Occupy Underground

I make a distinction when I'm in the States--on vacation on Cape Cod, for example, I know there will be collusion among the retailers of food, since they have about 3 months to make 90% of the money they need for their year's business to survive. But when I'm back in Dallas or with my brother in Virginia, we just pass on stuff we think is outrageous. He shops at Costco and compares specials offered by local food shops. He is now retired, and while not hurting, he sees no reason to toss money out the window, and into the hands of the retailers. Those who don't have that option are screwed, but those who do will (or should) make use of it, especially if they have the time to comparison shop.