that unclear.

People naturally think in terms of zero sum, when the best transactions are when both sides are happy. Happiness has more variables than simply the ledger.

There is a better than even chance that the older couple is just as happy as you to have been spared the hassle of a dog eat dog market.

This is a sports message board...with a lot of sprinkles...but still a sports message board. People are very much like me who have an opinion on everything, occasionally might even take the effort to make it an informed opinion, but as often as not merely shoot from the hip. I do it. You've probably done it too.

Remember, fans do things like boo Santa Claus. When you walk into a den of wolves, happy because you got a great deal on some chickens, the wolves are probably going to howl a bit. 😏