If that were to keep even ONE pool room open that would have other wised closed, then good.
Hotels are more expensive on the weekends.
Airfare goes up in the summer.
These are not instances of "price gouging".
Neither is a poolroom raising their rates when an event is in town.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_gouging
Hopefully you realize, that there will be certain people who consider the prices reasonable and fair, and others that do not.
I don't agree with it at all. I was vice president of a sports memorabilia company for about 11 years until they went bankrupt. I remember when Earnhardt died, the very next morning everyone except for us had jacked up prices to ridiculous amounts. I just couldn't justify making a profit like that off someone's tragedy. I realize that's not the same thing the OP is talking about but that's the main reason I don't agree with it in any instance.
What do you guys think about local billiards establishments close to the expo, jacking up their prices on things as a result of the expo being in town.
From food items to table time, etc etc.
Do you agree with this practice or not?
Can someone give us some actual examples? How much did it cost for table time, and at which pool halls?
It's only gouging when the other guy does it.
I don't agree with it at all. I was vice president of a sports memorabilia company for about 11 years until they went bankrupt. I remember when Earnhardt died, the very next morning everyone except for us had jacked up prices to ridiculous amounts. I just couldn't justify making a profit like that off someone's tragedy. I realize that's not the same thing the OP is talking about but that's the main reason I don't agree with it in any instance.