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$70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

KingstonsMom — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:19:36 GMT

The ingredients are not expensive at all.

Search for the brand here, the prices for these are outrageous IMO.

Creative Crispies 12-Piece July 4th Flag Treats - QVC.com

Re: $70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

Carolina925 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:31:40 GMT

It's not something I would buy but guess they feel the decorating counts for the price. I'm pretty frugal but I do know some people who would jump at these for their grands or any kids as a special treat for 4th of July, no matter the cost. I like rice krispy treats and now want to make them, not sure I would want them iced...but would at least try one, just a little tiny bite

Re: $70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

SloopJohnB — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:35:51 GMT

@KingstonsMom Two quotes come to mind......

Capitalism at its finest

And/or

There's a sucker born every minute.

I prefer to make my own anyway. That was half the fun with my kids But if you really don't want to bother, one can just buy them already made by Kelloggs for a fraction of that price.

Snap, Crackle, Pop for sure......$$$$ 🇺🇸

Re: $70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

CherryHugs — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:51:54 GMT

That is a totallyyyy over the top price!

I would make them myself.

Re: $70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

catter70 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:58:44 GMT

I know there are people who can well afford them and would purchase but, for myself, all I can say is Good Grief.

Re: $70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

millieshops — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:09:39 GMT

Anything different from the recipe that's been around for 100 years? I still can't imagine what would make them worth that price, but I know a few weeks ago the Wall Street Journal ran a full page story about RK treats being made by chefs. Apparently people are willing and able to pay city dessert prices for them.

Re: $70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

KingstonsMom — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:17:55 GMT

And the $70 didn't include S&H or tax.

There's one that's baby themed for $84.50 (for 12) without S&H.

Re: $70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

Ladybug724 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:51:51 GMT

Rice Krispie treats is one of the cheapest of all the desserts to make. They're also easy to be creative with- you can do all kinds of fun things with them inexpensively.

I personally would never, ever, ever, I don't care how rich I am, spend that kind of money for TWELVE Rice Krispie Treats!!

Re: $70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

Venezia — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:56:56 GMT

To be fair, the S&H is free; tax would depend on the individual state laws (mine would tax these as a luxury food).

I just showed this to my DH and we agreed - are they kidding? I could buy the cereal, other ingredients including frosting, and make them myself, guaranteeing that they were fresh, not spending days in delivery.

There are some food items I like on QVC and am willing to pay for, but this wouldn't be one of them.

Re: $70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

colliegirls — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:43:49 GMT

They sell Rice Krispy Treats at the grocery store. One can buy them and frost them themselves.

Re: $70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

PamfromCT — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:41:23 GMT

I could make those and buy some teeny-weeny flags on a toothpick. Same effect. And how do you ship something with frosting in warm weather? Just asking.

Re: $70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

Ladybug724 — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:24:41 GMT

@PamfromCT wrote:
I could make those and buy some teeny-weeny flags on a toothpick. Same effect. And how do you ship something with frosting in warm weather? Just asking.

@PamfromCT Not sure if that's frosting or fondant but it looks like fondant to me which holds up better than frosting

Re: $70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

Jinlei — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:26:56 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
The ingredients are not expensive at all.

Search for the brand here, the prices for these are outrageous IMO.

Creative Crispies 12-Piece July 4th Flag Treats - QVC.com

Only at QVC!!!!!

Re: $70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

webbgarner1 — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 18:47:57 GMT

@KingstonsMom You know that vendor and possibly others are laughing all the way to the bank. A fool and their money will soon part.

Re: $70 for 12 Rice Krispy Treats? Really?

KingstonsMom — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:20:57 GMT

@Ladybug724

Neither one justifies the price point, they'd need to frosted or decorated in a precious metal, IMO.