CS> Right now, we are waiting for the early meekans (Mandarin oranges) to
 CS> start showing up.  Should be here in another month or so?  Then the
 CS> regular crop will come in and glut the market so they drop to 20/100yen.

It's the same here with potatoes.
Normally they cost about 40 cent per 2 pounds but the fist costs about $13.

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