I bet 80% of those shopping there are in-debt riff-raff in nice clothing! Most of people who are considered rich look like normal folks driving paid-off older Hondas and don't give a flip about what other people think...well, at least in places other than NYC/Miami/LA where style trumps substance.
I think it's hilarious that people shop there as a status symbol. Meanwhile, I'm over here buying a haul of amazing organic tomatoes from my local farmer's market for $5. Influencers are such suckers!
Lmao it’s not the influencers who are the suckers, it’s the people who feel the need to be seen as wealthy who are. The influencers are the puppets, but it’s a win for them so I get why they do it.
I bet there are more middle class customers buying from Erewhon just like how its the middle to lower class people who buys the most "luxury" brands. You don't sell luxury to the rich, you sell it to those who can't afford it, they are the ones who dreams of luxury the most.
@@B_BodziakI live near an Erewhon and I would say 90% of the people going there are buying no more than 1 or 2 things, usually a smoothie or a prepared food. There are definitely some wealthy people that do a good amount of their shopping there, but there are other upscale grocery stores that LA rich people are more likely to frequent, like Gelson’s
You ever wanted to call your bank and ask for a loan to buy groceries? You ever wanted to sell a kidney overseas to get money to buy a smoothie? You ever wanted to master alchemy so that you can make gold so that you can buy some rotisserie chicken? Then Erewhon is for you!
The liberals and the 1% ers are douche bags. Yeah. That’s right I put those both in one sentence. And, they are both the same trying to kill America and saying don’t vote for Trump. But, this video singlehandedly proves my point.
These day's peoples minds went so over the edge or just lost it. Can hear the WE'RE DOOMED on this and highly doubt any Bob's Burgers and The Great North characters could last here either though maybe their real life counterparts on that did though I can be wrong.
They're not really overpriced, at least not all products. Notice how they don't sell you exactly the same products as normal stores do. They just pick the most expensive variants to sell. For example, while a normal store will sell you a normal potato, Erewhon will sell you Bonnottes de Noirmoutier. [Just a made up example, don't know what kind of potatoes they're selling] If you're a professional chef then this difference often matters a lot, depending on the dish and who you're cooking for. I do agree that most people do not need to, and probably shouldn't, regularly buy from them though.
Can you blame them? Do you know the amount of rich people who get their house broken into and robbed by normies. Especially in Cali. It’s not about superior it’s about their safety.
@@queenofnyc5584 Lol you straight up pulled this lie out of your ass. They spend a lot of money on security systems/personnel for this reason and it works.
Depends on the celebrity. George RR Martin still eats at the same little Mexican restaurant he always ate at. Bon Jovi is known to hang out at dive bars in Jersey and a friend of mine saw him playing an acoustic guitar in a little public park.
The people who shop here don’t actually eat, they just use the food to stage their kitchens which they don’t actually use, to make themselves appear human.
Imagine being hungover af and having to go to work in this place, regular supermarkets are bad enough. Wonder if the cashiers are as medicated as I/ my mates used to be when we worked retail lmao
I have shopped there, not for myself. It absolutely geared to out of touch wealthy people that have never been in a regular grocery store / market. Let's call it the dumb blond of grocery stores. It is ridiculous. If you live near one, it is fun way to kill a little time. The premise is good, gotta give them credit, sorry I didn't think of it myself. And I made the same mistake when Starbucks was looking for franchise owners. I was dubious that people will pay $5 for a cup of coffee. Wrong again. That won't happen again. California is full of rich people that think the more expensive, the better or healthier their products are . . .
@@naomiemoore5725 Yes, a lot of the people shopping there are buying for their bosses. House staff. They don't have a clue about the costs of any grocery items. It's priced so high that 95% of those who get their food from there truly can afford it.
If I ever start a business in the LA area.. I'm just going to charge a 500% premium on everything. All these Hollywood idiots will be like "OH SHIT.. this must be amazing stuff!!" and rush in like sheep and I'll make a fortune!!
Good point. Add furniture, cars, clothes, houses, travel, etc, all at a STUPID scale. If they'd just be sensible, they could enjoy SOME luxury and be financially FINE. But no, self control is too hard for them.
0:05 As someone who worked in Super Saver's Produce department for three years during college (Doane University), I will say that is an exceptionally well-organized and well-presented produce section!
Imagine the wasted produce and expired products. They probably toss it all in silk garbage bags, thrown into dumpsters made of gold that have a security system with a retina display.
I've visited a fancier store in Mexico, the name is City Market, you can find there Kobe chops, 5000 usd wine bottles, expensive cheeses and their European bakery is wonderful.
I don't like crap written on my clothes unless it's something I want written there. If some brand wants to write on my clothes, I want them to PAY ME to wear them, or at a minimum, make them FREE.
If I had that amount of disposable income I still wouldn't shop there, or at Whole Foods either. It's all gimmick and hype, a place to see and be seen.
Wholefoods isn't more expensive than a regular grocery store. They have a higher price ceiling, but tons of items are normally priced. An example would be you'll have a can of beans for standard price and next to it you'll have a fancier can of beans for more. There's things at Wholefoods I'll go buy because it's cheaper there than other stores.
I just knew there would be a bunch of dumb hicks like yourself and others, who’d shit on this place became they think their “country” but the reality is that they probably live less than an hour drive from some Midwestern city. I don’t go there, but I make more than enough to go there, and I just love that y’all can’t afford it so you take offense to it. You’re clearly not the demographic so who gives a fuck what your poor ass thinks? It’s even funnier if you hate this business because you’re a republican, I thought y’all supported capitalism and the free market?
Went to Erewhon to check it out last year. While some of the prices were a bit crazy, I couldn’t argue about the quality. Sure, $8 for a half loaf of bread about 4 inch square seems expensive, until you toast it up and it’s about the most amazing bread you’ve had. I bought a small grocery bag of goodies and it came up to almost $100. My tween daughter was unapologetic in loudly asking “why so much” right at the cashier. That made the trip by itself.
I tried their prepared meal and soup out of curiosity, "NOTHING SPECIAL" You do not have the option to get your own meal, it has to be weighed to determine the price before handling it for you. Never will I come back to that store again!
At least in Alaska (though you exaggerate), there's a REASON. To have to FLY everything up there a long way from normal distribution channels through almost the whole year (snow season) is EXPENSIVE. And you need things like fresh plant food through the winter to remain healthy. If you don't like high expenses, you should NOT live in expensive places like Alaska and MANY US cities.
@@ladynikkie That's right on that since no one normal would be there and if that Falling Down character D-FENS hit this he'd really lose his mind here.
I just knew there would be a bunch of dumb hicks like yourself and others, who’d shit on this place became they think their “country” but the reality is that they probably live less than an hour drive from some Midwestern city. I don’t go there, but I make more than enough to go there, and I just love that y’all can’t afford it so you take offense to it. You’re clearly not the demographic so who gives a fuck what your poor ass thinks? It’s even funnier if you hate this business because you’re a republican, I thought y’all supported capitalism and the free market?
I would like to see a series on the most expensive grocery stores from other countries and then a summary video comparing and declaring the world’s best!
They used to sell themselves as all organic vs Whole Foods but they are not all organic and in some cases they sell the exact same product as Whole Foods for twice as much!
And what is IN those bags of groceries? Seriously, what a moronic comment - I could buy 3 bags worth $5 of worth $1000 DEPENDING ON WHAT'S IN THEM. Ugh.
No kidding!!! I stg in the last year everything that used to be $1 is now $3. I usually can’t get out of there without spending $100, but now that I’ve lost my job, all I can do is go to the dollar store until I find work…
@@Megadextrious I don't know if this will help much, but the Banquet brand sells $1 pot pies, and they're pretty filling for a lunch or dinner. They aren't the greatest food in the world, but it's well balanced and tastes good enough, and it's a comfort food. Cutting down on grocery costs can be really hard, but if you don't mind stocking up on cheap frozen dinners (like the pot pies), cans of fruits and veggies (they're usually inexpensive), and off-brand products (forget Oreos, go back to Hydrox!), then you can make do with less money. I'm not in your position, but even I'm trying to cut down on grocery costs just because this inflation is artificially induced and it is getting ridiculous. These big corporations do not need to be stealing that much money away from us. Anyway, I wish you luck in finding a new job. It must feel awful to have lost your previous one, but this presents a good opportunity for you to hopefully find something that pays better and treats you more fairly. We could ALL do with better. And if it takes you a while to find a new job, don't be afraid to hit up your local church or soup kitchen. Good luck :)
I worked at Whole Foods in 2020 because I needed a new job during covid. I still remember the ridiculous amounts people paid for basic food. Wealthy people seem to think having vast amounts of disposable income is something to be proud of aka "fuck you money".
@@heyheytaytay whole foods is or was also, cheaper then stop and shop for a few products. yougurt was cheaper at whole foods, last I checked. … and that’s not even the same thing. nobody goes to whole foods, to be seen at whole foods. you go to whole foods when you want to buy your groceries locally… but you’re too busy and can’t be bothered to look for a (probably) pop-up farmers market.
If you think you’re so much better than higher earners, then why don’t you show that you’re smarter and play the same game to show that you can win? I think it’s because you’re not able to make enough though.
It isn't even that unattainable. They actually accept EBT ( food stamps) so ALL kinds of different people from various financial backgrounds shop there. I live near one and it's all social media hype via paid influencers.
I also heard about this store and wanted to see for myself. So glad I was able to visit this store before seeing this video. Yes their brand items are higher priced but they also have other food brands that are about the same as other store chains. There were plenty of items that the middle class citizen could afford but I was very curious about those smoothies. The only reason I didn’t get one was because there was a 15 minute wait.
I just knew there would be a bunch of dumb hicks like yourself and others, who’d shit on this place became they think their “country” but the reality is that they probably live less than an hour drive from some Midwestern city. I don’t go there, but I make more than enough to go there, and I just love that y’all can’t afford it so you take offense to it. You’re clearly not the demographic so who gives a fuck what your poor ass thinks? It’s even funnier if you hate this business because you’re a republican, I thought y’all supported capitalism and the free market?
Ego & Status- It’s all about social hierarchy. “I can afford the best, I’m successful.” That’s why they show off the brand name. The envy of others is fuel to their fire ⛽️🔥
People whining act like somehow this place is comitting a crime by supplying a legal product to people that are willing to buy it. Many of the people here are the same that go and buy an iPhone, get Starbucks, drive 35 thousand dollars cars and wear nothing but mall clothes.
This chain reminds me of the old-fashioned "Health food" store my mother favored. Very expensive, but there was rare a large assortment of rare honey, like (pale green) lime blossom, and types of grains not found elsewhere in the area.
In 1975 Cadillac came out with their first smaller car, the Seville. It was the most expensive car in the line, more than the Eldorado convertible or Fleetwood Brougham let alone the mass-market DeVilles. They very carefully priced it at the top of the line because they feared the perception it would be seen as a "junior" Caddy. Pricing for position is nothing new.
Refusing to pay too much is nothing new either. I retired 17 years before full retirement age, and it was NOT by accident. It was primarily due to frugality.
Yes. If you get fresh food or the occasional healthy canned low salt food, etc. you can get LOTS of food for a reasonable price. The main challenge there is protein. And even there, things like eggs, chicken, some nuts and cheese, etc. can be had reasonably IF you consume that in moderation. Oh, and that sort of thing is a HELL of a lot healthier and cheaper than eating out, especially at fast food places.
At least at a genuine Korean grocery, you could get lots of things different than, say, Kroger's stuff. And you can get lots of reasonable prices on things (not always, but lots).
I fully support Erewhon's business plan- if you're stupid enough waste soo much money on goods that are no where near worth those prices, you deserve to be ripped off. Well done!
The hand soap in my bathroom pump is also crafted essential oils: Palmolive Pure & Clear Unscented + Clary Sage and Geranium Essential Oils. People love the hand soap and ask where I get it, I love their faces when I tell the its floofed up dish soap.
There's LOTS of cheap soap with fancy names and labels which just has a little perfume in it, etc. Just comparison shop and don't go to insane places to shop.
Another one on my list of "would only shop there if I had to" like Whole Foods, Mollie Stone and Rainbow Grocery. I'm all for eating or trying to eat healthier, but not when I'm told by a merchant only if I spend $$$!
When he says that the high prices are due to ingredients, he isn't lying. Also.... I did notice that a good amount of the products, you just can't find anywhere else/very few places. So, there's a clear premium for that exclusivity. There's nothing wrong with the business model. If you can only do one item, for the experience, so be it. Nobody is asking you to buy caviar there (although, likely, it's a brand that you can only find there/few other places). That's the luxury life.
I’m from the Bay Area and I went to Southern California. It’s totally worth it. I had the Hailey Bieber smoothie and the buffalo cauliflower and it was so good.
Craziest experience I had at Erewhon was seeing a mob outside for this metal detox smoothie at the Culver City location. People FLEW across the country for this. I just wanted to meet up with a friend for his birthday lol.
So glad the rich can waste money on crap like this when so many others in America are starving and in need of support that they could have gotten for the cost of their hand soap. Thanks for the video! I'm depressed now.
i have lived around philadelphia all my life and been to almost every grocery store chain. wegmens is slightly more expensive than even whole foods and i think i saw erewhon products in their store and even bought some of their products
Applause to the owner/inventor of this franchise. Using arrogance and stupidity of rich people is a great way to earn money.
And launder it.
Don't forget the people who want to look rich, and the tourists/lookie-loos. Damn people are such sheep.
@@nohandlehere55agreed
The rich shop there so they can avoid having to interact with the riff raff.
I bet 80% of those shopping there are in-debt riff-raff in nice clothing! Most of people who are considered rich look like normal folks driving paid-off older Hondas and don't give a flip about what other people think...well, at least in places other than NYC/Miami/LA where style trumps substance.
I enjoy that EREWHON is an anagram for "NOWHERE". As in, I ain't goin' nowhere near any place that expensive.
They don't want your rift raft either to be there. The one thing these people have is superior non chemical food.
I’m glad to find this comment! I’ve never heard of this place, but saw that immediately.
Erewhon is the title of a satirical novel by S Butler published in 1870s. Try reading it it's pertinent to this tale😢
That was the idea of the original owner, it’s on purpose. I used to work there.
no it's not. backwards it is "Nohwere". I don't know why everyone says this without checking.
"A Fool and his Money are soon parted". the Erewhon Executive Motto
Edgy
No thanks. Me and the quarter in my car door will stick with Aldi 😊
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Hell YESSSS!!!❤
Same sis. best value > perceived (bullshit) value
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I think it's hilarious that people shop there as a status symbol. Meanwhile, I'm over here buying a haul of amazing organic tomatoes from my local farmer's market for $5. Influencers are such suckers!
I guarantee the tomatoes from your local farmers market is not organic
@@JohnSmith-qg3jb I guarantee that you are an idiot who doesn't know what a farmer's market is 🤣
@@JohnSmith-qg3jb Organic is a scam.
Lmao it’s not the influencers who are the suckers, it’s the people who feel the need to be seen as wealthy who are. The influencers are the puppets, but it’s a win for them so I get why they do it.
@@JohnSmith-qg3jb dumbest comment ive ever seen lmfao, tomatoes arent Organic ? did you forget to bring your brain before typing ?
I bet there are more middle class customers buying from Erewhon just like how its the middle to lower class people who buys the most "luxury" brands. You don't sell luxury to the rich, you sell it to those who can't afford it, they are the ones who dreams of luxury the most.
Yep. In many cases it's just the same things with higher price tags, so it's mainly for suckers or those who buy into consumerism over self-esteem.
facts!
Not in this case. Food is not reusable. If someone is doing their shopping there, it's because price is inconsequential
@@B_BodziakI live near an Erewhon and I would say 90% of the people going there are buying no more than 1 or 2 things, usually a smoothie or a prepared food. There are definitely some wealthy people that do a good amount of their shopping there, but there are other upscale grocery stores that LA rich people are more likely to frequent, like Gelson’s
@@sm3560facts lol you have to be from LA to know this
Man, a grocery store for celebrities? I already hate it.
You ever wanted to call your bank and ask for a loan to buy groceries? You ever wanted to sell a kidney overseas to get money to buy a smoothie? You ever wanted to master alchemy so that you can make gold so that you can buy some rotisserie chicken?
Then Erewhon is for you!
Hell, that’ll be all of us soon. Well, unless wisdom takes over at the voting booths…
The liberals and the 1% ers are douche bags.
Yeah. That’s right I put those both in one sentence.
And, they are both the same trying to kill America and saying don’t vote for Trump.
But, this video singlehandedly proves my point.
Prices are shocking
@@davedice4688I wish you were right. . .
really
This just makes me sad about how many people willifully waste money on overpriced goods, just because an influencer told them too.
I used to feel that way, but I don't anymore. A fool and their money ...
These day's peoples minds went so over the edge or just lost it. Can hear the WE'RE DOOMED on this and highly doubt any Bob's Burgers and The Great North characters could last here either though maybe their real life counterparts on that did though I can be wrong.
They're not really overpriced, at least not all products.
Notice how they don't sell you exactly the same products as normal stores do.
They just pick the most expensive variants to sell.
For example, while a normal store will sell you a normal potato, Erewhon will sell you Bonnottes de Noirmoutier.
[Just a made up example, don't know what kind of potatoes they're selling]
If you're a professional chef then this difference often matters a lot, depending on the dish and who you're cooking for.
I do agree that most people do not need to, and probably shouldn't, regularly buy from them though.
worse thing about Erewhon is that attitude, and charging well over twice as much for the exact same product from the same factory as anywhere else.
Just a bunch of full retards
i went to erewhon once just to see what the fuss was about and i’ve never felt poorer in my life
Good 😂
Rich people do whatever they can to stay as separate as possible from us normies. Makes them feel superior.
Can you blame them? Do you know the amount of rich people who get their house broken into and robbed by normies. Especially in Cali. It’s not about superior it’s about their safety.
@@queenofnyc5584 two things can be true at once
@@queenofnyc5584 Lol you straight up pulled this lie out of your ass. They spend a lot of money on security systems/personnel for this reason and it works.
Depends on the celebrity. George RR Martin still eats at the same little Mexican restaurant he always ate at. Bon Jovi is known to hang out at dive bars in Jersey and a friend of mine saw him playing an acoustic guitar in a little public park.
Erewhon accepts food stamps!
If this isn't a sign the rich need to pay higher taxes I don't know what is
Why, the quality of the food isn't better. Feels you'd have a better time just hiring a gardener to grow food in your own garden at that point
Hire?? I’ll do it myself 😂
Yes lol
The people who shop here don’t actually eat, they just use the food to stage their kitchens which they don’t actually use, to make themselves appear human.
all food is bad
you've missed the whole point
Imagine being hungover af and having to go to work in this place, regular supermarkets are bad enough.
Wonder if the cashiers are as medicated as I/ my mates used to be when we worked retail lmao
Yup, I was stoned out of my mind the entire time when I worked at a grocery store hell that was 25 years ago 😅
i would too!
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I still wouldn't set foot in an Erewhon.
Same!!
Me neither.
Same.
I have shopped there, not for myself. It absolutely geared to out of touch wealthy people that have never been in a regular grocery store / market.
Let's call it the dumb blond of grocery stores.
It is ridiculous. If you live near one, it is fun way to kill a little time.
The premise is good, gotta give them credit, sorry I didn't think of it myself.
And I made the same mistake when Starbucks was looking for franchise owners. I was dubious that people will pay $5 for a cup of coffee. Wrong again. That won't happen again. California is full of rich people that think the more expensive, the better or healthier their products are . . .
@@naomiemoore5725 Yes, a lot of the people shopping there are buying for their bosses. House staff. They don't have a clue about the costs of any grocery items. It's priced so high that 95% of those who get their food from there truly can afford it.
If I ever start a business in the LA area.. I'm just going to charge a 500% premium on everything. All these Hollywood idiots will be like "OH SHIT.. this must be amazing stuff!!" and rush in like sheep and I'll make a fortune!!
You'll never leave your trailer park. So keep on fantasizing.
@@talkingthetalk3640 lol ummmm… ok?
@@Canadian_Guy_82 keep talking out of your rear end.
@@Canadian_Guy_82 keep talking out of your rear end!
Gweneth Paltrow must be foaming on that😂😂
hand soap at whole foods is also “crafted” with essential oils.
this store is bs.
Most of the average hand soaps sold these are "infused with" oils, aloe, and moisterizers.
That's how they put fragrance in soap, same with candles.
"Little Old Lady From Pasadena" was performed by Jan and Dean, not the Beach Boys.
Gotta love the amount of "research" that goes into some of these videos. It takes, what....five seconds to Google the song and the artist?
"The song was performed live by The Beach Boys at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium on August 1, 1964"
@@nootnootah
They also performed "The Monster Mash" that day.
Would you say they were "always singing" about that too?
Now I know why so many rich celebrities end up broke.
Good point. Add furniture, cars, clothes, houses, travel, etc, all at a STUPID scale.
If they'd just be sensible, they could enjoy SOME luxury and be financially FINE. But no, self control is too hard for them.
0:05 As someone who worked in Super Saver's Produce department for three years during college (Doane University), I will say that is an exceptionally well-organized and well-presented produce section!
Fine. So is that worth an extra 10 percent or so? It might be to lots of people. But an extra, say, FIVE HUNDRED percent? Hell no.
This is basically the Supreme brand turned into a grocery store.
I grew up around the corner from Erewhon and Supreme (LA)
As a mere commoner, I have to say I don't get places like this. Seems to be meant for people with more money than brains, lol.
It’s for richer people to feel safer mentally because poor or ghetto people cant shop their
Absolutely. I'm almost 48 years old, and the crap I've eaten would send these people into a coma😂😂😂 remember: gen X drank from garden hoses😂
or more money then in other wallet
you would be surprised how many think that price equates to quality when it rarely does.
Because it is.
Imagine the wasted produce and expired products. They probably toss it all in silk garbage bags, thrown into dumpsters made of gold that have a security system with a retina display.
I've visited a fancier store in Mexico, the name is City Market, you can find there Kobe chops, 5000 usd wine bottles, expensive cheeses and their European bakery is wonderful.
I shopped at the LA Erewhon in the 70’s when it was one of the few health food stores around. Prices were normal then. Good times!
$25 for a jug of water? reverse osmosis is the best humans can achieve when it comes to to filtering water, anything better hasn’t been invented yet.
I paid $10 for a smoothie at Whole Foods years ago. I'm still not over it. 😅
As a Black man who lives in Maryland with Social Service money, I can sum up the question of "Would I shop at Erewhon?" to a simple answer: N O P E
Wonder if they accept food stamps?
Yes, they do! That's the one fact I looked up after I watched.
I don't like crap written on my clothes unless it's something I want written there. If some brand wants to write on my clothes, I want them to PAY ME to wear them, or at a minimum, make them FREE.
If I had that amount of disposable income I still wouldn't shop there, or at Whole Foods either. It's all gimmick and hype, a place to see and be seen.
Seriously. I would still grocery shop at Walmart and use said income for other things.
I would rather die than be seen shopping at that place.
Wholefoods isn't more expensive than a regular grocery store. They have a higher price ceiling, but tons of items are normally priced. An example would be you'll have a can of beans for standard price and next to it you'll have a fancier can of beans for more. There's things at Wholefoods I'll go buy because it's cheaper there than other stores.
Whole Foods has great deals
I just knew there would be a bunch of dumb hicks like yourself and others, who’d shit on this place became they think their “country” but the reality is that they probably live less than an hour drive from some Midwestern city.
I don’t go there, but I make more than enough to go there, and I just love that y’all can’t afford it so you take offense to it.
You’re clearly not the demographic so who gives a fuck what your poor ass thinks?
It’s even funnier if you hate this business because you’re a republican, I thought y’all supported capitalism and the free market?
A sushi sandwich sounds horrific
Yeah. I like sushi but rice on bread seems absolutely ridiculous.
I hate everything about this place and most likely anyone who shops there.
Most of the people shopping there (not just browsing) are buying for their boss's home.
Went to Erewhon to check it out last year. While some of the prices were a bit crazy, I couldn’t argue about the quality. Sure, $8 for a half loaf of bread about 4 inch square seems expensive, until you toast it up and it’s about the most amazing bread you’ve had.
I bought a small grocery bag of goodies and it came up to almost $100. My tween daughter was unapologetic in loudly asking “why so much” right at the cashier. That made the trip by itself.
I tried their prepared meal and soup out of curiosity, "NOTHING SPECIAL" You do not have the option to get your own meal, it has to be weighed to determine the price before handling it for you. Never will I come back to that store again!
I feel like every place in alaska is priced like this as well😢
At least there it's because of scarcity.
I've heard the same thing about Australia.
At least in Alaska (though you exaggerate), there's a REASON. To have to FLY everything up there a long way from normal distribution channels through almost the whole year (snow season) is EXPENSIVE. And you need things like fresh plant food through the winter to remain healthy.
If you don't like high expenses, you should NOT live in expensive places like Alaska and MANY US cities.
@@ingridfong-daley5899 i’m from singapore & found the groceries in australia much cheaper than my country 😂
@@share_accidental no kidding?
wow...
"A fool and his money are soon parted.", Ben Franklin circa 1780
Who in their right mind would shop there?
The only possible reason to do that is to show off wealth and apparent stupidity in money management.
Pretty much all the rich suckers and I agree with the narrator this store makes whole foods look like the Dollar tree😂
@@ladynikkie That's right on that since no one normal would be there and if that Falling Down character D-FENS hit this he'd really lose his mind here.
Sadly, in the US there's PLENTY of that. Big houses, fancy cars, fancy clothes, and on and on and on.
@@rogergeyer9851 Nowadays that's more and more the FACTS!!
I just knew there would be a bunch of dumb hicks like yourself and others, who’d shit on this place became they think their “country” but the reality is that they probably live less than an hour drive from some Midwestern city.
I don’t go there, but I make more than enough to go there, and I just love that y’all can’t afford it so you take offense to it.
You’re clearly not the demographic so who gives a fuck what your poor ass thinks?
It’s even funnier if you hate this business because you’re a republican, I thought y’all supported capitalism and the free market?
I would like to see a series on the most expensive grocery stores from other countries and then a summary video comparing and declaring the world’s best!
They used to sell themselves as all organic vs Whole Foods but they are not all organic and in some cases they sell the exact same product as Whole Foods for twice as much!
I think this is the greatest example that all you need is really good marketing and people will buy whatever overpriced junk you have
Some people. Deal with reality more than spin.
HUSBAND: Where are you gonna buy some groceries?
WIFE: At nowhere
I had never heard of this store. The people who go here should be ashamed.
It's no worse than spending a grand each month on a car lease or whatever other nonsense my fellow L.A.ians waste their money on.
Walmart is starting to get expensive too. $88 for just 3 bags of groceries. 😮 It's giving Target a run for its money.
And what is IN those bags of groceries? Seriously, what a moronic comment - I could buy 3 bags worth $5 of worth $1000 DEPENDING ON WHAT'S IN THEM. Ugh.
No kidding!!! I stg in the last year everything that used to be $1 is now $3. I usually can’t get out of there without spending $100, but now that I’ve lost my job, all I can do is go to the dollar store until I find work…
More so a run for YOUR money
@@Megadextrious I don't know if this will help much, but the Banquet brand sells $1 pot pies, and they're pretty filling for a lunch or dinner. They aren't the greatest food in the world, but it's well balanced and tastes good enough, and it's a comfort food.
Cutting down on grocery costs can be really hard, but if you don't mind stocking up on cheap frozen dinners (like the pot pies), cans of fruits and veggies (they're usually inexpensive), and off-brand products (forget Oreos, go back to Hydrox!), then you can make do with less money. I'm not in your position, but even I'm trying to cut down on grocery costs just because this inflation is artificially induced and it is getting ridiculous. These big corporations do not need to be stealing that much money away from us.
Anyway, I wish you luck in finding a new job. It must feel awful to have lost your previous one, but this presents a good opportunity for you to hopefully find something that pays better and treats you more fairly. We could ALL do with better. And if it takes you a while to find a new job, don't be afraid to hit up your local church or soup kitchen. Good luck :)
That's adorable.
I've only been in a Whole Foods once, I felt like I was amongst the rich. Can't imagine stepping in this place.
I worked at Whole Foods in 2020 because I needed a new job during covid. I still remember the ridiculous amounts people paid for basic food. Wealthy people seem to think having vast amounts of disposable income is something to be proud of aka "fuck you money".
These two decided to cater to the few MT-headed nitwits out there that have "fuck everybody" money. LOL
@@heyheytaytay whole foods is or was also, cheaper then stop and shop for a few products. yougurt was cheaper at whole foods, last I checked.
… and that’s not even the same thing. nobody goes to whole foods, to be seen at whole foods.
you go to whole foods when you want to buy your groceries locally… but you’re too busy and can’t be bothered to look for a (probably) pop-up farmers market.
If you think you’re so much better than higher earners, then why don’t you show that you’re smarter and play the same game to show that you can win?
I think it’s because you’re not able to make enough though.
@@claireconover isn't Stop and Shop a convenience store?
It isn't even that unattainable. They actually accept EBT ( food stamps) so ALL kinds of different people from various financial backgrounds shop there. I live near one and it's all social media hype via paid influencers.
I also heard about this store and wanted to see for myself. So glad I was able to visit this store before seeing this video. Yes their brand items are higher priced but they also have other food brands that are about the same as other store chains. There were plenty of items that the middle class citizen could afford but I was very curious about those smoothies. The only reason I didn’t get one was because there was a 15 minute wait.
Befoe the video even started, I KNEW they'd be located in California.
It started in Boston, according to the wiki. ;)
Not everyone wants to live in the sticks like you do.😂
I just knew there would be a bunch of dumb hicks like yourself and others, who’d shit on this place became they think their “country” but the reality is that they probably live less than an hour drive from some Midwestern city.
I don’t go there, but I make more than enough to go there, and I just love that y’all can’t afford it so you take offense to it.
You’re clearly not the demographic so who gives a fuck what your poor ass thinks?
It’s even funnier if you hate this business because you’re a republican, I thought y’all supported capitalism and the free market?
Ego & Status- It’s all about social hierarchy.
“I can afford the best, I’m successful.”
That’s why they show off the brand name.
The envy of others is fuel to their fire ⛽️🔥
People whining act like somehow this place is comitting a crime by supplying a legal product to people that are willing to buy it.
Many of the people here are the same that go and buy an iPhone, get Starbucks, drive 35 thousand dollars cars and wear nothing but mall clothes.
This chain reminds me of the old-fashioned "Health food" store my mother favored. Very expensive, but there was rare a large assortment of rare honey, like (pale green) lime blossom, and types of grains not found elsewhere in the area.
“ Little Old Lady from Pasadena” isn’t by The Beach Boys…it’s by Jan and Dean
Just borrowed the book from my library, might be interesting.
Would probably be a million bucks at the store.😂
I think it's reasonable to assume any books in an Erewhon shopper's home were procured as decor by their interior/set designer.
as long as this grocery store exist, and ppl are able to shop there.., I’m good
In 1975 Cadillac came out with their first smaller car, the Seville. It was the most expensive car in the line, more than the Eldorado convertible or Fleetwood Brougham let alone the mass-market DeVilles. They very carefully priced it at the top of the line because they feared the perception it would be seen as a "junior" Caddy. Pricing for position is nothing new.
Refusing to pay too much is nothing new either. I retired 17 years before full retirement age, and it was NOT by accident. It was primarily due to frugality.
A fool and his money are soon parted... a sucker is born every minute. Profiteering
A $20 smoothie? I spent about $8 on food for the ENTIRE day. I'll pass.
Yes. If you get fresh food or the occasional healthy canned low salt food, etc. you can get LOTS of food for a reasonable price. The main challenge there is protein. And even there, things like eggs, chicken, some nuts and cheese, etc. can be had reasonably IF you consume that in moderation.
Oh, and that sort of thing is a HELL of a lot healthier and cheaper than eating out, especially at fast food places.
Jesus Christ you’re broke, goddamn just earn 6 figures, it’s really not that difficult
I drive past the Studio City location and can confirm it is always packed. I think they charge for parking too.
Keeps the riff-raff out!
I worked near the Los Angeles location in the early 90s. Didn't know any of the stuff that happened more recently!
I have shopped at Erewhon a few times. It has some really nice things, but the prices keep me away.
Why does this store even exist? $100 will make you less than 5 meals at these rates.
Supply and demand, bud. These stores exist and stay in business due to the idiots, with cash, who patronize them.
@@Limewire1984 just because you're poor doesn't mean you have to act jealous.😂
@@talkingthetalk3640 This has nothing to do with worth. I standby my statement. Stupid is as stupid does. Are you one, as well?
@@talkingthetalk3640”jealous” of a complete lack of common sense? I don’t think so.
First time I heard about this store I thought it was another korean grocery store like H-mart
At least at a genuine Korean grocery, you could get lots of things different than, say, Kroger's stuff. And you can get lots of reasonable prices on things (not always, but lots).
Love Erewhon ❤ I’m there once a week. The smoothies are great
TBF, I know a few people who work there and they apparently treat their employees very well
When you have too much disposable income.
They take food stamps.
They might as well remove the prices 😂
I fully support Erewhon's business plan- if you're stupid enough waste soo much money on goods that are no where near worth those prices, you deserve to be ripped off. Well done!
Be thankful this chain only exists in Los Angeles County. At least for now.
My favorite narrator! Coupled with witty writing, you would be hard pressed not to find these videos entertaining, and engaging. Bravo WH peeps 👏
The shorthand to point out the affluent parts of town for visitors to L.A., is to spot the location of each Erewon store on your map.
Oh I'd definitely pop by. That green apple jasmine soda sounded divine
I'm sure it's been said, but can we talk about how 'Erewhon' is an anagram for 'nowhere?' Guess the rich gonna rich
I find this flippin hilarious! 😂😂😂
I could be a billionaire and still not have the audacity to go shopping there. Downright ridiculous place for pretentious people to be pretentious at.
It's a hippie store. I used to go to one in grassvalley ca. You'll feel good about shopping healthy but expensive indeed.
I grew up going to Erewhon in Los Angeles. You literally chose one or two items you really want and that’s it 😂
The hand soap in my bathroom pump is also crafted essential oils: Palmolive Pure & Clear Unscented + Clary Sage and Geranium Essential Oils. People love the hand soap and ask where I get it, I love their faces when I tell the its floofed up dish soap.
Brilliant
There's LOTS of cheap soap with fancy names and labels which just has a little perfume in it, etc. Just comparison shop and don't go to insane places to shop.
Another one on my list of "would only shop there if I had to" like Whole Foods, Mollie Stone and Rainbow Grocery. I'm all for eating or trying to eat healthier, but not when I'm told by a merchant only if I spend $$$!
When he says that the high prices are due to ingredients, he isn't lying. Also.... I did notice that a good amount of the products, you just can't find anywhere else/very few places. So, there's a clear premium for that exclusivity.
There's nothing wrong with the business model. If you can only do one item, for the experience, so be it.
Nobody is asking you to buy caviar there (although, likely, it's a brand that you can only find there/few other places).
That's the luxury life.
The band that sang little old lady from Pasadena was called Jan and Dean. It was not the beach boys. Anyhow.
I’d love a video on Waitrose, I really don’t get what makes it stand out beside being expensive and slightly more organic focused
Costco was selling that maple syrup for like 16.99
Reminds me of this experiment where a guy made a fake five star restaurant and serves people instant ramen and fools bought into the hype...
My favorite supermarket chain is Vallarta. Their tamale 🫔 bar is wonderful.
“If you like to eat…” No, I need to eat, and the prices of groceries is a real problem and it’s not okay. 😡
In the real world, 2.5% inflation is LOW. But I know, you have MAGA memes to sell.
I’m from the Bay Area and I went to Southern California. It’s totally worth it. I had the Hailey Bieber smoothie and the buffalo cauliflower and it was so good.
Craziest experience I had at Erewhon was seeing a mob outside for this metal detox smoothie at the Culver City location. People FLEW across the country for this. I just wanted to meet up with a friend for his birthday lol.
Thank you safeway for the many years of inexpensive food items.
There was an Erehwon health food store in Cambridge, MA, in the ‘70s.
Most informative thing I learned are all the ways to say “dollars”.
Thanks for this! 🥑
One day we'll be shopping for those shoppers, y'know what I mean?
Its not a proud move to sell ordinary items as such ridiculous prices.
Yeah, I'm sticking with ACME, ShopRite and Aldi
So glad the rich can waste money on crap like this when so many others in America are starving and in need of support that they could have gotten for the cost of their hand soap. Thanks for the video! I'm depressed now.
I shop at Whole Foods and my parents think it’s way too expensive but there is no way I would ever shop at erewhon
i have lived around philadelphia all my life and been to almost every grocery store chain. wegmens is slightly more expensive than even whole foods and i think i saw erewhon products in their store and even bought some of their products
And you can get the sodas on an installment plan too!
$26 for a jug of water should be illegal