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Originally Posted by kindlekitten
I can see that! especially as these baskets originate somewhere on your side of the water!
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They are usually made in either China, Thailand, or the Philippines and cost about $2-$4 in those countries. But by the time they reach here...
Imagine paying $1.50 for a bulb of garlic. Or $4 for an apple. One stalk of celery (not the entire head, just one stalk,) at the supermarket today was going for $1.75. These are all locally grown...
Think of it this way. A Big Mac, Fries, and a Large coke set costs $8.50 in Japan. This is NOT a place to try to retire and live on S.S.
Stitchawl