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Old 08-22-2017, 10:56 AM   #23
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Default Re: Eclipse viewing

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Originally Posted by shark View Post
Hosed not just in gasoline prices, but lodging as well. I don't even want to know how much a hotel room would cost in the total zones
Later reports said some hotels were trying to charge as much as $500 a night, with a minimum three day stay required. A friend booked one early and paid about $300, which was probably "only" double the normal price.

I watched Gas Buddy pages from a couple cities in the totality area, and saw no gouging. Color me surprised.
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