1888 yuan personalized watermelon struck

Recently, the Chongqing Liberation Monument, a high-end supermarket, Chongqing residents exclaimed "Look, it is a watermelon seedlings, actually 1888 yuan a." placed in the supermarket entrance fruit counter conspicuous position of the two watermelons, price 1888 yuan / month. Its color is almost the same as ordinary watermelon, but the melon shape is a cube with almost the same length, width and height. Looked very special, can be customized as a personalized gift, watermelon square two square front, respectively, with a "business is booming", "big show" a few words. Many people pass by and stop watching these two watermelons for a while. Then have to question one sentence: "A watermelon sells one expensive?" "This kind of watermelon is the ornamental melon, can't eat." The customer explained that the salesperson explained. There is indeed a small piece of paper in front of the watermelon with the following words: Can only watch, please do not eat, can save 3 months - 1 year.

The salesperson explained that this type of ornamental watermelon came from Taiwan. In the process of planting, the small melon was clamped with a carved mold, which allowed it to grow and grow into a current shape. In fact, these two watermelons were put into the supermarket for more than a month, and none of them sold. According to the supplier, in order to prevent decay and extend the shelf life, the melons are much thicker than normal watermelons after being cultivated by the addition of special substances, and the melons are few and mature, so they are only edible for viewing. If this kind of watermelon needs a large quantity, it needs to be reserved in Taiwan for two months in advance in the season of watermelon production. In the coastal area, this kind of watermelon is in short supply, and many people customize it as a personalized gift, and must make an appointment in advance.

For the price issue, supermarkets and suppliers have explained that this watermelon cultivation is difficult, the passing rate is only about 10%, the planting cost is many times higher than ordinary watermelon. Transportation also depends on air transport, and the shock-proof and anti-drop foam must be wrapped several layers. In this way, even tofu can be priced into meat. This kind of personality watermelon, also really is a baby, things are rare. Although it failed to sell, the supplier explained that “this price is temporarily not acceptable to the public, even if it is placed in a supermarket as an advertising and promotional gift.”

"1888 yuan an ornamental watermelon, is a bit expensive!" Porcelain library Chinese experts said that this kind of ornamental watermelon, is to artificially control the growth situation, technology has long been on the mainland. The price of the business is so high, because of the scarcity of goods, is the business model of speculation, it is not easy to say right or wrong. If you are expensive, the best way is not to buy it. These watermelons must be reluctant to eat themselves, it seems to be as a high-level corporate gifts, or when advertising promotions as gifts.