Attending a concert or any event always adds to the pocket pinch as they have additional costs at the venue. The cost mostly depends on the organizers and sponsors at the event venue. A recent incident proves that one should be prepared for extremities while attending an event as you might have to buy even water at a huge expense. A techie took to the social media platform, X and accused Zomato of overcharging at an event venue.
The frustrated X user accused Zomato of selling ₹10 water bottles for ₹100 at an event
X user Pallab De took to social media to call out Zomato, charging the company of selling ₹10 water bottles for ₹100. He posted a picture that shows the price he paid for the water bottles. Tagging Zomato and advocate of Telangana High Court, Vijay Gopal, he wrote,
“How is Zomato allowed to sell ₹10 water bottles for ₹100 at concert venues where no one is allowed to bring their own bottles?”
How is @zomato allowed to sell Rs. 10 water bottles for Rs. 100 at concert venues where no one is allowed to bring their own bottles?@VijayGopal_ pic.twitter.com/clQWDcIb7m
— Pallab De (@indyan) December 17, 2024
Zomato quickly responded to the post
His post prompted a response from the company who commented that they weren’t the event organizers, they were only the ticketing partner. The company replied,
“Hi Pallab, we’re sorry for your experience. While we weren’t the event organisers but the ticketing partner, we’ve noted your feedback and will ensure it helps us improve our own events moving forward”
Hi Pallab, we’re sorry for your experience. While we weren’t the event organizers but the ticketing partner, we’ve noted your feedback and will ensure it helps us improve our own events moving forward.
— Zomato Care (@zomatocare) December 17, 2024
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After this, Pallab tagged the event organiser Eva Live, and wrote,
“Tagging Eva Live, who were the event organisers and felt that they can sell Rs. 10 bottles for Rs. 100”
He also shared a picture of a bottle showing an MRP of ₹10.
Tagging @EvaLivein, who were the event organisers and felt that they can sell Rs. 10 bottles for Rs. 100. pic.twitter.com/38y9EEYXyY
— Pallab De (@indyan) December 17, 2024
The post garnered huge attention from the netizens who flooded the comment section
Most people supported the techie with their comments. A user posted,
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“If the MRP is ₹10, sue them.” A third joked, “They will change the MRP definition overnight from Maximum to Minimum Retail Price.”
Another angry individual wrote,
“This is not fancy; this is outright theft, and everyone should raise their voices against these people.”
This is not fancy, this is outright theft and everyone should raise their voices against these people….
— Thakkolamblogs (@TSrikanth9) December 18, 2024
Another wrote,
“When you’re thirsty, your wallet gets drained!”
If mrp is 10
Sue them— Ripudaman (@mrtechsense) December 17, 2024
They forgot to send the bottle with ₹100 MRP.
After SC ruling, not to sell above MRP, these guys get into tie up with Bisleri to print higher MRP!
— CA Akash Singroli (@akash_singroli) December 17, 2024
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Had hai matlab sirf public ko lootna hain
— Paresh Kataria (@pareshkatariaa) December 17, 2024
They will change the MRP definition overnight from Maximum to Minimum Retail Price 😂
— Kshitij Malve 🇮🇳 (@KshitijAMalve) December 17, 2024
when you’re thirsty, your wallet gets drained!
— Jitendar Singh (@jitendarsinghk) December 17, 2024
Deprive people of basic necessities and then charge for them. At least outside water was allowed in the past now this!
— Krishna Mohan (@KiMoJiRa) December 17, 2024
That’s very common here , In concert and any big event. They looted u on their own terms. People take their beer 🍺 on lords ground but can’t take water in Indian ground.
— CricFlick (@mukul8615) December 18, 2024
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What is MRP?
MRP stands for Maximum Retail Price, it includes all taxes and is printed on product packaging. MRP is the highest price at which a product can be sold to consumers in India. Retailers cannot charge more than the MRP, ensuring consumer protection under the law.
What are your thoughts on this post about overpriced water bottles? Have you ever faced such a situation? Let us know in the comments.
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