The world has changed a lot since you were a kid. Pricing is done completely differently now

Algorithmic pricing is already here if you’re purchasing through Instacart, and some stores are now directly doing it through their app. Prices are adjusted per customer, meaning you and I may be charged different prices for the exact same product simply because the algorithm determined you would be more willing to pay a higher price than me

Within a decade, that may be the universal shopping experience