[endisneigh]

what you're proposing seems like a good idea - except certain retailers have more money than others and will offer free hassle free returns along with a price match. This will result in there always being competition that's as cheap and having returns, resulting in the entire sale going to them.

there's a reason retail is often described as a race to the bottom

[ADifferentKyle]

I think you’re right - the ones offering the cheapest and most convenient option will naturally be the best choice for the most amount of people.

Not to be that guy, but I do think there’s an element of privilege in shopping any other way. I’d gladly pay a bit more for the comfort of not participating in the throwaway culture we’re building, but how many people can really say that? I have time and money that a lot of people simply don’t have.

But I do think there are a lot of people in my situation and would do something similar. We might not bring down the amazons of the world, but a place for us can still exist.