Why Is It?

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Two weeks ago, a dozen roses at Walmart and many other places were priced around $14.99.

Why is it that suddenly, just before Valentine's Day, the prices of flowers suddenly become exorbitant, most of which are now running double the old price?

Don't get me wrong, I love getting flowers as much as the next person. But seriously......did they suddenly become gold plated or almost extinct?

Nina

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Two weeks ago, a dozen roses at Walmart and many other places were priced around $14.99.

Why is it that suddenly, just before Valentine's Day, the prices of flowers suddenly become exorbitant, most of which are now running double the old price?

Don't get me wrong, I love getting flowers as much as the next person. But seriously......did they suddenly become gold plated or almost extinct?

Supply and Demand.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
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Is this a rhetorical question?

[stitch 0]

All I can say is that is why Sunny got roses for her birthday and will get something else for V-day.

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All I can say is that is why Sunny got roses for her birthday and will get something else for V-day.

You should give her a little blue alien ####.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

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Is this a rhetorical question?

No...not really. Well, at least it wasn't intended on being that.

It's just that I've been getting flooded with e-mails from all the flower companies trying to sell me flowers. And the grocery ads are flooded with "sale" papers.

It just made me wonder why the same flowers aren't the same price any more. And after that day, they'll be the same flowers....just wilted and now back to $14.99 again.

Nina

Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz)
Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

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Maybe a clitorical question?

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Is this a rhetorical question?

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Maybe a clitorical question?

Nina

Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz)
Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

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Ok, since it's not a rhetorical question, here's your answer:

You appear to be approaching this question from the perspective that flower (and candy and card, etc) companies jack up prices just for Valentine's Day. In reality, it's exactly the opposite. The same companies created Valentine's Day just so that they could jack up prices. So it's not so much an unfortunate side effect as it is the entire point.

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Good point!

But since I'll physically be alone on that day, I'm freakin' tired of all of the overpriced "Love" commercials and ads.

Nina

Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz)
Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

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All I can say is that is why Sunny got roses for her birthday and will get something else for V-day.

I hope it's shoes. I love shoes!!

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[matt1215 0]

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Maybe a clitorical question?

I see it's time to call the Colonel.

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That was not a serious question

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I see it's time to call the Colonel.

I don't get it.

Nina

Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz)
Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

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I see it's time to call the Colonel.

I don't get it.

You know, Colonel Angus?

[boinky 0]

OH MY!

Nina

Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz)
Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

[JohnRich 4]

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Why is it that suddenly, just before Valentine's Day, the prices of flowers suddenly become exorbitant...

Supply and Demand.

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You say that like it is different this year. Guys notice this every year when we either: A) Have to fork out the cash for a dz roses or B) Have to explain why we did not buy the above mentioned roses

Skymama stalker #69!!!!

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The answere is pretty obvious. Same reason gas goes up right before a 3 day weekend.

I may be getting old but I got to see all the cool bands.

[boinky 0]

I agree. Definitely price gouging.

The saddest part is that as far as flowers go, although the roses are the most expensive of the flower line, they will live the LEAST length of time. Not very long bang for your buck.

If you buy carnations, mums or daisy, they'll live for weeks with a little water maintenance.

Nina

Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz)
Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

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Have to explain why we did not buy the above mentioned roses

So? Where are MY roses, young man?

Nina

Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz)
Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance

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Have to explain why we did not buy the above mentioned roses

So? Where are MY roses, young man?

Is there some such thing as a Rose W . . . nope - not going there

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun