#1
More info: Reddit Image source: fegigo2527, Vlada Karpovich I know everybody is going to give better answers, but for the life of me, I cannot understand why suitcases are so expensive. They’re just plastic shells, a zip and some wheels, yet they sell for hundreds.
#2
Image source: Fuzzy-pig, Julia Avamotive Bottled water. Seriously it’s water. Turn the tap and it’s free.
#3
Image source: MissMona1121, Brett Sayles Funerals.
#4
Image source: No–Platypus, Nataliya Vaitkevich Insulin.
#5
Image source: Frigididator, cottonbro studio Human pharmaceuticals. My dog needed a chelation medication that my vet specifically said was on the pricy side but recommended a pharmacy that she worked with. I called with prescription in hand, and they quoted $3,000+ for a month’s supply. Then the rep stated they accidentally read the cost for humans. Dog cost was actually $60. Same dosage, same pill count, but adding chicken flavor and putting a little dog on the label dropped the price 98%.
#6
Image source: Beard341, RF._.studio College books.
#7
Image source: BluebirdSea3787, Erik Mclean Rent.
#8
Image source: irishrelate, Karolina Grabowska Feminine sanitary products. Or just products targeted towards women in general. Especially in the US, I never realised how much women there were paying for pads until I visited family there. Might as well use dollar bills as pads at this stage.
#9
Image source: smut_troubadour, Josh Sorenson Airport food and drinks. $7 for a granola bar. $6.95 for water. $22 for beer. $17 for a chicken wrap. $9 for trail mix. It’s criminal.
#10
Image source: _my_troll_account, SHVETS production Mental healthcare.
#11
Image source: timnbit, IT services EU Ink jet cartridges.
#12
Image source: Tsquare43, Brent Keane Anything with the word “wedding” attached; photographer, cake, etc.
#13
Image source: Scottfos72, K8 Eyeglasses. Because of a blatant monopoly. “Luxottica controls 80% of the major brands in the $28 billion global eyeglasses industry….” (Forbes)
#14
Image source: smilesam, Sahej Brar Inhalers. I have a cr**py high deductible plan and pay $220 a month for something I need to breathe
#15
Image source: dumbname2727, Christina Morillo Ticket website service fees!
#16
Image source: Overall_Sandwich_671, Golnar Sabzpoush Rashidi Adobe software.
#17
Image source: nodberto7, Lucas Santos Diamonds.
#18
Image source: WindInMyLegHair, Kelly Sikkema Baby formula, if you can find it.
#19
Diapers should NOT be this expensive especially considering how often they’re used. Image source: TraditionalTwo2365
#20
Image source: pureshores86, Chris Hardy Anyone Christmas shopping right now might notice how ridiculously expensive kids toys are.
title: “20 Products That Are Criminally Overpriced According To Folks” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-25” author: “Susan Byerly”
#1
More info: Reddit Image source: fegigo2527, Vlada Karpovich I know everybody is going to give better answers, but for the life of me, I cannot understand why suitcases are so expensive. They’re just plastic shells, a zip and some wheels, yet they sell for hundreds.
#2
Image source: Fuzzy-pig, Julia Avamotive Bottled water. Seriously it’s water. Turn the tap and it’s free.
#3
Image source: MissMona1121, Brett Sayles Funerals.
#4
Image source: No–Platypus, Nataliya Vaitkevich Insulin.
#5
Image source: Frigididator, cottonbro studio Human pharmaceuticals. My dog needed a chelation medication that my vet specifically said was on the pricy side but recommended a pharmacy that she worked with. I called with prescription in hand, and they quoted $3,000+ for a month’s supply. Then the rep stated they accidentally read the cost for humans. Dog cost was actually $60. Same dosage, same pill count, but adding chicken flavor and putting a little dog on the label dropped the price 98%.
#6
Image source: Beard341, RF._.studio College books.
#7
Image source: BluebirdSea3787, Erik Mclean Rent.
#8
Image source: irishrelate, Karolina Grabowska Feminine sanitary products. Or just products targeted towards women in general. Especially in the US, I never realised how much women there were paying for pads until I visited family there. Might as well use dollar bills as pads at this stage.
#9
Image source: smut_troubadour, Josh Sorenson Airport food and drinks. $7 for a granola bar. $6.95 for water. $22 for beer. $17 for a chicken wrap. $9 for trail mix. It’s criminal.
#10
Image source: _my_troll_account, SHVETS production Mental healthcare.
#11
Image source: timnbit, IT services EU Ink jet cartridges.
#12
Image source: Tsquare43, Brent Keane Anything with the word “wedding” attached; photographer, cake, etc.
#13
Image source: Scottfos72, K8 Eyeglasses. Because of a blatant monopoly. “Luxottica controls 80% of the major brands in the $28 billion global eyeglasses industry….” (Forbes)
#14
Image source: smilesam, Sahej Brar Inhalers. I have a cr**py high deductible plan and pay $220 a month for something I need to breathe
#15
Image source: dumbname2727, Christina Morillo Ticket website service fees!
#16
Image source: Overall_Sandwich_671, Golnar Sabzpoush Rashidi Adobe software.
#17
Image source: nodberto7, Lucas Santos Diamonds.
#18
Image source: WindInMyLegHair, Kelly Sikkema Baby formula, if you can find it.
#19
Diapers should NOT be this expensive especially considering how often they’re used. Image source: TraditionalTwo2365
#20
Image source: pureshores86, Chris Hardy Anyone Christmas shopping right now might notice how ridiculously expensive kids toys are.
