The first auction for the popular "Yubari Melon" for gifts was held, and the highest auction was for 2.7 million yen for 2 balls.
The first auction of "Yubari Melon" was held at Sapporo Central Wholesale Market from 7:00 am on the 24th, and a total of 466 melons were auctioned for the first time in Yubari City on the 23rd.
After taking measures against infection such as avoiding crowding, about 30 middlemen gathered, and when the auction started, the voices of dashing bidders flew around.
As a result of the auction, the highest price was the baby food company in Sapporo, which bid for 2.7 million yen for 2 balls.
According to the wholesale company, the highest price so far was 5 million yen for 2 balls, but last year it turned around due to sluggish consumption of high-priced items due to the influence of the new corona, and the highest price. However, it was only 120,000 yen for 2 balls.
Wholesalers suspect that this may have led to higher prices, as many buyers are looking for a bright topic, even as the infection continues to spread.
"I'm relieved to be able to bid off," said Iori Kage, president of "Hokkaido Products," which bid off at the highest price. Melon will be handed out to families with children by lottery and will be eaten deliciously. " Was there.