The Economic Times

Online vs offline prices: Woman shares why she now prefers local vendors for groceries

An X users experience of paying Rs 102 for two guavas online, compared with Rs 80 for 8-10 guavas weighing nearly 1 kg from a local vendor, has sparked a discussion about convenience costs. Several users shared similar examples involving fruits, saying local markets can sometimes offer greater quantity and lower prices than quick-commerce platforms.