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RE: Buying Vegetables in the local market

in Market Friday11 months ago

I am a huge fan of traditional markets when they are available. The distribution of goods depends on the customs of the country, but, in some places, barter and trade work, or simply being a loyal customer will get you a better price. That is why the relationship is so important. Sometimes it is only better goods, but, that is a win to me!

The price of things is still going up there, it seems. Some of the things anyway. Do you find that it is the things that you use most driving those prices up? Or is it just the availability?

I am guessing you live in Bangladesh? The market is 1km away from the house. How do you get there? Do you walk or take transportation? Thank you for taking us to the market with you.

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Do you find that it is the things that you use most driving those prices up? Or is it just the availability?

I think there are several reasons behind this.

It has not rained on time this season. When the rainfall was high, the rain was not really needed. Due to drought and unexpected rains, the yield of pepper has not been good this year.

Because of this, pepper has to be imported from abroad. So the price of pepper is higher this time.

I am guessing you live in Bangladesh? The market is 1km away from the house. How do you get there?

Yeah, I live in Bangladesh. We walked to the market. We took a motor van while returning home with those vegetables.

Thank you very much.

Thank you! That makes perfect sense now.

I appreciate you getting back to me on the questions. Have a great rest of the day!