Reported 12 months ago
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Chen Yaoxun's 'Red Earth Yolk Pastry,' dubbed the 'Hermès of Salted Egg Yolk Pastries,' was sold out in less than 5 minutes after opening for pre-order at $980 per box. Scalpers quickly inflated prices online, with some asking up to $3300 per box. The Taipei City Government's Legal Affairs Bureau warns against unofficial sales channels to avoid scams, urging the public not to shop on Facebook. These mooncakes often trigger a buying frenzy, with scalpers raising prices every year. Authorities emphasize the risks of buying from unofficial channels, which lack security guarantees and refund mechanisms.
Source: YAHOO