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Is this a bargain?
Haha these were selling for $32. Now $72 lol
100 masks for $32 - I would gladly buy today living in vic.. can you provide a link?
Link thanks. I've never seen 100 for $32 ? Not for several months, anyway.
They're all OOS or price jacked now. Sorry.
Costco still has masks but around $45.
Price gouging is not a deal.
So glad vic government has announced $10k fines for blatant gouging of masks etc.
Have you got a good deal for masks? Seems like every deal posted for masks is getting negged but struggling to find a good one.
You know that unmatched sock you have lying around? https://twitter.com/donalscannell/status/1259804672455557120
concerns about it's safety and efficacy https://coach.nine.com.au/health-issues/diy-sock-face-mask-h…
@iand: I mean, sure. But it’s better than zero covering.
And mostly, if you can’t find anything else prior to Thursday and don’t want to break the law and pay a $200 fine, it’s a good interim option.
How are they going to police the price on a good that isn’t regulated, restricted or protected?
When it’s obvious.. it’s obvious.
No. They don’t have the power enforce fines without providing evidence to support the alleged offence.
@whooah1979: Price Gouging powers were enacted by the federal government
If an item is sold well above its usual RRP (price comparisons are used) then its gouging,
these masks have been sold for years
the RRP is known
Cost Price can be found
if the two do not add up its Gouging and you will be fined.
This is why Ebay etc kept taking TP and Sanitiser down last time they were told by the government they were responsible for gouging activites that occur on their website.
@jimbobaus: The price is set by supply and demand. High demand and lower stock means higher prices. The VIC government can’t regulate that.
The VIC government can announce what they want, but price gouging for essential goods isn’t unlawful.
@whooah1979: ACCC :
The ACCC has established an internal COVID-19 Taskforce which is already communicating directly with businesses to educate them about their obligations
if a business makes misleading claims about the reason for price increases, it will be breaching the Australian Consumer Law. It is also possible that extreme price gouging for essential products may amount to unconscionable conduct.
@jimbobaus: Yes. The ACCC can issue fines for misleading advertising. They don’t the power to regulate prices on unregulated goods.
scam
Overpriced
This is not a bargin. You can still find 50 for $25 on ebay.
I tried to post the deal yestersay but could not because
they were not a top ebay seller dispite them having 100%
feedback.
Not sure if im allowed to post the page but i guess the mods
can take down if im not.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/50PCS-Face-Mask-General-Daily-Pr…
did you try to order one? Its all sold out..
They're all gouging :)
Says 50 for $170 from your link now.
Scam.
This is a joke.
i ordered yesterday……. some more here for $30
.https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/50Pcs-Disposable-Face-Mask-Protective-Masks-3-layer-Meltblown-Filter-General-Use/153899370521?hash=item23d51e0819:g:vBgAAOSwGytef0oG:sc:AU_StandardDelivery!3337!AU!-1
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/50Pcs-Disposable-Face-Mask-3-Ply…
These people are probably the worst of their kind ..making money off the fear.
Coronavirus price-gougers risk $63,000 fine
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6705773/coronavirus-p…
Thanks for that.
The Declaration is in force for 3 months and ceases on 17 June 2020,
Terry White Chemmart franchisor based in Brisbane.
The receipt showed the store owner bought his boxes of 50 at $11 a unit and then sold them at $200 - making a $189 profit on each sale.
https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/coronavirus-sparks…
Nice profit.
This transaction was completed on February 4, 2020. The declaration was not in force at the time.
https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/AXtNUsAS6WV3Ad0ZC37WsmCU…
It protects against "Anti- New Covid". Looks like a very important feature.