marvin martian
Diamond Member
Theft is driving up prices in places like New York City. That’s why the prices are higher there compared to rural areas. Reporters and Stores in New York City will tell you this.
For example a lot of stores now in NYC are having to lock up their merchandise or put it behind encasements. Of course by default this is going to raise the price. Somebody has to pay for those devices that lock up the items.
Also the minimum wage increases that dumb DemoKKKrats seemed to think the employers would just eat, instead of passing them on to consumers.