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$1 a pound is not a savings...

Submitted by Carrie Kirby on October 24, 2007 - 11:45.

Because many varieties of apples are routinely on sale for less than that. Even Peapod.com, not exactly a budget market, is currently advertising 3-pound bags for $2.50 in several varieties.

 If you have a good reason for going out apple picking -- to support the farmers, because you're getting better quality, or because you just enjoy it -- by all means, do it!

My point is that if you show up at just any orchard expecting to load up on apples at savings commensurate with the time and labor you invest, you will be disappointed.

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