Examples of surprising prices

Floss

JIL said:

I find teabags do go off if not wrapped up properly. Decant to an airtight container and they last much longer. I wonder if this is why tea used to be stored in tins?

When first brought to the UK it was very expensive, hence the locked tea caddy.

Eldi_Dos

Was in Morries today and sirloin steak on offer at £15.75 a kilo, was amazed that a reasonable sized steak was cheaper than a packet of marrow bones.When fashions change the price can tip.
Used to be butcher would give them free if doing weekly shop.