When Cheaper is Just Fine Part 2

[Bux]

Okay, I'm ignorant. What's wrong with dried mushrooms?

Not to speak for fifi but I believe what was being spoken of is buying them at Whole Foods etc rather than at Asian markets.

Many things are less expensive at ethnic markets, but I'm amazed at the range of prices for dried mushrooms at the same market in Chinatown. Clearly I'm not an expert on dried mushrooms, or I'd understand the factors driving the differences in price.

[Hest88]

Clearly I'm not an expert on dried mushrooms, or I'd understand the factors driving the differences in price.

I'm not an expert either, but when my mom and my aunt give me expensive ones, they always tout how large they are. So, I've just assumed that the larger ones are more precious.

[Bux]

Clearly I'm not an expert on dried mushrooms, or I'd understand the factors driving the differences in price.

I'm not an expert either, but when my mom and my aunt give me expensive ones, they always tout how large they are. So, I've just assumed that the larger ones are more precious.

That too. Apparently size does count, but I've noted that the chrysanthemum ones (with the pretty pattern of grooves on the cap) are usually more expensive than the plain ones.