I BOUGHT WHOLE AND PRE-CUT WATERMELON, AND THE PRICE DIFFERENCE IS RIDICULOUS

watermelon.

And when you’re tired, hungry, or just want a snack without turning your kitchen into a project, that convenience is genuinely appealing.

I understand why people buy it.

But then you look at the price.

And suddenly the convenience starts looking expensive.

LET’S LOOK AT THE MATH

The pre-cut watermelon was $10.99 for one pound.

The whole watermelon was $6.99 for around eight pounds.

That means the whole watermelon cost about 87 cents per pound based on its total weight.

The pre-cut version cost $10.99 per