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> If history can predict anything it’s that the price hikes are permanent. There was a massive spike of RAM prices from 2016 to 2018 followed by a price crash

• HumblyTossed 1mo ago
  But if we learn anything from big corporations, they'll keep the difference as profits. IOW, Apple won't be lowering their prices.
  • Petersipoi 1mo ago
    Nope. Apple wants to maximize profits. They clearly make more at lower prices. Source: the fact that they had lower prices until they were forced to increase them. They will be hoping to return to a more optimal price point as soon as they can.
    • HumblyTossed 1mo ago
      And when they don't, copium will suggest that it is due to market conditions.