"The biggest offender appears to be a 10-pound box of wild caught red king crab leg and claws, which is selling for $330, easily ranking on the list of Costco's most expensive foods. "In this economy? Be for real," said one commenter on the Instagram post, and another echoed, "Lolololol is Costco kidding with those prices." Aside from the 10-pound box, smaller packages are also available, costing significantly less - but at $35 per pound, you'll still be shelling out around $70 for a two-pound pack of crab legs."
"Some commenters opined that the prices are still a good deal given the fact that seafood continues to be more expensive, and taking into consideration the seafood for sale was wild caught. But even for those who can afford the price tag, the purchase might not be fully worth it. "I got those last weekend. They were not very good. Been a fan of their crab legs in the past, so was surprised at the small amount of meat and the flavor," reported one customer."
Costco is selling wild-caught red king crab and lobster at notably high prices, including a 10-pound red king crab box priced at $330. Smaller crab-leg packages run about $35 per pound, making a two-pound pack roughly $70, while lobster tails sell for about $27 per pound. Prices vary by location. Some shoppers view the pricing as reasonable given higher seafood costs and wild-caught sourcing. Other shoppers criticize the taste and small meat yield. The price for the same 10-pound box rose from $250 in December 2020 to $380 the following year, reflecting marked increases.
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