Originally Posted by
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There's the P word again.
Going over (and over) old ground I know, but personally, and it is only my opinion, I find the idea that anyone is "profiteering" from a luxury watch completely ludicrous, and a bit embarrassing.
While the definition of the word might include reference to selling items in short supply for a higher price, it also states that the inflated price is unfair, and causes other people suffering. This is because it is meant to be used in such examples as food shortages, fuel shortages or shortages in other of life's essentials, usually in times of war or oppression.
Clearly, a limited edition watch is not essential to anybody, and it's absence does not cause suffering (although maybe a degree of angst). As a non essential item, none can be sold at any price unless somebody is prepared to pay that price, and as Tony said earlier, that is purely the business of the seller and the buyer.
Ken, whilst I have quoted a bit of your post, this is not aimed at you, just a general comment on the most over-used word on TZ in recent weeks, whether it be in relation to Omegas, Rolex, shoes, handbags....whatever.