Murphy's Law

Source status: Attributed to Steve Barrett

When you see an item in the flyer, it's either sold out or the price has doubled by the time you get to the store. Sent by Steve Barrett.

- Steve Barrett

Category: Murphy's Commerce Laws

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This law belongs with Murphy's Commerce Laws, where small assumptions, timing, and system complexity tend to turn into memorable failures.

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