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by skeeter2020 1695 days ago
>> But there is a difference! Stuff shipped a long way costs more in shipping, so they'll ship the best stuff, because the can charge the most for it

This is not always true. If the "best" is delicate or easily damaged they sell it locally at a big discount and ship the tougher ones further. A good example is lobster; the best is sold cheaper near where it is caught while the oldest, toughest and most durable is shipped around the world at a huge premium.
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ars 1695 days ago
Do you have a citation on this? Because I did some research/reading, and this appears untrue.

The best lobster is shipped - the only benefit of being local is lower prices, because you don't have to pay for shipping.

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Ericson2314 1695 days ago
It makes no sense in these terms I agree, but the produce in NYC absolute does suck compared to SF. And the restaurants likewise barely with dishes emphasizing vegetables either unless you shell out a lot of money.

I dunno what's going on but it's a bummer.

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