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c/detroit-tech-and-bizthe_oliviathe_olivia16d agoProlific Poster

Checked out the new food hall in Corktown and the tech setup blew my mind

They have these digital menus that change prices based on how busy it gets, like a ride share app for lunch. Saw a burger jump from $14 to $18 in 20 minutes. It feels like a cool idea but also kinda shady for a neighborhood spot. Has anyone else seen this kind of dynamic pricing pop up around Detroit?
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ray_williams
Saw the same thing at a coffee shop in Midtown last week. The board kept flashing "high demand" and my regular latte price kept climbing. @nguyen.angela is right about that slippery slope, it just feels like a bad way to treat people who live nearby.
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jamie_adams
Yeah, I read a piece about this surge pricing for food, feels like a slippery slope.
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nguyen.angela
I used to think surge pricing was fine, but calling it a slippery slope changed my mind.
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