A local coconut seller from Bengaluru has gained popularity online due to his quirky advertisement challenging instant commerce platforms like Zepto, BigBasket and BlinkIt. On November 7, an According to the viral poster, Zepto, BigBasket, and BlinkIt charged ₹70-80 per coconut, however, the seller was ready to sell it for only ₹55. The caption on the post read, “Will accelerated trade affect roadside coconut vendors?”
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Check out X’s post below:
Will Quick Commerce affect roadside coconut vendors?
, @nithishr46 It was found in @PeakBengaluru pic.twitter.com/LfQKpgO2uc
– Peak Bengaluru (@peakbengaluru) 7 November 2024
The post quickly gained attention on social media. While some appreciated the vendor’s quirky comparison, others sided with the commerce app giant due to quality and hygiene issues.
One user wrote and praised the seller’s efforts, saying, “I love the smiley below.”
Another user said, “Yes, in Delhi, roadside vendors are quoting 80 and even less blink an eye.”
A third user commented, “Quick commerce sites have always raised prices. “The price of a coconut on the roadside should not be more than Rs 35 to Rs 40.”
Check out some other reactions below:
“Certainly for some time but gradually consumers will become aware of the premiums being charged by these instant commerce companies and will move to a place that offers better prices.”
“Instant commerce will charge for the convenience. From my experience, instant commerce will have 20-30% higher rates than regular stores.
“Already impressing. People are willing to spend more for convenience and cleanliness.
In another funny incident from Bengaluru, an ex-user recently shared how he was stuck in Bengaluru traffic for long hours, but was surprised when the situation did not affect his food delivery, which took 10 minutes. Reached inside. The user also shared photos of collecting food from the delivery person and enjoying it in the car while stuck in traffic. Read the full story here.
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