And Gord’s The Rip-Off

“How much can I get for this game?”

“A three year old baseball game?”

“One year.”

“It’s Triple Play 98. I have 2001’s in stock.”

“Oh. How much? And cash, not credit.”

“About $4.”

“what? But it’s sealed! And I paid $70 for it last week!”

“Then you got ripped off. 2001’s are $49. Want one?”

“How about $30?”

“How about I can buy those for less than $10 each, including shipping. Notwithstanding that it will never sell. People don’t want 3 year old baseball games unless they are exceptionally cheap.”

“How about $20?”

“I see… So when I said I can get them for less than $10, why would I possibly pay you more than that for your copy?”

“You’re a rip-off!”

“That’s right. I’m a rip-off. As compared to the hypothetical establishment you purchased that game from last week for $70. But if it makes you feel better, the door is to your left and you can watch the sun set slowly in the distance as you leave. Perhaps that will help calm your soul and bring you inner happiness. Have a good day.”