Popular clothing brand comes under fire for R199 enamel mug
Okay, but surely it can't be that expensive...
Once a staple in households across South Africa, it seems the enamel mug is now a trendy must-have!
South Africans all over Twitter have called out a popular clothing brand for selling a single enamel mug for R199.
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The outrage comes as other retailers charged substantially less for a similar mug, as the enamel mug is a staple in many households across South Africa.
According to their website, the retail giant sells the mug, which comes in pink, blue, and green, along with a matching bowl and plate for an additional R399.
A similar mug can be bought for just R9.99 at other retailers in South Africa.
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In a truly South African way, Twitter users had some hilarious responses to this outrageous price.
I have an entire set that I was gifted from Ekhaya.. how much profit do you think I can make.. they just a bit dusty. cotton on selling one for R199 😭😂😂🤣🤣❤️🙏🇿🇦 #hatfield #Zulu https://t.co/vkKXMSGqsy pic.twitter.com/edBRlnSZ6q
— Sandra Boyce (@Sandraboyce19) May 23, 2023
@CottonOn I just want ya'll to know you are bejaslik
— KING TIA (@TiaBlack007) May 23, 2023
Campfire mugs ? For R200?
Be shy. https://t.co/JMJVaxcF9c
One or two Twitter users, however, said they wouldn’t mind paying that amount.
Don't come at me but it's kinda cute, i'd pay R199 👀 #priceinflation #cottonon #mug pic.twitter.com/mWbGlXjWlG
— Tasneem Patel (@tasneemxpatel) May 23, 2023
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