Cost of living crisis or ‘next-level’ price gouging? Customer furious after seeing sweet fruit’s price
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Life for budgeters is already tough, and it looks like it just got tougher—for those who love their strawberries.
Locals in one Sydney suburb have reported that the price of their local supermarket's strawberries has risen to an outrageous level, with single punnets of the sweet and juicy fruit on sale at $22.99 a pop!
Strawberry lovers in one Sydney suburb had a rude awakening recently; when they saw the outrageous price tag of a single punnet of the sweet, juicy fruit.
Oddly, these bountiful berries found at Mosman's Harris Farm Markets have become the latest evidence of the worsening cost of living.
A customer wrote on their local Facebook group over the weekend: ‘Apt this brand of strawberries at Spit Junction is called “Hermes” because at $22.99 a punnet, they would need, quite literally, to taste like the Nectar of the Gods to be justifiable.’
The customer also shared a picture of the Hermes-branded red strawberries being listed for $22.99 a punnet, with white ones sitting beside the red ones.
‘Time to call Peak Mosman?’ the customer asked.
After the post blew up, the customer returned to the group with an update–apparently, the sign was now gone, and this time, the white Hermes Strawberries were listed as $19.99 a punnet.
The local's comments ranged from outraged to confused, with one suggesting the price tag may have been due to a typo: ‘The extra $20 is for the extras in strawberries.’
‘More fool to the Mosmanites for buying them at that price!! Outrageous!’ One stated.
‘Do they come with someone feeding you?’ Someone replied.
Meanwhile, someone wrote: ‘That is next level price gouging.’
However, not all locals were upset at the cost, with one saying: ‘If people are happy to pay $22.99/punnet, then that's what they're worth. If someone doesn't want to go to Woolworths or ALDI or another shop and wants to pay $22.99, then that's what their price ought to be.’
Harris Farm Markets haven't yet responded to the issue, but some locals believed the pricing wasn't as outrageous as it first appeared–as the sign was possibly for two punnets of red strawberries at $10.
Here at the Seniors Discount Club, we know that it can be challenging to stretch your dollars best with life's rising costs. We always recommend checking out what your supermarket offers in terms of promotions and deals, so you can make the most of your money.
In the case of buying fresh fruit such as strawberries, it's likely better to keep your eyes peeled for seasonal specials and local offerings in order to get the best bang for your buck!
What are your thoughts on this, members? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Locals in one Sydney suburb have reported that the price of their local supermarket's strawberries has risen to an outrageous level, with single punnets of the sweet and juicy fruit on sale at $22.99 a pop!
Strawberry lovers in one Sydney suburb had a rude awakening recently; when they saw the outrageous price tag of a single punnet of the sweet, juicy fruit.
Oddly, these bountiful berries found at Mosman's Harris Farm Markets have become the latest evidence of the worsening cost of living.
The sweet and juicy fruit has seemingly become the latest casualty of the worsening cost-of-living crisis. Credit: Pixabay/Pexels
A customer wrote on their local Facebook group over the weekend: ‘Apt this brand of strawberries at Spit Junction is called “Hermes” because at $22.99 a punnet, they would need, quite literally, to taste like the Nectar of the Gods to be justifiable.’
The customer also shared a picture of the Hermes-branded red strawberries being listed for $22.99 a punnet, with white ones sitting beside the red ones.
‘Time to call Peak Mosman?’ the customer asked.
After the post blew up, the customer returned to the group with an update–apparently, the sign was now gone, and this time, the white Hermes Strawberries were listed as $19.99 a punnet.
The local's comments ranged from outraged to confused, with one suggesting the price tag may have been due to a typo: ‘The extra $20 is for the extras in strawberries.’
Locals were outraged after seeing the outrageous price of strawberries. Credit: Oleksandr Canary Islands/Pexels
‘More fool to the Mosmanites for buying them at that price!! Outrageous!’ One stated.
‘Do they come with someone feeding you?’ Someone replied.
Meanwhile, someone wrote: ‘That is next level price gouging.’
However, not all locals were upset at the cost, with one saying: ‘If people are happy to pay $22.99/punnet, then that's what they're worth. If someone doesn't want to go to Woolworths or ALDI or another shop and wants to pay $22.99, then that's what their price ought to be.’
Harris Farm Markets haven't yet responded to the issue, but some locals believed the pricing wasn't as outrageous as it first appeared–as the sign was possibly for two punnets of red strawberries at $10.
Here at the Seniors Discount Club, we know that it can be challenging to stretch your dollars best with life's rising costs. We always recommend checking out what your supermarket offers in terms of promotions and deals, so you can make the most of your money.
In the case of buying fresh fruit such as strawberries, it's likely better to keep your eyes peeled for seasonal specials and local offerings in order to get the best bang for your buck!
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