Have you ever wondered why some things are so out of reach? Well, the behavior of the wealthy plays a big role in keeping them inaccessible to us ordinary people. Many of the accessible resources are almost proprietary. People talk about some things that the rich managed to destroy for the rest of us poor.
1. Waterfront
Nearly all bodies of water with accessible shoreline are now almost exclusive. Some argue that public beaches are legally accessible, while others argue that it is not easy. They explain that the wet sand parts of all beaches are open to the public. Dry sand, by contrast, can be privately owned, and some wealthy individuals employ private security guards to patrol “their” beaches.
2. Housing
Until recently, only the people who intended to live in a home bought it. Now, wealthy people are considering real estate investment. Thus, wealthy individuals buy all affordable housing, driving up prices and creating scarcity.
3. Track
Once upon a time, cars were humble working-class vehicles for people who needed to do something for themselves. But now they’re all luxury cars with huge profit margins, out of reach for those who need them for their real jobs. One user noted that finding a decent “work truck” with a long bed and no extra features is nearly impossible. Almost all vehicles have a crew cabin with a limited number of beds. When what you really need is a truck for hauling lumber, not kids going to soccer practice.
4. Mount Everest
With more wealthy people climbing, it’s not as adventurous or fantastic as it used to be, not to mention crowded and littered. In the past, climbing was enough for most people, but now they need some kind of record, such as being the youngest or thinnest. Another added that alpinists still try Everest. It’s still a big challenge. But SKETCHER* routes Annapurna and K2 have replaced Everest for those who aspire to be the best.
5. Ski
One person said it used to be all about old-school ski mountains with a family atmosphere. But today, the “ski patrol” movies they were watching, where big companies stepped in and made them “Yuppy Bills,” became a reality.
6. Colorado
Many mentioned how the wealthy changed Colorado. One said he was “forever overpriced” from his hometown. They were forced to move because they could no longer afford to live there. “To be honest, I think the rich people destroyed the whole mountain town. I knew that,” another man said.
7. Thrift
Some say they have stopped being thrifty altogether. Another claims that he can go to a store and buy new clothing for only $5-10 more than a thrift store. A third person stopped saving when he went to a thrift store and saw a $300 price tag on the dirtiest, torn sofa he had ever seen in a store. rice field. Everything was too expensive and it didn’t make sense anymore. Likewise, dusty antique stores used to be fun. Now they are in an antiques “mall” and are “sterile”, one person said.
8. Concerts and Sporting Events
One person noted that basketball tickets have tripled since the pandemic, and complained that even NASCAR tickets are expensive. Some people have stopped participating in professional sports because they can only afford cheap seats, but he says it’s not worth the effort anymore.
9. Pork and oxtail
“Why are pork shoulders and beef tails so expensive?” one user laments. That was the part no one wanted. Another user responded by blaming the Food Network and food documentaries. Once people started learning how to cook, they went crazy.
10. Chicken wings
Surprisingly chicken wings with less meat have become quite expensive. Someone recalled that in the 70s, chicken wings were always the last piece of chicken because no one wanted to eat bones.
11. Brisket
Another notes that the brisket sells out incredibly quickly, to the point that you have to fill out an application and wait to hear from the store’s credit department. What was so cheap turned into gourmet food! Fifteen years ago no one wanted it, but now many can’t afford it.
12. Food Truck
In the past, this was a cheap way to get a decent meal, but now it’s expensive and doesn’t do restaurants any favors. Not to mention they all expect a 20% tip when handing food out the window.
(sauce: reddit)
Amaka Chukwuma is a freelance content writer with a BA in Linguistics. Her insatiable curiosity has resulted in her writing in a variety of her B2C and B2B niche areas. However, her favorite subjects are in the fields of finance, health and technology. In the past she has contributed to publications such as She’s Buttonwood Tree and She’s FinanceBuzz, and currently she’s contributing to Wealth of Geeks.