(Community Matters) I’m still puzzled and bothered by this. One online shoppers’ source
Come to the market with a flexible palate. Often it is the case that common items (e.g. carrots, potatoes, and onions) are more expensive at the market than at conventional grocery stores. However, seasonal and specialty products that are outside of mainstream consumption (ethnic, heirloom, or rare vegetables, for example) can be purchased far below those prices demanded at the local supermarket. A flexible palate will not only introduce you to foods you never knew existed; you’ll also enjoy big savings. source
Occurs to me that Downtown Farmers’ Market pricing was very standardized – not a sense of competition. I know it’s not collusion but still rather extraordinary.
Noticing NYTimes article on Famers’ Markets and seeing reference to carrots at $2/bunch, yesterday’s available carrots were smaller lots and $3/bunch.
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