Comment Comment by TheBiv Taking a look at the value of Larry along his journey (as the author does):Larry's value out of the water: $8.00Value after staying at LobsterWorld: $9.30Value after staying at Tangier (aka lobster spa): $11.60Value after flying FedEx: $14.40Value after passing through wholesaler: $17.40Value on plate: $52.20It looks as though the 'voodoo' (if there is any) of lobster economics is mainly set by the restaurant who marks up the product. parent TheBiv 12 years ago
Larry's value out of the water: $8.00
Value after staying at LobsterWorld: $9.30
Value after staying at Tangier (aka lobster spa): $11.60
Value after flying FedEx: $14.40
Value after passing through wholesaler: $17.40
Value on plate: $52.20
It looks as though the 'voodoo' (if there is any) of lobster economics is mainly set by the restaurant who marks up the product.