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duffer2 07-06-2013 08:50 PM

Farmers Market Garlic Bulb Monopoly
 
One Vendor is the only one allowed to sell garlic in the farmers market and the price is unfair. This is what I was told, it is hearsay, but there is no garlic for sale at most of the vegetable vendors.

We tried to buy garlic in the Farmers Market and there is only one vendor that sells it. The price is $2.00 each head. Outrageous! They said it was imported from Mexico and made it sound special.

We just bought 4 heads from Publix for $2.19 (2.99/lb) imported from Mexico.

The reason for the post is I was told by other vendors that they are not allowed to sell garlic due to an agreement that this vendor has with The Villages. This vendor is not selling product from Florida or even the USA and has priced it at an unreasonable price. They describe it in a way to make you think they imported themselves, which I doubt.

Bogie Shooter 07-06-2013 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by duffer2 (Post 704008)
One Vendor is the only one allowed to sell garlic in the farmers market and the price is unfair. This is what I was told, it is hearsay, but there is no garlic for sale at most of the vegetable vendors.

We tried to buy garlic in the Farmers Market and there is only one vendor that sells it. The price is $2.00 each head. Outrageous! They said it was imported from Mexico and made it sound special.

We just bought 4 heads from Publix for $2.19 (2.99/lb) imported from Mexico.

The reason for the post is I was told by other vendors that they are not allowed to sell garlic due to an agreement that this vendor has with The Villages. This vendor is not selling product from Florida or even the USA and has priced it at an unreasonable price. They describe it in a way to make you think they imported themselves, which I doubt.

Did you know that TV doesn't manage the farmers market, it is managed by the same man that ran it when the set-up was in Wildwood.
They have rules. For example if you sign on you must be there for ever opening.

gustavo 07-06-2013 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by duffer2 (Post 704008)
One Vendor is the only one allowed to sell garlic in the farmers market and the price is unfair. This is what I was told, it is hearsay, but there is no garlic for sale at most of the vegetable vendors.

We tried to buy garlic in the Farmers Market and there is only one vendor that sells it. The price is $2.00 each head. Outrageous! They said it was imported from Mexico and made it sound special.

We just bought 4 heads from Publix for $2.19 (2.99/lb) imported from Mexico.

The reason for the post is I was told by other vendors that they are not allowed to sell garlic due to an agreement that this vendor has with The Villages. This vendor is not selling product from Florida or even the USA and has priced it at an unreasonable price. They describe it in a way to make you think they imported themselves, which I doubt.

If the garlic is priced too high market dynamics will adjust the price to the demand. It may take a few weeks but it always seems to work out.

ilovetv 07-06-2013 10:13 PM

So buy the garlic at Publix.

As the saying goes, "Take it or leave it."

OpusX1 07-06-2013 10:15 PM

I think garlic is $1 at the Market of Marion. Buy it there.

skyguy79 07-06-2013 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 704068)
Did you know that TV doesn't manage the farmers market, it is managed by the same man that ran it when the set-up was in Wildwood.
They have rules. For example if you sign on you must be there for ever opening.

Must not be a solid rule. i.e. The French Baker will be closed while they are vacationing in France and they won't be back to the market until October. There have been others too that haven't been there every week like for one, the produce tables to the right of the landscaping rocks location. They were not there this morning!

DougB 07-06-2013 10:47 PM

Garlic bulb monopoly? Now I've heard everything!

cquick 07-06-2013 11:17 PM

grow it in a pot on your lanai, then you can give it away to all your friends

PaPaLarry 07-07-2013 05:20 AM

This is getting tough!!!! Garlic Monopoly??? If you pass GO, do you get 2 Garlic Bulbs?? or do you get a "Get out of jail card"?? Just having fun!!!

asianthree 07-07-2013 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PaPaLarry (Post 704139)
This is getting tough!!!! Garlic Monopoly??? If you pass GO, do you get 2 Garlic Bulbs?? or do you get a "Get out of jail card"?? Just having fun!!!

i want the thimble

karostay 07-07-2013 08:47 AM

Marion Farmers Market better quality produce.
Much lower prices
We'll worth the drive

skyguy79 07-07-2013 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by PaPaLarry (Post 704139)
This is getting tough!!!! Garlic Monopoly??? If you pass GO, do you get 2 Garlic Bulbs?? or do you get a "Get out of jail card"?? Just having fun!!!

I hear that Parker Brothers and Hasbro are considering a law suit for copyright infringement, just for fun too! http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smile...urt-895145.gif


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