Pike Place Fish Market
Since we’ll be headed to Seattle in the morning to transport a friend to Virginia Mason, via the ferry, I got to thinking about the last time I was there. Another friend and I nearly choked when we saw the price of seafood offered in the market and as you can see for yourself, those prices are choke-worthy!
But to try and justify the price, I tell myself that this is/was fresh seafood, as fresh as it can get, and the market is a huge tourist attraction that commands huge crowds from all over the world, not only for the product offerings, but for the experience, e.g., the chance to see clerks throw fish at each other!
There’s value in throwing fish, I know, I tried it as a child and I’ll never forget the end result, but then, I was attempting to throw it in the trash without being detected. I did the same with my mom’s attempt at boiled okra but then the whole family did the same.
In the market, tossing fish is photo-worthy; people cheer and clap even if the fish falls to the floor. Then they shell out big bucks to ship it to family and/or friends while fully aware that those people have Costcos nearby!
But then if you should think about tossing fish about in Costco, I must warn you…they have a catch and release policy but you’ll still feel a hook!
