[irishcoffee]

I can see how say, a roofing business might have a “VIP” sale during a slow season, such that a discounted contract is signed and money is exchanged in the future when the weather doesn’t prohibit the work.

I don’t think that is unreasonable.

[Jiro]

The season is the same for all customers, so that isn't surveillance pricing.

[wat10000]

I can see how a roofing business might buy your online shopping history, deduce that you drive a Lexus, and bump up their prices. Then profile you as not very handy, and cut corners knowing you won’t spot the issues.

[irishcoffee]

As opposed to just using Google Maps or driving by your house? Those options are a lot cheaper.

[wat10000]

Garages exist.

[irishcoffee]

They do.

Were you trying to make a point there?

[wat10000]

Google Maps or driving by their house won’t tell you if someone has a Lexus parked inside their garage.

[irishcoffee]

If someone owns a home with a garage, you don't need to know what kind of car they own to case how wealthy they are. It'll be pretty obvious just by looking at the house, the lawn, the neighbors homes, their lawns, their cars, is there a pool in the backyard, is there a community pool with expensive memberships, etc. Google maps and social media will tell you a whole lot... for free.

Why pay? Clearly not because some people may own garages and they may or not store their cars in them. Most people load their garages up with so much shit a car doesn't have a prayer of fitting anyways.