailed me a note she sent to the Raddison Corporate office.  She said I could post it here to see what you guys think...





We just returned from lunch at your hotel located

at 6060 N. Central Expressway in Dallas Texas.  We

stopped at the gift shop to purchase small

American flags that were on display.  When we

asked the the price, the cashier advised us the

price was $5.99.  I then picked up a flag with a

price tag from 7-11 for $1.39.  I inquired about

the price difference, and the cashier told me that

someone must have put that there.  I asked him if

he purchased these from 7-11 and raised the

price...his response was...This is America, I can

do what I want.  Due to the recent events in New

York, not only was his response insensitive, I

feel that his desire for such a large profit

margin is taken gross advantage of the emotions

that we are all coping with this week.  While the

American Flag may not be covered under the price

gouging extension in Texas (I am currently

verifying this) - I do hope that the Radisson

Corporation makes note of how public opinion may

be affected by his choice of taken advantage of

the consumer.





Ellen (appalled) in TX  

[countrigal]

Goodness... all these folks out just to make a buck!  Makes me sick!

[dragonladybug]

We heard reports in Atlanta yesterday about a hardware store charging $130 for a 3'x5' flag - they're normally about $40-$50.



While I understand about making a profit, and that a reasonable price increase to cover increased costs to replace inventory is only good business sense, this is completely different.  As with the gas prices, an increase of 20 or 30 cents/gallon was understandable, even if it was unpleasant; the ones who jacked prices by $2 or $3/gallon should be prosecuted.

[radaro]

Let's face it, flags, although important, are not essential.  Basically they are in high demand right now because people want to show their support.  What these stores are doing is basic economics (supply/demand) but totally without thought to the moral implications.



Yes, in America (thank God) you have the right to do what you want but what about your moral obligations?  



Vote with your feet and refuse to buy from these wartime profiteers!

[mlm668]

Unfortunately, greed can be a very american trait.  



Flags are sold out around here too.  I don't know what they were going for - hopefully their normal price.  



On a up note - I got to work this morning and found a flag colored patriotic "pin" left for me on my desk.  I am assuming it was from my boss, but the who doesn't really matter to much to me.  I was just happy to have it and proud to display it.



 

[chris68]

QualityFlags.com seems to have a selection of flags if you won't mind waiting a day or two, prices don't seem to be too outrageous.



Chris

[countrigal]

Somehow my post got lost...



What I had posted:



On Sat I went shopping and was pleased to find a company NOT taking advantage of our patriotism.  Dilliards (at least here in Montgomery) had lots of red, white, and blue patriotic items on sale for 50% off.  Socks, shirts, bandanas, etc... all patriotic fireworks or designs.  It was heartwarming to see a big company not gouging the American public while we're all trying to support our morale.



Glad to know some companies care for more than the bottom line!