dingdongrb Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Getting an apple to eat today I was wondering, how much money do you think could be saved by eliminating the sticker and protective wrap on nearly every piece of fruit these days? I would guess the savings could be passed down to the consumer (but probably kept by the greedy companies) and it would be 5-15%. What's your thoughts? .......and to add, I wonder how environmentally safe those stickers and little protective sweaters are? 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DualSportBiker Posted May 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2023 Your 5-15% is more than likely five to ten times too high. 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 I'm mot posh enough to buy apples in blankets. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted May 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2023 19 minutes ago, dingdongrb said: ..and to add, I wonder how environmentally safe those stickers and little protective sweaters are? If the apples did not have the little "sweaters " on , you would be on here complaining why is it everytime I buy apples they are bruised .......... Regards Worgeordie 3 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 I found this to be interesting. Do note that the sticker in the apple picture I posted had no meaningful information. I merely marked out the company's name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Cobra Posted May 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2023 How does anyone get the time and have so little to do ,than ponder stickers on fruit ?Amazing Thailand. 2 1 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 11 minutes ago, worgeordie said: If the apples did not have the little "sweaters " on , you would be on here complaining why is it everytime I buy apples they are bruised .......... Regards Worgeordie Really? Then why is it all the eggs I buy are not broken? Hmmmmm....... And just so you know I find bruises on apples that have the sleeves on them. 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 I really don't care 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 27 minutes ago, DualSportBiker said: Your 5-15% is more than likely five to ten times too high. Well researching I find the average cost for a sticker and sleeve combined is about $0.01 to $0.015 (USD). So my wild a$$ guess was way off. But then one would have to ask, are they put on manually or with automated equipment? If manually, how many pieces can the average employee do and what is the average wage? If done with automated equipment then how much was that capital expense as well as the required space and repairs/maintenance? Whatever the added costs, is it necessary? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted May 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2023 1 minute ago, dingdongrb said: Well researching I find the average cost for a sticker and sleeve combined is about $0.01 to $0.015 (USD). So my wild a$$ guess was way off. But then one would have to ask, are they put on manually or with automated equipment? If manually, how many pieces can the average employee do and what is the average wage? If done with automated equipment then how much was that capital expense as well as the required space and repairs/maintenance? Whatever the added costs, is it necessary? Do you read books or have a gf? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dingdongrb Posted May 29, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, The Cobra said: How does anyone get the time and have so little to do ,than ponder stickers on fruit ?Amazing Thailand. Yeah, I know, right? I mean, someone that has all the time to scroll through the numerous posts on this forum and then takes the time to respond to those crazy posts must be a real nutcase, right? TiT 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dingdongrb Posted May 29, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, bignok said: Do you read books or have a gf? Too funny!!!! Me: 3,413 posts ----- Joined May 18th 2007 You: 2,074 posts ----- Joined March 11th 2023 (I take it, you don't) 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Consume the apples in cider and recycle the bottle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myran Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 What is up with all the nonsense topics being posted on AN as of late? Are some members being paid or incentivized to post as many topics as possible to increase activity, or what's going on? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 A post with trolling comments on moderation has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, Myran said: What is up with all the nonsense topics being posted on AN as of late? Are some members being paid or incentivized to post as many topics as possible to increase activity, or what's going on? IMO it's a mix of relevance deprivation syndrome. and people with too much time on their hands, or nothing better to do. I do have to marvel at OP's which are 15 - 20 paragraphs, expressed either coherently or incoherently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 You need to find yourself another hobby, Try flower arranging 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marin Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 35 minutes ago, dingdongrb said: But then one would have to ask, are they put on manually or with automated equipment? If manually, how many pieces can the average employee do and what is the average wage? If done with automated equipment then how much was that capital expense as well as the required space and repairs/maintenance? Whatever the added costs, is it necessary? Apples intrigue you? Not enough money in that. I suggest you go after the Petrol sellers. PTT, and Shell would be interesting to check out. You do seem to have the time and will. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ArnieP Posted May 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2023 It’s an odd topic, perhaps the OP is connected with Gamma Gobulin. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 1 hour ago, dingdongrb said: Too funny!!!! Me: 3,413 posts ----- Joined May 18th 2007 You: 2,074 posts ----- Joined March 11th 2023 (I take it, you don't) Is that funny? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 BigC 40bht Apple... I insist on all the frills!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 4 hours ago, bignok said: Is that funny? Sure is!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 1 minute ago, dingdongrb said: Sure is!!!!! What have you done in the last 6 months apart from buying apples? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dingdongrb Posted May 29, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2023 15 minutes ago, bignok said: What have you done in the last 6 months apart from buying apples? I bought some oranges too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, dingdongrb said: I bought some oranges too. Did they have labels on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 17 minutes ago, bignok said: Did they have labels on them? I'm not telling, it's a secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfDrem Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Thank goodness there's freedom of speec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfDrem Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Thank goodness there is freedom of speech on AN. Without it, we wouldn't know who the real idiots are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinRacing Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Well the girls in the Gogos have stickers on them and they’re kinda wrapped albeit not as well as apples. I agree with you…off with the labels and wraps I’d say…for apples too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 18 hours ago, dingdongrb said: Really? Then why is it all the eggs I buy are not broken? Hmmmmm....... And just so you know I find bruises on apples that have the sleeves on them. Because they are packed in egg crates and have been for a century. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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