So Expensive

  • Premiered: Feb 2018
  • Episodes: 92
  • Followers: 1
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Season 3
3x1
Why Supreme Is So Expensive
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Air date
May 11, 2019
From the eye catching logo, to limited product releases, and artist collaborations, Supreme has transitioned from small skateboarding store in New York to a $1 billion dollar streetwear .. show full overview
3x2
Why Pedigree Dogs Are So Expensive
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May 19, 2019
The price of pedigree dogs is at an all-time high, and demand too. 2017 saw a 7% rise in the number of registered puppies in the UK. We visited Crufts, one of the world's largest dog .. show full overview
3x3
Why Mānuka Honey Is So Expensive
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May 25, 2019
Mānuka honey known for being is earthier, richer, and more viscous than many other honeys. It comes from the nectar of the flower of Leptospermum scoparium — also known as Manuka, which .. show full overview
3x4
Why Pink Himalayan Salt Is So Expensive
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Jun 01, 2019
Pink Himalayan salt is used in speciality foods, spa treatments, and even home design. 100 grams of it can cost $5 to $8, up to 20 times more than generic table salt. So, why is it so expensive?
3x5
Why Birkin Bags Are So Expensive
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Jun 08, 2019
Birkin bags have become the ultimate status symbol, commanding resale prices as high as $500,000 for a single bag. Unless you have been chosen by Hermès, resale is likely the only option .. show full overview
3x6
Why Japanese Melons Are So Expensive
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Jun 15, 2019
From the Yubari King, to the Andes, the Higo Green Melon and many more. Melons are grown up and down Japan and they’re serious business. In May 2019, two melons from Hokkaido sold at .. show full overview
3x7
Why Nike Air Jordans Are So Expensive
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Jun 22, 2019
Air Jordans retail and resell at higher prices than the average basketball sneaker. The high prices come from how the company makes and markets its iconic sneakers. The brand has a rich .. show full overview
3x8
Why Bonsai Are So Expensive
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Jun 29, 2019
Bonsai is an artform that requires years of training, and centuries of dedication. At the 2012 International bonsai Convention a tree was on sale for one hundred million yen, just under .. show full overview
3x9
Why Lobster Is So Expensive
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Jul 06, 2019
Lobster went from prison food to a well-known delicacy. Seafood was left out of rationed foods during WWII, and with the advent of railway transportation, lobster became known as an exotic delicacy.
3x10
Why Oil Paint Is So Expensive
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Jul 13, 2019
Oil paint is simple. At its most basic, it’s just a mixture of oil and pigment. But depending on the color and quality, a liter of this paint could cost you $285 to $1,100.
3x11
Why Puffer Fish Is So Expensive
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Jul 20, 2019
You’ve probably heard of fugu, the deadly puffer fish delicacy served across Japan. The Japanese eat 10,000 tons of the fish each year, but in high season, it could cost you $265 per kilogram. So what makes this dish so expensive?
3x12
Why Wagyu Beef Is So Expensive
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Jul 27, 2019
Wagyu beef is the most prized beef in the world. A single cow can be sold for up to $30,000. Part of the reason why it's so expensive is due to its exclusivity and increasing demand.
3x13
Why Racing Pigeons Are So Expensive
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Air date
Aug 03, 2019
Racing pigeons aren’t the typical bird you’ll find on the city streets. These pedigree birds can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. In March 2019, Armando the racing pigeon sold .. show full overview
3x14 Season finale
Why Printer Ink Is So Expensive
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Air date
Aug 10, 2019
Printer ink can sometimes cost more than the printer itself. We talk with a former editor of the Recycler to find out why printer ink is so expensive.

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