Fairprice is really fair?

[qhong61]

Just bought this at market stall for $4.50. NTUC selling >2x more expensive for the same thing. How come?

From yunan

 

[bugdog]

That's why I try not to get from fairprice. Those that I can find in my nearby minimart I'll get from there. Most things are actually cheaper.

 

[mynickname]

Here u go. GPGT.
NTUC FairPrice advertised one.

You... passed psle right....????

 

[lup_cheong_very_long]

They got so many mgt ppl to feed. Wat u think

 

[qhong61]

there's rumors they mark up cos of cdc. u monitor yourself

Yes

 

[VEF888]

Why must they get from authorised distributors in the first place?

big supermarkets usually buy from authorised dealers to avoid counterfeit goods, expired products, and liability issues. it ensures proper storage, warranty, and traceability, no?

same reasons why you buy cars from the authorized dealers.

 

[Scp173]

Most things at ntuc are more expensive than Venus, Value$

They sell parallel import, saw it mention in a documentary

Dun really know wad parallel import mean, but as long look and work the same who care, as long it cheap

 

[PikaPika33]

of cos fair
see the name?
fair right?

 

[86technie]

Must put Un+Fairprice.

 

[yesman2978]

big supermarkets usually buy from authorised dealers to avoid counterfeit goods, expired products, and liability issues. it ensures proper storage, warranty, and traceability, no?

same reasons why you buy cars from the authorized dealers.

Parallel importers also need to meet HSA regulations, no?

 

[Sauron]

Fair to Ah Meng and company kym

Surely ky

 

[Go Fly Kite]

Last time maybe yes. Dunno since when alignment gone.

 

[askxyz]

fair to their wallets

 

[standarture]

TS never go grocery shopping one. The expensive ones are from US and Aussie. FYI some blueberries are sour!

 

[askxyz]

Just bought this at market stall for $4.50. NTUC selling >2x more expensive for the same thing. How come?

we should have a thread to list down all the expensive items in EDMW. we have one for value shop to list down cheap items.. should do one for expensive ntuc

 

[Orphan]

Just bought this at market stall for $4.50. NTUC selling >2x more expensive for the same thing. How come?

I am pretty sure many folks know NTUC is definitely not the cheapest. The idea of NTUC Fairprice was conceived to set a baseline for groceries so as to prevent price gorging.

Other competitors are free to sell the same products at a higher or lower price, depending on their own business cost and markups.

Often, small neighborhood shops sells the same things at a lower price since their business cost is lower. Fresh meat and veggie at the wet market is also cheaper.



Of course, at the other spectrum, we have Cold Storage, which is generally more expensive.

 

[The Legionnaire]

Fairprice is just a name for the chain of supermarkets..it should change to "Unfairprice" immediately!

 

[Medicated Oil]

That's why I try not to get from fairprice. Those that I can find in my nearby minimart I'll get from there. Most things are actually cheaper.

Mine is using FP as reference.
And they increased their price faster.

 

[VEF888]

Parallel importers also need to meet HSA regulations, no?

but enforcement can vary, and some products may slip through with minimal checks, especially if they're not classified as high-risk. still, for major retailers, playing safe is the norm to avoid penalties or product recalls.

more importantly also face pressure from manufacturers through supply chain or commercial tactics, take a powerful one like nestle who are are their own authorised distributor for their products in Singapore, they can withhold in-store displays, banners, or co-branded ads, delaying supply of new or popular items.......

pls lah, not everything so simplistic one bah.

 

[jeff79]

From yunan

This driscoll is an usa company. Now also export china fruits from china?