This is not right! The uncle works so hard...
Scalpers have long been a frustrating presence in society, capitalizing on the scarcity of certain items and reselling them at exorbitant prices. Unfortunately, even street food is not immune to their exploitative practices.
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In Setapak, a renowned elderly stinky tofu seller, who has gained online fame, is now entangled in a battle with scalpers who are bulk-buying his dish only to resell it online at inflated prices.
For 16 years, the elderly uncle has been dedicatedly running his stinky tofu business, attracting a devoted following of customers who are willing to endure long queues for his delectable creation.
However, some customers recently discovered that the uncle's stinky tofu was being sold on the social media platform Xiaohongshu.
To make matters worse, these scalpers are profiting far more than the hardworking uncle, who tirelessly prepares his stinky tofu to make a living. These scalpers have been selling the uncle's stinky tofu for as much as RM20 per box, while the uncle sells it for RM5.50 for 4 pieces or RM13 per box. Some scalpers have even offered their services to queue up on behalf of customers.
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Netizens have swiftly responded, warning others not to purchase the stinky tofu from these scalpers, emphasizing that the elderly uncle deserves the income. They have also suggested that the uncle consider implementing limits on the number of purchases per customer.
It is disheartening to witness people exploiting the hard work of an elderly man for their personal gain.
In light of the situation, it is crucial to remember why purchasing from scalpers is highly discouraged...
Supporting scalpers not only perpetuates their unfair and exploitative practices but also undermines the hard work and livelihood of genuine sellers like the elderly stinky tofu uncle. By abstaining from buying from scalpers, we can send a strong message that such behavior is unacceptable and ensure that those who truly deserve our support receive it.
Let us stand together in valuing integrity, fairness, and the dedication of hardworking individuals who bring joy to our lives through their authentic creations.
