If people are STEALING from him, of course his prices will go up.
And yes we KNOW the stuff comes from china. We KNOW the prices are inflated. They are inflated for the added services .. like the repackaging, being able to use a CC, US shipping (which is more expensive) testing already done. We pay extra for the convenience. You don't want to pay? So don't. Why do you care so much about what I, and others, are willing to pay?
His "peeps?" .. dude its a business. He's not your homie. Certainly not because you bought from him an astounding 3 times. The business, BTW, is illegal and operating in the US. He's taking more risks and has higher costs than the businesses in China. You don't think he should be paid for that? GTFO.
But then I shouldn't be surprised, I have seen you dudes clamoring for discounts from SSA and one dude mad that he failed to "negotiate" with them. Didn't see any "soccer moms" on there complaining about what they pay.