Raising prices during peak demand to shut out some customers. Ethical or Unethical?

[Trush Jodie]

When there is peak demand, a business might receive too much orders beyond it's available stock. Do you think raising prices to shut out some customers is a bad strategy? Don't you think it helps to control demand and balance it with supply when there are too many orders?

 

[Fidelia]

I always raise prices during peak seasons. It is not to shut out some customers. It is just to maximize the season since I would have to stretch to deliver.

 

[King Belieal]

During Christmas, I always double the normal prices that I sell my chickens during the normal parts of the year. It is a normal market trigger.

 

[eLdavis]

I don't think there is anything wrong with increasing the price when there is limited stock and the demand is high.

 

[Fire&Rain]

Its a tricky one. I get why businesses raise prices, it helps manage limited stock and keeps things under control. But it can feel unfair to loyal customers. I think its okay if its transparent and not exploitative. Balance is key between profit and treating people right.

 

[Augusta]

Raising prices during peak demand to limit customer access can be viewed as both ethical and unethical, depending on the specific context and perspective. It can be seen as a legitimate business practice to manage demand and cover costs,

 

[Min George]

It is a normal business process to raise prices during peak periods. Nothing unethical about that. Businesses have to cash in.