In 2 years time I can no longer afford to buy a camper

BradW wrote:
I need a new Miller mig welding machine. I've been looking at them for the last 3 years. In that time the machine I wanted has gone from about $2400 to $4000. Whoever is saying inflation is 7.9% is full of it.

It's because as soon as you are seen coming in the door with the thick heavy Redneck wallet the computers uptick all the amounts throughout the whole store. It's called customer appreciation day when they see you coming.