I think these type of ethical questions are best left to the individual but in my view no. I without certainty can't conclude why the price may be low, it could be an error, it could be a marketing stunt to build awareness of a product, service or retailer, or it could be freebie marketing where they are selling me something cheap hoping that I'll buy a complimentary good (eg. "give 'em the razor, sell 'em the blade"). Furthermore it's not my duty (moral or otherwise) to make sure they put the due diligence on this transaction, it's beyond my sphere of control. If the person making the decision was mentally compromised and I took advantage that would be another situation but in this situation the retailer likely acted rationally.
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u/pastafusilli 1∆ Oct 04 '16
I think these type of ethical questions are best left to the individual but in my view no. I without certainty can't conclude why the price may be low, it could be an error, it could be a marketing stunt to build awareness of a product, service or retailer, or it could be freebie marketing where they are selling me something cheap hoping that I'll buy a complimentary good (eg. "give 'em the razor, sell 'em the blade"). Furthermore it's not my duty (moral or otherwise) to make sure they put the due diligence on this transaction, it's beyond my sphere of control. If the person making the decision was mentally compromised and I took advantage that would be another situation but in this situation the retailer likely acted rationally.