Liverpool's Christmas Markets have returned and the prices are causing quite a stir.
The markets, which are pitched up annually at St George's Plateau, offer food and drink, as well as some festive treats. Beer prices seem to be pitched at £6.50 generally with pints of Estrella, Coors, and Strongbow coming in at that price and a 175ml glass of white wine or a hot chocolate with Baileys also £6.50.
The ECHO reported earlier this week how people in Liverpool had been appalled at the seemingly steep prices, and asked readers to have their say.
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Beer prices certainly raised some eyebrows, with many feeling disgusted at the idea of spending £6.50 for a pint of Coors. Anne Marie Neilson said: "Shocking. Ripping people of in these hard times. Yes lovely to walk round but times are hard, especially bringing kids."
Debra Kirwan said: "I wouldn't pay those wine prices, they're having a laugh but doing themselves out of business if others feel the same."
John Luxton added: "I have stayed at several decent hotels this Autumn and the beer has been much cheaper. Selection isn't great either thus I wouldn't buy it even if it was half the price!"
Jamieo21 said: "Haha Christmas Market, all they sell is food and drink, what happened to the proper stalls selling locally made goods. And yes, way too overpriced."
Some were more understanding of the higher prices however, understanding the overheads that stall holders have to pay to pitch up in the city. User "real talk" on the ECHO website said: "I think it’s not too bad, you have to understand the expenses these traders probably have ? Hotels , travel costs etc .. they have to make a living and the obviously need to get paid for what they do, go to Bargain Booze if you want cheap bevvies or stay in if you don’t like it."
Lindsay Shona Robson said: "Go for one. What’s the harm? It’s a once-a-year treat! I love walking round Christmas markets with a cup of mulled wine."
Mark McKay said: "If you're not happy then don't get a drink it's that simple it's completely free to walk around and take in the atmosphere."
Rosanne Hayes said: "I’d ask how much the council are charging them to be there before they even start paying out for anything else. That's before they employ staff to man the stalls, get stock in, fuel to get there, pay their taxes etc etc. Then they have to make some profit as well believe it or not, that’s why they are there.
"Events organisers typically charge a fortune so I’m not saying it’s not expensive but there’s a lot of costs in the background as well."
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