jesse ridgway's bizarre side hustle is about to cost you more at the register.
Move over, inflation, there’s a new wallet-drainer in town. Viral personality jesse ridgway has launched a limited-edition line of "ghost-hunting gadgets" that are flying off shelves faster than a panic-buy on eggs. But here’s where it hits your bottom line: the sudden spike in demand for basic electronic components (think cheap LEDs and plastic casings) has manufacturers scrambling, and they’re passing the cost directly to you. Industry insiders say this "Ridgway ripple" could raise the price of everything from kids’ toys to budget smart-home devices by as much as 5% in the next quarter. Your next trip to the store is about to get a little spookier—for your checking account.