Slater Confused by 'Ridiculous Penalty' As a keen deal hunter and advocate for cost per use thinking, I was recently struck by a comment made by a fellow enthusiast about what he perceived as an egregious "ridiculous penalty" associated with a popular online marketplace.
This statement got me thinking: what exactly constitutes this notion of a ridiculous penalty in the realm of smart shopping? And why should we be concerned about it?
Understanding the 'Ridiculous Penalty' Issue A ridiculous penalty is an excessive cost or fine levied on consumers for circumstances such as cancelling orders, returning products, or missing deadlines.