Eggonomics

Both of these egg prices are from Arlington, Virginia and both were seen during the same same week as I made my normal rounds in the County.

A dozen eggs at Traders Joe's cost 99 cents.

Trader Joe's has free and easy parking, an excellent selection of organic and non-organic foods, terrific prices, and very helpful people.



A dozen eggs at the Saturday outdoor farmer's market at Arlington Courthouse cost $5.00.

Parking here is a small hassle, and costs 75 cents for less than a hour's time. The selection of food is somewhat limited (as it is at all farmers markets), and there are a lot of cash transactions rather than one credit card or check transaction.

These eggs were not organic, though they were "pasture-raised" on a farm where I have hunted my dogs in the past.
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