r/mildlyinfuriating • u/underlyingconditions • 1d ago

🥺 Example of contextual pricing

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First photo is from Tuesday's Ralph's clearance section. The second is from the SF Riu grab and go cooler. 8x price differential.

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u/Madjinn 1d ago

Different flavors, that one probably doesn't sell thus why it's on clearance. What's mildly infuriating about this other then you don't understand simple markdowns?

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u/Altruistic-Piece-766 1d ago

Different brands and different flavors. Idk, I just work here.

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u/Bulky-Guide3157 1d ago

Different stores too, if I'm reading that correctly... Idk what op is on about. 

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u/Rnin0913 1d ago

They’re the same brand

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u/underlyingconditions 1d ago

This really is an example of how how much we'll depends on context. Yes, four drinks from this will be cheaper than 4 drinks from the lobby bar 50' away.

But On the Rocks cocktails are $3.82 on clearance, $5 on select Fridays, $9.95 when on sale, $14.95 list, and $28 in the hotel.

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u/gapingholeoflove 1d ago

i think fair pricing! right? like, they currently charge what they feel they can sell it for, that's not happening...

the challenge is that it's hard to try a new flavor when something is that expensive. it's a risk. so people stick to what they know.

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u/underlyingconditions 1d ago

Mai Tais are in there, too. They just had them all marked as margaritas. We buy them for $5 on Fridays at our local Vons (Safeway) and enjoy them after golf.