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Dear "Rhyfallforelle", are you being paid by Migros, or how can you write such a comment with a clear head (with 1900 community posts, it's easy to suspect...)? In my question, I explicitly referred to the normal price, not the promotional price.
Is it still possible? Even at Edeka's normal price, Migros is more than three times as expensive. And that's for an item from the Swiss company Nestle. And Edeka is the most expensive retailer in Germany. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case, but the rule.
Swiss consumers being ripped off is nothing new, but it's a special offer from Edeka that is only available at such a low price for a short time. It's asparagus season, and a lot of asparagus is being eaten in Germany at the moment, I think more than in Switzerland. A price war with the sauces in DE is clear.
Dear "Rhyfallforelle", are you being paid by Migros, or how can you write such a comment with a clear head (with 1900 community posts, it's easy to suspect...)? In my question, I explicitly referred to the normal price, not the promotional price.
I never understood the price difference either, especially since this product is also produced in Germany .... But the price is also extremely high at Aldi and Lidl,....
Hello Metrostar72, thank you for your question. Prices in Switzerland are indeed excessive in some cases compared with those in neighboring countries. This is why Migros is also committed to reducing all unnecessary price-driving factors and is committed to fair prices and favorable offers for consumers.
There are various reasons for these higher prices. Small-scale structures, the higher cost of living and high wage levels alone mean that prices in Switzerland are generally much higher than abroad, which is particularly evident in the healthcare system, rents, magazines and advertising rates. The different needs of consumers also contribute to the high price level. In Switzerland, for example, the standard of fittings in shopping centers and quality standards are very high.
The inflated prices of branded goods from international manufacturers can often be explained by the distribution structure. Migros is forced to buy such products from its subsidiaries in Switzerland. These companies are aware of the higher purchasing power in Switzerland and therefore set the cost prices higher.
Migros has campaigned for the introduction of the Cassis de Dijon principle and the authorization of parallel imports. These two measures help in the fight against Switzerland as a high-price island. However, implementation is not easy and takes time. What is clear, however, is that Migros will pass on all the savings made to its customers. Best regards, your M-Infoline team
Yes, but not this high price difference? It is not clear to me why Pringles is always offered at 50% in Germany, but hardly ever here...
Dear M-Infoline, thank you for your detailed answer, but I can't comment on it. From the end customer's point of view, one of the biggest price drivers is VAT, which is 7% for food in Germany (vs. 2.5% in Switzerland). On a net basis, the price difference is therefore even higher. Interestingly, the price level in areas with functioning competition is therefore no higher in Switzerland than in the EU. Almost nowhere else do electronics cost as little as in Switzerland - despite the high cost of wages and living costs (you can find an iPhone at a lower price elsewhere than in Switzerland...). Or do the employees at Melectronics or Digitec earn less than in other Migros sales divisions? High wage costs, on the other hand, primarily stand for strong purchasing power. This allows prices (except for pure services) to remain low, as the increase in purchasing power automatically ensures higher sales, which can also finance wage costs. Within the EU, Germany has some of the highest wages and yet some of the lowest prices, which is due to the stronger and better functioning competition than in Switzerland. I don't know whether the "expansion standard" of the local shopping centers is a price driver. Especially in the investment-intensive fresh food counter area, the bar is probably higher in the French retail trade or in the German Globus markets. And if the high prices are driven by local distribution structures, the question may be asked why Migros, with its market power, is not in a position to counteract this. According to this logic, without Migros, Hollandaise sauce would have to be even more expensive, wouldn't it? So please... Edeka just seems to negotiate harder. And another thing: Influencers paid by Migros such as "Rhyfallforelle" should also identify themselves as such and not pretend to be neutral customers in this forum.
I still can't figure out why it costs 099, the Swiss version costs 3.95 The Swiss version comes from Basel The German version comes from ?
Hello Dragonball, thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, we cannot comment further on the pricing policy of our competitors abroad. We strive to sell high-quality products at an attractive price. However, it is always possible that individual items are available at a lower price from competitors (especially abroad). For various reasons, each supplier calculates individual products or sub-ranges (e.g. special offers or promotional items, competence items) with different margins. You can find a more detailed explanation of this above. Best regards, your M-Infoline team
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Dear Migros
I bought this product today at MM Olten-Hammer because there was a special offer on the shelf.
When I got home, I was surprised to see on my receipt that I had been charged the regular price.
What do I have to do to get the difference back?
Dear Claudia
Thank you for your contribution. We are sorry that you were charged the promotional price.
The best thing to do is to contact Migros Olten-Hammer customer service directly with your receipt.
We hope this information helps you and wish you a good start to the week.
Best regards
Your M-Infoline Team
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