During Communism the soviet system had stores
that were operated by the state and they had stores
that were operated privately.
It’s 1977 and a babushka goes to the private store
and says “How much is that chicken?” the store
owner says “That chicken is 300 rubles” which was
a month wages. The Babushka says, “That is outrageous,
I could buy a chicken at the communal store for
10 rubles” “So why don’t you buy that chicken from
them?” says the store owner. “They have no chickens”
says the babushka. “Well this chicken is 300 rubles”
says the store owner. “Well that’s just robbery
considering i can get that chicken down the block for
10 Rubles” she says.
I am reminded of that story when i look at this house.
“I will give you $141K for this house” says Me.
” Why 2 months ago I had a buyer who would offer me
$219K for this little hovel”. says the seller.
“Well why didn’t you sell it to him for $219K”
says me.
“He had no money to close the sale.” He Says.
“Well, I will give you $141K for your hovel” I say.
“Well that’s just robbery, considering I had a buyer offer me $219K just 6 weeks ago.”.
