Shoppers are in disbelief as green beans prices soar to $40 a kilogram! Here are some tips on how you can avoid being ripped off
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Is your grocery bill out of control? If you're shopping at Harris Farm Markets, it might be time to start budgeting a little more carefully.
A photo circulating on social media shows the supermarket chain advertising green beans for a whopping $39.99 per kilogram. That's right, folks: $40 for a single kilogram of GREEN BEANS.
A frustrated shopper shared the photo on social media, captioning the post with: "I see your $6 cucumber and raise you green beans."
An eagle-eyed shopper shared a photo of the round beans being sold for $39.99 at their local Harris Farm store. Credit: The Daily Mail Australia.
Unsurprisingly, shoppers are in disbelief at the "insane" price.
One person wrote: "Big oof, these used to be $5 per kilogram during simpler times. Time to regurgitate my food so that I can eat it again and save on expenses."
"Do you think they would last the three months if I bought them on lay-by?" another joked
A third sarcastically asked: "Good god are they gold encrusted!?"
A number of users also questioned whether some people actually purchase $40 worth of green beans.
“Who is buying beans at $40/kg?” one person asked.
To which the other users confirmed that there were shoppers who nabbed the items.
One user shared: “I was actually behind someone at the register who was buying them while complaining about the price.”
“Until recently I never ever looked at the price of fruit and veg (with the only exception being that year all the bananas wiped out by a cyclone and they are like $10 a banana), I just bought what I wanted,” another said.
Harris Farm has yet to comment on the issue.
However, it must be noted that the same item was being sold for a "reduced" cost of $29.98 on the retailer's website.
Coles and Woolworths also notably retail the vegetable for $10.90 a kilogram.
Harris Farm has yet to comment on the issue. Credit: Shutterstock/ArliftAtoz2205.
With the cost of living rising, it might not be long before we see more and more items priced at astronomical levels.
So what can you do to avoid being ripped off?
1. Research the item you want to buy before making a purchase
Doing this gives you an idea about the price of the item from different retailers. This also allows you to plan how much money you will be spending and from which stores you will be purchasing the items.
2. Look for sales and discounts
Many stores offer sales and discounts on certain items, so you may be able to get a better deal if you wait for one of these.
You may want to regularly check out the Deals, Discounts, and Bargains section of the SDC website to stay updated on the latest deals available.
3. Bargain with the seller whenever appropriate
While this trick does not work in supermarkets, you might want to consider bargaining if you are not satisfied with the asking price to negotiate a lower price.
4. Opt for frozen fruits and vegetables
Frozen fruits and vegetables are a convenient and healthy option for busy people. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fibre, and they can be added to any meal or snack.
Frozen fruits and vegetables are also a good option for people who have trouble getting fresh produce since they can last for months in the freezer and you can always have them on hand!
5. Consider buying used items.
While this is not applicable for perishable goods such as food, purchasing used items can be a great way to save money, especially if the item is not likely to go out of style.
6. Growing your own vegetables
If you're feeling really adventurous, you could try growing your own vegetables. We recommend checking out this article to learn the basic steps to re-grow certain vegetables from scraps.
So, there you have it, folks! What do you think about this issue? Honestly, we’re not that surprised given that the news on grocery price hikes has been basically non-stop, but green beans priced at $40 - who’d have thought?
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