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Originally Posted by packs

Is it? Donovan McNabb is charging $100 for you to take a photo with him. That price does not include an autograph. You think that's reasonable? That doesn't seem grimey to you? Mariano River is charging $250 to take a photo with him. How many kids do you think have $250 to spend on taking a photo with someone?

I wouldn't pay it, but if that's what the market demands, who am I to judge?

[packs]

It's not what the market demands. It's a set fee that the player or his representatives establish. It's taking advantage of people. No one is bidding to take a photo with McNabb or Rivera. That's where the shameful aspects of it come in.

[PM770]

Originally Posted by packs

It's not what the market demands. It's a set fee that the player or his representatives establish. It's taking advantage of people. No one is bidding to take a photo with McNabb or Rivera. That's where the shameful aspects of it come in.

Of course its a market transaction. The fee is set by the show and people decide whether to pay or not. It is a market transaction.

And its not "taking advantage" of anyone. You are getting exactly what is advertised - a pic with McNabb for a $100. If that price is too steep don't pay it. I won't. That's the market working.

[packs]

Well when I went to shows when I was younger taking a photo was an expectation with your autograph fee. It wasn't a separate price. There are separate tickets for photos and autographs because one doesn't include the other. My overall point is that just because a dollar can be made doesn't mean it should be made.