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A basket price is not a pound price
A quick way to compare fruit without pretending that unlike packages are identical.
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Put the same unit underneath
Before comparing two fruit prices, compare their units. A pound measures weight; a pint or quarter peck measures volume.
A basket may be neither a standard weight nor a clearly stated volume. Ask what the container holds and whether its weight is included.
For a hypothetical example, a four-pound bag costing $10 works out to $2.50 per pound. A $6 basket cannot be ranked against it until its net fruit weight is known.
If that basket contains two pounds, its price is $3 per pound. These are arithmetic examples, not local offers.
Keep the date with the price
VDACS's August 31, 2026 farmers-market report lists Danville organic peaches at $8 per quarter peck. That does not establish a price per pound, today's stock, or a particular grower's offer.
Its prices are submitted monthly and can change.
Finally, buy the quantity you expect to use. If a larger purchase saves $2 but leaves $4 worth unused, the package discount did not improve your household result.
Compare fruit of a suitable condition, ask when it should be used, and include a special trip's cost when deciding whether a bargain is worthwhile. The useful question is the cost of fruit you will actually enjoy.
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Report dated August 31, 2026, with a September 4 Bath-market update; checked September 20. Supports only the dated Danville price and report limitations. Worked examples and decision framework are original analysis.
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